Three Second-Round Prospects For The Eagles
A lot of the talk right now surrounding the Eagles is about what are they going to do with their first-round picks. While that is a very important question to ask, what the Eagles do in the second round is also pivotal to the Eagles’ success. These are three players who make sense for the Eagles in the second round.
1. George Pickens, Wide Receiver, Georgia
The Eagles have been in need of a strong big body receiver to go up and make tough contested catches. Pickens could be that player for the Eagles. Pickens could be the outside receiver opposite of DeVonta Smith not just next year, but for the future. Pickens possesses a big frame and good hands and he would immediately slide into the wide receiver number two position.
2. Brandon Smith, Linebacker, Penn State
The Eagles have had a strong interest in Penn State prospects, reportedly meeting with four Penn State prospects in their top 30 visits. Smith would come in and be an immediate starter on the defense and would help solve the Eagles’ linebacking crisis. He has great athleticism and would be the sideline to sideline linebacker the team needs.
3. Perrion Winfrey, Defensive Tackle, Oklahoma
The Eagles already met with Winfrey earlier this month, and he would see a lot of playing time as a rookie. Winfrey wouldn’t start over Fletcher Cox or Javon Hargrave, but he would be the replacement for Fletcher Cox next season. Winfrey would get to learn a lot from Cox and Hargrave while still seeing a lot of playing time. It seems like the Eagles are all in on taking a defensive lineman in round one. If that were the case, then I wouldn’t expect Winfrey to be the pick in the second round. There is a lot of defensive line talent in the first round of this draft and we are going to have to see how the draft plays out and if the Eagles are able to land a big-name pass rusher early on.
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