Filling some key needs in latest Eagles-only mock draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
The NFL draft is getting closer and the Eagles have three picks in the first two rounds.
Even after their trade with the Steelers to acquire Kenny Pickett, the Eagles have eight picks in the upcoming draft and plenty of options that can help the team this year and in the future.
Here’s my crack at an Eagles-only mock draft:
1-22: Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama
Yeah, I know the history. The Eagles haven’t taken a cornerback in the first round since 2002. But after Howie Roseman paid big money for a free agent running back anything is possible! All jokes aside, this is a good crop of cornerbacks in this draft and the value seems to line up at No. 22 for the Eagles to get a good one to develop for the long haul. Even if James Bradberry played well last season (he didn’t) the Eagles are still way too old at the position with him and Darius Slay and it’s time to get young. Kelee Ringo did some good things as a rookie fourth-round pick and he might be a future starter but there’s no reason to try to add another.
McKinstry (6-0, 199) didn’t perform at the combine after it was discovered that he had a Jones fracture in his foot. But he did compete at the Alabama prod day and answered any questions about his pure speed. He did this before surgery and probably solidified his first-round status:
Of all the cornerbacks in this year’s class, McKinstry might have the highest floor. After all, he’s been a starter for three seasons at Alabama and has been consistently very good against SEC competition all three years. His teammate Terrion Arnold will probably go before him and there’s a ton to like about Arnold; but don’t forget about McKinstry.
2-50: Kingsley Suamataia, OT, BYU
There’s a very good chance the Eagles use their first-round pick on an offensive lineman; that’s their style. But if they wait until Day 2, they could land a really good one in…
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Publish date : 2024-03-26 11:00:00
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