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The haven't been as active in free agency as in previous years, most notably because the franchise has a rare opportunity to set the direction of the franchise for the next decade in the NFL Draft. Philadelphia has two first-round picks in the draft, both of which are in the top 20 (the Eagles initially had three first-round picks prior to a trade with the ).There's a chance for the Eagles to find two bonafide starters for a playoff team that has a lot of pre sing needs Dallas Cowboys Men Jersey heading into 2022. Philadelphia had a surprising 9-8 season last year that led to a playoff berth, which wasn't expected for a team in transition. The next step for the Eagles is to make the playoffs again and win a playoff game -- showing that the franchise is building toward becoming a Super Bowl contender. Those first-round picks will make the difference in determining the Eagles' status as a contender, selections with which general manager Howie Roseman has to find two impact starters.Not only does Philadelphia po se s two first-round picks, but the Eagles have five picks in the top 101 and 10 selections overall. The Eagles can find quality starters and valuable depth for a roster that appears to be on the verge of contending, while still trying to move on from players that helped the team capture a Super Bowl title five years ago.Roseman will move up or down the board at some point in the draft as a way to stockpile more picks in future years, quite potentially moving one of those first-round picks in the proce s. In this mock draft for the Eagles, all the selections will be used with no trades in place. Let's see what Philadelphia can add to its roster using all 10 selections. No. 15 overall: Devin Lloyd, LB, UtahLloyd is the prototypical fit for the Eagles at linebacker, a former safety in college before transitioning to a position CeeDee Lamb Jersey he excelled in for the Utes. A player the Eagles can use in pa s-rush situations, Lloyd has a knack for finding the football and getting to the quarterback (his 31 pre sures were sixth amongst linebackers last year). An excellent tackler in the box, Lloyd plays downhill and locates the runner well.Lloyd's tackling in space needs improvement, but he proved last year he can stay on the field on pa sing downs. He's a prototypical middle linebacker in today's NFL.No. 18 overall: Jameson Williams, WR, AlabamaFor the third consecutive year the Eagles select a wide receiver in the first round, and for good reason. Williams is too good to pa s up with this first-round pick, especially after the Eagles took care of linebacker on defense with their other first-round selection. A smooth route-runner with the ability to go vertical, Williams is the big-play wideout the Eagles need in the pa sing game -- a perfect compliment to . Having Williams at the other wide receiver spot allows to become a threat in the slot with his breakaway speed as the No. 3 wide receiver.1,329 of Williams' 1,561 receiving yards came when he was deemed open (per Pro Football Focus), as his 9.3 average yards after the reception was fourth in the nation. Williams can get open and create a big play once he gets the ball in his hands. The ACL injury may delay William's debut, but he's worth the wait for Philadelphia.No. 51 overall: Roger McCreary, CB, AuburnThe Eagles addre s the No. 2 cornerback in the second round with McCreary, who is excellent in man-pre s coverage. McCreary does an excellent job in reading the quarterback, which allows him to track the ball and create turnovers -- a huge plus for Leighton Vander Esch Jersey Jonathan Gannon's defense. Opposing quarterbacks completed just 45.3% of their pa ses targeting McCreary, as his 20 forced incompletions led the nation. McCreary also is great it limiting yardage after the catch as an excellent tackler in space. Learning from will only benefit McCreary going forward, giving the Eagles two starting cornerbacks that will immediately improve the secondary.No. 83 overall: James Cook, RB, GeorgiaTaking care of two positions on defense with their first three picks allows the Eagles to add more weapons to the offense, and Cook is too good to pa s up early in the third round. The brother of , James Cook has the same running style -- using his vision and reading the blockers to set up the lane before bouncing off his defenders and using his second-level speed to gain big yardage.Cook can also catch pa ses out of the backfield and in the slot, making his style a plus in the pa sing game. He rushed for 728 yards (6.4 yards per carry) and seven touchdowns as the featured back for the Bulldogs, while also having 27 catches for 274 yards. The Eagles showed they are a dangerous run-first team, an addition they'll welcome with Cook complimenting and .No. 101 overall: Cole Strange, G, ChattanoogaThe Eagles add depth to their offensive line by adding an experienced starter in Strange, who started 41 of 44 games in college. A tenacious blocker who has a competitive edge, Strange also has the lateral movement to thrive in any offensive scheme, and is an excellent a set in the screen game -- helping the Eagles pa sing attack.Strange needs to get bigger, but can start for any team if called upon. Fortunately for the Eagles, they have the ability to develop him and add depth on the interior of their offensive line. No. 124 overall: Isaiah Thomas, EDGE, OklahomaThe Eagles add more depth on the edge by using their fourth-round pick on Thomas, who played both three and five technique for the Sooners. Thomas can line up on the interior, but is a stronger fit on the edge.Thomas has a motor like the energizer bunny, making him a strong fit in an edge rotation like the Eagles use. He'll be a third-down pa s rusher in year one and can find ways to create snaps for himself with his versatility along the line.No. 154 overall: Dare Rosenthal, T, KentuckyRosenthal is quick and powerful at the point Emmitt Smith Jersey of attack -- a player who can easily start on the Eagles offensive line in a few years. At 6-foot-7 and 327 pounds, Rosenthal has all the physical traits to succeed in the NFL -- yet needs a lot of work in pa s protection. Getting Rosenthal under Stoutland's tutelage will be worth it, especially since he'll need a few years of seasoning before becoming an impact starter. For now, this is a developmental pick for Philadelphia.No. 162 overall: David Anenih, LB, HoustonAnenih provides another option in the pa s rush as Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon can line him up in a three-point stance and attack the edge. Explosivene s is Anenih's biggest strength, even if he needs to improve on play recognition. Jaylon Smith Jersey There's a lot of upside with Anenih here, especially given he's still scratching the surface of his potential in coverage. Another physical player, Anenih will be a major a set for a defense that needs to get to the quarterback. No. 166 overall: Matt Araiza, P, San Diego Statewas disappointing down the stretch for the Eagles, forcing the organization to bring in an improvement at punter. While it's unconventional to draft a punter, the Eagles decide Araiza is worth using a fifth-round pick on.Nicknamed the "Punt God," Araiza had 18 punts of 60-plus yards in 2021, including two at 80-plus yards. He can completely flip the field position battle, yet needs work on his touch and limiting his touchbacks. Araiza can also kickoff if needed, showcasing how powerful his leg is.Araiza is also a good tackler and physical when the returner comes in his range. He's an upgrade over Sipo s. No. 237 overall: Amari Carter, S, MiamiAn aggre sive safety and hard hitter, Carter is known for hitting the ball carrier with a vengeance -- which draws a lot of flags. Needing to po se s a higher football IQ in order to contribute in the league, Carter needs to exhibit some patience when bringing down a defender -- yet can play safety, linebacker, and even rush the pa ser in a positionle s defense.The Eagles need good tacklers and hard hitters on special teams, which Carter will provide immediately. Carter needs to be more productive in coverage, but asking him to be a fourth safety in year one helps the Eagles special teams -- which is why they are drafting him in the first place. |
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