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Top draft expert breaks down Eagles’ top-round combinations originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
As the 2024 NFL Draft nears, the two positions most commonly linked to the Eagles in early rounds have been cornerback and offensive tackle.
But which combination is a better bet? Should the Eagles go corner first and then offensive tackle? Or should they go with the offensive tackle and then the cornerback in the second round?
“That’s a flip. You could go either way on that,” ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. said in a national conference call this week. “I went with the cornerback first and then the offensive lineman.”
From his final two-round mock draft of 2024, here are Kiper’s three picks for the Eagles:
22. Nate Wiggins Jr., CB, Clemson
50. Patrick Paul, OT, Houston
53. Ja’Lynn Polk, WR, Washington
“I think corner and then maybe work the offensive lineman,” Kiper said. “One other offensive lineman, Kingsley Suamataia, he could still be there. I discussed him in the early-, mid-second, he could be there in the late-second. There’s a wide range of opinion on him. He’s super talented, needs some coaching, needs some fine-tuning. He’s a guy you could look at as well. And you want that versatility that can wear various hats, guard, tackle. Maybe Cooper Beebe from Kansas State, who I gave to Baltimore, could be that type of player.”
Here’s a look at the possible combinations of CB-OT based on who was available when the Eagles picked at 22 and at 50 in Kiper’s mock draft:
Round 1 cornerbacks
Round 2 offensive linemen
Nate Wiggins, Clemson
Patrick Paul, Houston
Kool-Aid McKinstry, Albama
Kingsley Suamataia, BYU
T.J. Tampa, Iowa State
Cooper Beebe, Kansas State
“I think the corner is such a key need,” Kiper said. “A guy who has recovery speed is a guy like Wiggins. He’s added some weight since he was at the combine, 173 pounds. He finished his career strong after having some struggles early on.”
But the it’s also pretty intriguing to think about…
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Author : NBC Sports Philadelphia
Publish date : 2024-04-12 13:57:08
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