2016 Eagles Only Mock Draft
The NFL free-agency has officially begun, and the Eagles have already made a splash. With moving picks, I’ve decided to re-do my mock draft, to take a look at who the Eagles may take now. But first, a recount of what the Eagles have done so far.
The Eagles sent Byron Maxwell (and his horrendous contract), Kiko Alonso, and the 13th overall pick to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for the 8th overall pick.
The Eagles signed former Texans OG Brandon Brooks to a 5-year, $40 Million deal.
The Eagles signed former St. Louis Rams FS (may move to SS) Rodney McLeod to a 5-year, $37 Million deal.
The Eagles sent DeMarco Murray to the Titans in exchange for the swapping of 4th round picks.
The Eagles signed former Buffalo Bills CB Leodis McKelvin to a 2-year, $6 million deal.
The Eagles signed former Kansas City Chiefs QB Chase Daniel to a 3-year, $21 Million deal.
The Eagles signed former Buffalo Bills LB Nigel Bradham to a 2-year deal.
The Eagles sign former Buffalo Bills CB Ron Brooks to a 3-year deal.
Round One: A slew of signings fills a lot of holes for the Eagles, so they take Florida CB Vernon Hargreaves, the consensus best overall cornerback (depending on how you see Jalen Ramsey). While the Eagles have signed 2 corners today, and may still re-sign Nolan Carroll, drafting Hargreaves gives the Eagles a young extremely talented secondary core, in Eric Rowe, Vernon Hargreaves, and Rodney McLeod who will all have a teacher in Malcolm Jenkins. It’s a secondary group that opposing QB’s and receivers will learn to fear, and in Jim Schwartz’s scheme, should elevate the defense to a level we haven’t seen in a long time.
Round Two: I still think that the Eagles are trying hard to find a second round pick, but with the move into the top 10, it’s unlikely the Eagles trade back. Because of this, we’ll assume that the Eagles won’t have a second round pick this year.
Round Three: Despite the resigning of Sam Bradford and the signing of Chase Daniel, it’s still obvious that the Eagles are looking to draft a QB for the future. Dak Prescott may be the answer here. At 6’2”and with good size and speed, Prescott is drawing comparisons to a less polished Donovan McNabb. Having two QB’s under contract for the the next couple years will put no pressure on Prescott to preform early, and will give him plenty of development time.
Round Three: A player who I highlighted in one of my earlier mock drafts, OT Kyle Murphy has a lot to like. A good build, lots of durability, and a good football IQ, but the need for true NFL development make Murphy a good draft choice for the Eagles. With two starting tackles in Jason Peters and and Lane Johnson, Murphy can play as a quality backup right tackle if Lane has to shift to the left side, before taking over permanently when Lane moves to left tackle in the next year or two.
Round Four: Jayron Kearse is my favorite prospect in this year’s draft. Good hands, speed, vision, and a hard hitting Kearse could easily become one of the best safeties in the league with proper development. He’s not a perfect prospect, but there is a lot to like, and he’s on a lot of team’s radar. After trading up to the second pick in the 4th round (100th overall), the Eagles are in a great place to grab Kearse and develop him into the weapon he can become.
Round Five: With the Eagles shipping out DeMarco Murray, they’re in the market for a running back, and Aaron Green may be the answer. Quick feet and good balance make Green a tough person to tackle in open space, and while he may not have the explosiveness that McCoy does, he is fast enough to outrun most players. He needs to work on his vision, but in time Green may offer the Eagles the skillset on a number one back, without breaking the bank.
Round Five: The Eagles could use a tall, physical receiver, and Cody Core is definitely that. At 6’3” and 205 pounds, Core was often overlooked because he played with Laquon Treadwell, but he brings all necessary traits to the table. He proved that he can step up when he needs to, but even as a second or third option, he still brings lots of productivity.
Round Six: The Eagles still need to shore up the linebacker position, and Kris Frost is a good option this late. He’ll compete for a roster spot, and provide good competition in camp, which is just about all you can ask for this late in the draft. At 6’2” and 240 pounds, he’s a versatile player who may jut end up being a diamond in the rough.
Round Seven: Eddie Yarborough and Cody Kessler may round out the Eagles final two picks in the 2016 draft. A DE and a QB respectively, look for both these guys to add camp competition or maybe a practice squad spot. They’re going in the 7th round for a reason.
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