Three Players That The Eagles Should Watch In The Draft
The NFL combine is here and there are plenty of intriguing players that The Birds should be watching. They will be missing a lot of players that were on last years roster, and they will be looking to fill the voids of the players that leave in free agency. Let’s take a look at three prospects the Eagles should watch.
Firstly we have Nolan Smith. Smith turned heads at the combine, running an official 4.39 40 yard dash. He is a speedy edge rusher out of Georgia who shared the same field with Nakobe Dean and Jordan Davis. His speed paired with Haason Reddick on the edge would make the Eagles outside pass rush dangerous for years to come. He had to miss most of the season last year due to a torn pectoral muscle. This would be a very interesting way for Philly to go somewhere in round 1.
Second we have DJ Turner III. He ran an official 4.26 at the combine, and the Eagles will be looking for someone to fill in if they can’t bring back James Bradberry. Turner has three interceptions in two seasons with Michigan. This past season, he allowed 33 receptions, on 71 targets, in 467 coverage snaps. This would be a solid option to take somewhere in the middle rounds if he’s available.
Lastly, we have Lukas Van Ness. His nickname in college was Hercules, and it was for a good reason. Van Ness is a physical defensive end that could help the Eagles d-line if they fail to bring back any players. He’s pretty fast, running a 4.58 40. He stands at 6’5, 277 LBS. In two seasons at Iowa, he had 13.5 sacks and 19.5 TFL’s. He has plenty of room to get better as a pass rusher, and if the Birds take him, he would be a great addition to the defense.
There are plenty of ways the Eagles can go in the draft this year, and there are so many players for them to keep an eye on. It will be a fun time watching to see who emerges as their favorite prospects as the time goes on.
Discover more from Philadelphia Sports Nation
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
Categorized:Eagles