Eagles 7-round mock draft, big board, and ‘my guys’ list

As all of my rankings are done, I thought I would also release the Eagles’ big board I have created based on the prospects I managed to watch.

If you’ve missed the rankings…

Running Backs / Wide Receivers / Tight Ends / Offensive Line / Defensive Line / EDGE / Linebacker / Cornerback / Safety

Reminder, before you read ahead:

1. I have ranked these players based on the Eagles’ needs and scheme fits. Therefore, the round grade I have given considers that. For example, I may have had a 2nd round grade on a player like Trey Benson if the Eagles badly needed a running back, but I have pushed him down the board after the signing of Barkley.
2. I try to watch as much film as I can on these guys, but I also rely on others for stats and other data. Huge credit to PFF and Dane Brugler for some of the stats and measurables used in the pieces.
3. If I haven’t ranked someone, that’s because I haven’t watched them, not because I don’t like them!

Eagles Board

Offense

Defense

My Guys

I feel like everyone has to have a ‘guy’ now. I don’t even know what a ‘my guy’ is? I’m guessing it’s someone you are higher than consensus on? Well, I’m just going to pick a few players that I love to watch and that I would love to see on the Eagles. Does that count?!

Round 1

Laiatu Latu: The best defender in the class, in my opinion.

Jer’Zhan Newton: He would give the Eagles a freak.

Terrion Arnold: CB1 and he seems like an extremely likable guy.

Amarius Mims: “whispers”… he moves like Jason Peters.

Round 2

Graham Barton: He reminds me of Zach Martin and could be a starting right guard and potential future right tackle.

Xavier Worthy: He’s fast and fun!

Cooper Beebe: Immediate starting right guard.

Braden Fiske: I love defensive tackles who win quickly.

Junior Colson: A linebacker who is actually good!

Rounds 3+

Malachi Corley: Pure chaos and fun with the ball in his hands. A chess piece.

Trey Benson: An explosive home run hitter at running back.

Ben Sinnott: A FB/TE hybrid that Kellen Moore would love.

Malik Mustapha: A fantastic run defender from the safety position.

Tyrone Tracey: My favorite day 3 target. Former WR who offers explosive play potential at RB.

MarShawn Lloyd: I’m a sucker for an explosive running back… (as you can probably tell).

Mock Draft

For all you loyal Bleeding Green readers, I thought I would do another mock draft and post it exclusively here. Here is what I managed to come up with, and I think I would be happy with this! This is using PFF’s mock draft tool, of course. No trades allowed.

1: All my guys had gone (typical) so I went for Latham, who I really like. He can start immediately at right guard and will hopefully end up at right tackle.

2: I decided to go for a safe pick and a swing for the fences. I wanted a cornerback but didn’t like the value. Colson is an immediate starter at linebacker and I took Braswell at EDGE who will provide the Eagles with a more physical presence at EDGE. You can’t teach the physicality and burst that Braswell has.

4: I hate not having a 3rd round pick… I wasn’t planning on going defense again but I couldn’t avoid Cole Bishop here. He’s my #2 safety in the class.

5: I badly wanted some extra speed on offense and Guerendo will provide that. He blew up the combine and could be involved in the return game too. The new special teams rules play an impact here. If you’ve not heard of the name Tip Reiman before, then go and look at his combine numbers. He’s a freak athlete with no production, but he’s worth a throw of the dice here. Lastly, I’ve ignored cornerback for long enough so I’m taking Pritchett who is another long athlete who can contribute on special teams while he develops.

6: I’m taking another linebacker here, sorry Howie. I like Jaylan Ford as a late-round target.

Overall: Let me know what you think of the mock, I wasn’t a huge fan of how the board fell but that is what can happen! I think I added some instant-impact defenders on defense, turned the Eagles’ offensive line into an even stronger unit, and strengthened the team on special teams, but I wish I could get a better corner earlier and a receiver. You can’t do everything though and without trading down, the lack of a 3rd round pick causes issues.

If you want to have a look at a couple of the other mocks I’ve completed, here you go…

Eagles Draft Guide

Last but not least, I have decided to release my draft spreadsheet this year that includes the big board, rankings, and comments on every single player. If you are interested in this, you can access it for free here.

Enjoy draft night everyone, and I’m excited to break down these players in even more detail after the draft.