NFL News NFL News, Reports and Updates2024 Eagles mock draft roundup 7.0: Exploring some trade-up options originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
Just over two weeks from the 2024 NFL Draft and the mock draft cycle is heating up even more.
Given Howie Roseman’s propensity to move around the draft board, it shouldn’t be surprising to see mock drafts that includes Eagles trades. Here’s the latest spin around the internet to see some options for the Eagles:
Chad Reuter, NFL.com
15. Trade with Seahawks: Graham Barton, C, Duke
What they said: If the Raiders and Saints pass on Barton, then the Eagles could move up to get a leader on the offensive line. His athleticism, toughness and football IQ could allow him to step in at multiple spots, likely combining with Cam Jurgens and Landon Dickerson in the interior. Despite his lack of length (32 7/8-inch arm), his play at left tackle over the past three years shows he can move outside if injuries hit that part of the depth chart.
My take on the pick: Don’t love the idea of trading up for an interior offensive lineman, especially from 22 to 15, which is a pretty big jump. Heck, not sure I even love the idea of drafting an interior offensive lineman in the first round unless it’s a no-doubt, can’t-miss type of player. To me, there are far more worthy trade-up prospects in this year’s class, even on the offensive line. This is a really good crop of offensive tackles and I’d rather have a tackle with the ability to play inside than an interior lineman who might have the ability to play on the outside. The interesting thing with Barton is that he played left tackle at Duke but is expected to play center and played that spot at the Senior Bowl this offseason. Barton could be a starter at center or right guard for the Eagles but I’d rather have the upside at tackle, especially with some of the specific players in this year’s class.
In this proposed trade, the Eagles gave up No. 50 to the Seahawks. With No. 53 in the second round, the Eagles took…
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Publish date : 2024-04-09 14:46:23
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