NFL Draft Results: Eagles pick Anias Smith at No. 152

The Eagles have a new wide receiver!

With the 152nd pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles select … Ainias Smith, wide receiver, Texas A&M!

Smith, who turns 23 in May, spent five years in college but missed most of the 2022 season with a leg injury. He’s certainly on the smaller side at 5’9”, 190 pounds.

The Eagles are obviously set with their top two receivers in A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith but the picture behind them is less clear. Former Eagles WR3 Quez Watkins was not retained after struggling the past two years. Smith could compete with the likes of Parris Campbell, Britain Covey, and DeVante Parker for playing time. And specifically in the slot.

Smith also brings some punt/kick returning experience to the table.

Scouting report via NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein:

Slot receiver with a somewhat unusual blend of elusiveness and power when the ball is in his hands. Smith is fine as a possession slot who can run more complicated routes underneath while also offering the courage to work successfully into the middle of the field. The route running is good but has room to get even better with more polish. However, his true calling might be as a gadget guy. He expands play-calling options with his ability as an occasional ball-carrier and open-field explorer, where the quick game and West Coast routes would allow him to get the ball in his hands and do his thing.

NFL comparison: Christian Kirk

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Remaining Eagles draft picks

1 (22) – CB Quinyon Mitchell

2 (40) – CB Cooper DeJean

3 (94) – EDGE Jalyx Hunt

4 (127) – RB Will Shipley

5 (152) – WR Ainias Smith

5 (164)

5 (171)

5 (172)

6 (201)

Remaining Eagles needs

Offensive tackle

Linebacker

Safety

Odds

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