The Eagles are looking for a reset after exiting the playoffs following a stunning 32-9 loss to the Buccaneers in the Wild Card round of the NFC playoffs.
Even with Nick Sirianni’s team clinching a playoff berth for the third straight year, there are question marks centered around the personnel and coaching staff following a historic collapse that saw Philadelphia lose 6 of their final seven games.
It’s never too early to look ahead at the NFL draft, and with so many holes on defense, Howie Roseman has the assets to retool the roster.
Philadelphia has never drafted an off-the-ball linebacker in the first round, and they won’t this spring either, but Howie Roseman will reload in the trenches and could get a familiar name in the second round.
We’re looking ahead and releasing our first Eagles Wire mock draft of the offseason via the PFF simulator, with the Birds restocking in the trenches and the secondary.
RD 1 (22): Laiatu Latu, Edge rusher, UCLA
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 11: Laiatu Latu #15 of the UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl Stadium on November 11, 2023 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
The Eagles rebuilt in the trenches, and Brandon Graham could depart in free agency.
Latu skipped the LA Bowl against Boise State to focus on preparing for the NFL draft.
Latu won the Lombardi Award, given to the nation’s best defensive lineman, and was named the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year.
In 12 games, Latu recorded 21.5 tackles for loss, 13 sacks, and a pair of forced fumbles.
RD2 (50): Calen Bullock, S, USC
Nov 5, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; California Golden Bears wide receiver Jeremiah Hunter (3) battles for a pass against Southern California Trojans defensive back Calen Bullock (7) in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby…
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Publish date : 2024-01-22 11:11:36
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