Top Three Options for the Eagles at No. 21
As the 2020 NFL Draft nears only a few days away, the Eagles and Howie Roseman are finalizing their draft board and finishing discussions on potential scenarios they may encounter.
There are plenty of directions the Eagles could realistically go.
Let’s take a look at the top 5 players the Eagles will have a chance to pick.
1) Justin Jefferson, WR // LSU
Justin Jefferson is the most pro-ready receiver the Eagles will have a shot at. He’s an excellent athlete and durable. Jefferson led college football with 18 touchdowns and over 1,500 yards and his productivity would carry over into the NFL. He has the traits to play in the slot and the potential to succeed on the outside.
Having Wentz as his quarterback would be an excellent pairing because both players execute so well in the end zone. He has also dominated at the highest level of college football and would transition well into a large spotlight. Jefferson’s production and elite skills make him a top-15 player in the draft. He would make an excellent pick for the future of the Eagles.
2) Denzel Mims, WR // Baylor
Denzel Mims might have the highest potential out of the receivers in this class. He has great size at 6’3” and 216lbs and tested well at the NFL combine. However, Mims was not highly productive at Baylor and there are questions as to whether he would transition well to the NFL. Mims had shown he can compete in the NFL at the Senior Bowl where he flashed elite route running which is not something he did at Baylor.
Playing with Carson Wentz and being the athlete that Mims is makes him an enticing receiver selection for the Eagles. Mims has also said the Eagles have shown the most interest in him on 94.1 WIP but also said he had a “scary” experience when visiting Philadelphia, hopefully, he can handle a large city and big expectations.
3) Jeff Gladney, CB // TCU
Jeff Gladney is the perfect prospect for Jim Schwartz’s defense out of the cornerbacks in this draft. Even though the Eagles traded for Darius Slay, there is still room for another high-end corner.
Gladney is a great athlete and has excellent man coverage skills and is also a great run defender and has good tackling ability. He has also been described as an absolute warrior and has a feisty personality on the field and would fit in the Eagles locker room.
There is little to dislike about Gladney’s game and should be the corner the Eagles target if they choose to do so.
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