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2024 Eagles mock draft roundup 5.0: Options after free agent flurry originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
The Eagles had a busy first week of free agency, adding Saquon Barkley, Bryce Huff, C.J. Gardner-Johnson and more.
But was that enough to change the mock drafts.
Because now that the major wave of free agency is gone, we’re all going to start to redirect our attention to the NFL Draft next month.
Here’s the latest roundup of options for the Eagles with the No. 22 pick:
Kyle Dvorchak, NBC Sports
22. Chop Robinson, Edge, Penn State
What they said: Never one to shy away from building through the trenches, the Eagles would normally be eying pass-rushers regardless of the makeup of their roster. In this world, the Eagles trade Haason Reddick, who is reportedly available for other teams, and go back to the EDGE well via the draft.
My take on the pick: Last week, the Eagles reached an agreement with Josh Sweat to keep him in Philly for at least the 2024 season but we still don’t know what’s going to happen with Reddick. No matter what, the edge position in Philly isn’t solidified moving forward. Sweat is entering a contract year, Reddick we’ll see, Nolan Smith had an underwhelming rookie season and Brandon Graham is back for what is presumably the final year of his career. So, would it be a surprise to see the Eagles draft another edge rusher? Nah.
The Eagles always invest in the trenches and do it even more on the defensive side of the ball in the draft. Robinson is an intriguing prospect and he has the type of athleticism and explosiveness that should get the Eagles’ attention.
Logan Ulrich, NFL Trade Rumors
22. Jared Verse, Edge, Florida State
What they said: Verse tore up the Combine and tested much better than I expected them to, which could mean he’ll be long gone before this pick. At 6-4, and 254 pounds, he ran a 4.58-second 40-yard dash and finished with a Relative Athletic Score of 9.53, which is elite. On tape, he plays with relentless power…
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Publish date : 2024-03-18 14:14:12
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