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Eagles-only mock draft: Getting some help on defense originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
It’s the first time they’ve had three of the first 53 picks since 1994. And the first time they’ve had seven of the first 172 picks since 2011.
After adding 11 free agents over the past few weeks, GM Howie Roseman will continue to reshape the Eagles’ roster in the draft later this month.
The Eagles have eight picks for the first time since 2021, including one in the first round and two in the second. As of now. That can change. And probably will change.
But for now, here’s a look at our seven-round Eagles-only mock draft:
1-22: Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama
I had the Eagles taking McKinstry in my initial mock draft a month ago, and it still makes sense, so instead of reinventing everything I’m sticking with him at No. 22. Not only do the Eagles have a need for an elite young cornerback, if they stay at No. 22 he could very well be one of the best players available, as well. So you’re filling a need while also sticking with the BPA philosophy, and when those two meet a pick has a very good chance to be successful. The Eagles have some interesting options at corner. Kelee Ringo and Eli Ricks did some good things as rookies, Isaiah Rodgers is coming aboard soon and 33-year-old Darius Slay is still pretty good. But the allure of a top, young corner in that mix might be too much to resist after the Eagles ranked 31st in the NFL in pass defense last year, allowing 35 touchdowns and picking off just nine passes. We all know the Eagles haven’t taken a 1st-round corner since Lito Sheppard in 2002, but McKinstry is a very smart, technically sound and athletic prospect at 6-foot, 200 pounds. He does have things to work on. Like just about every college corner, he needs to improve his work against the run and get less handsy in coverage. But it’s really time for the Eagles to address corner in the first round. They’ve gotten by with older, veteran corners for…
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Publish date : 2024-04-02 11:00:00
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