Eagles 2020 Draft: Predicting the Picks
The NFL draft is going to be extremely exciting for Eagles fans.
There are a multitude of players who have been mocked by national and local analysts who would be productive starters for Doug Pederson and the Eagles.
With the draft less than a month away, let’s look at a realistic mock draft after the Darius Slay trade.
1st Round, Pick 21: Justin Jefferson, WR, LSU
The stigma around Jefferson stating he is only a slot receiver is misleading. Top receivers in this class such as Jerry Jeudy played almost as many slot snaps as Jefferson.
Jefferson has also proved he can play on the outside and is extremely athletic. He would be a chess piece in the Eagles offense and the young vertical player the Eagles need.
2nd Round, Pick 53: Brandon Aiyuk, WR, ASU
Aiyuk on tape is an athletic and sure-handed receiver. He didn’t test well at the combine but shows his explosiveness on tape. He and Jefferson would team up to be the Birds’ young star tandem they and the fans desperately need.
3rd Round, Pick 103: Ashtyn Davis, S, California
Although the Eagles added Will Parks, they still need a young, athletic and rangy safety to build around. Ashtyn Davis is just that. He is blazing fast and a ball hawk as a free safety that would be a star in the Eagles defense.
4th Round, Pick 127: Darrell Taylor, DE, Tennessee
Darrell Taylor is an athletic and flexible edge rusher. He has struggled with injuries but has the potential to be a 10+ sack player opposite of Derek Barnett and Brandon Graham. With the age of the Eagles edge group, it makes sense to target a high upside defensive end.
4th Round, Pick 145: Harrison Hand, CB,Temple
Harrison Hand is the ball tracking corner the Eagles need to develop. He handled the Temple Owls defense to some pretty good pass coverage numbers.
He is not overly fast but is sticky as a corner and would survive with his technique at the next level.
4th Round, Pick 146: Nick Harris, C, Washington
Nick Harris is a Jason Kelce clone. He is undersized and as athletic as an offensive lineman can possibly be. With Kelce throwing around retiring, it makes sense to bring in his heir apparent.
5th Round, Pick 168: Charlie Heck, OT, UNC
Heck is the perfect mauler the Eagles need for their swing tackle. He tested surprisingly well and would likely be another Jeff Stoutland success story.
6th Round, Pick 190: Shaquille Quarterman, LB, Miami
Quarterman would be a good depth piece behind TJ Edwards. He is not very athletic but is a presence in the box. He led the Hurricanes in tackles and if he can develop his pass coverage could be a solid starter for the Eagles.
In totality, the Eagles would walk away from this draft as super bowl contenders.
The moves Howie Roseman has made in free agency makes this team one good wide receiver away from lighting the league on fire again, and they now have two of them in this scenario.
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