Hes got a huge frame at 6-3, 220 pounds and a basketball background, having played both sports at USC. The Draft Network. 10 overall. Philadelphia fans can thank former Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz for one of those extra selections, as well as the Dolphins for trading up for Jaylen Waddle in the prior draft. The Eagles have to hope a quarterback (Hendon Hooker) is still available late in the first round and a team will be willing to trade up to get him. Edge Nolan Smith Dotson will pair with Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Juju Smith-Schuster to give the Chiefs more weapons are receiver. Eagles 2023 NFL Draft guide: Picks, predictions and key needs. April 27, 2022 1:25 pm ET. 78) picks from the Packers. How will the Eagles free-agency moves affect the coming NFL Draft? Another spot where the Eagles could trade back. Leal has shown off his interior pass-rushing skills with 8.5 sacks but he also is a stout run stopper. 2022 7 Round Philadelphia Eagles Mock Draft from Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia | NFL Mock Draft Database NBC Sports Philadelphia 04/12/22 By Dave Zangaro The Eagles last week made a major trade with the Saints to pick up future draft capital and in the process shook up the mock draft world. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! In Thompson-Robinson (6-1, 203) the Eagles would get a dual-threat developmental quarterback. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. One of the rangiest, most physical talents there is in this years pool of prospects, if Smith slips to No. Johnson Jr. is a plus-athlete who can get out in space and seems like an offensive lineman the Eagles would target. A mid-first-round talent, Philadelphia landed Nolan Smith with the 30th overall pick. Daniels also visited the team. 30. But he probably doesn't make it past the Arizona Cardinals at No. In his college career, he had 6 interceptions, 10 pass breakups and 143 tackles against SEC competition. The trade sets the Eagles up to continue drafting talented players in the long term. They would need the top quarterbacks to be selected with the first four picks, and then trade up to get Anderson -- one of the top overall prospects in the draft. Final Eagles 7-Round Mock Draft for 2022 NFL Draft : There are not many sure-things in this years draft class, which is why I think the Eagles will prioritize high ceilings With two first-round picks, don't be surprised if the Eagles use one of those on the offensive line. 3rd, No. If Jameis Winston can stay upright he should put up huge numbers. Dallas Goedert is TE1, but following the departure of Zach Ertz, the Eagles dont have the necessary bodies to operate the vision of Steichen in 12-personnel at this point in time. He was a team captain and seems to have the type of work ethic and love for the game that the Eagles really value. The younger brother of former Eagles guard Nate Herbig has a much different body composition. With Ron Rivera at the helm, they are in go-for-it mode, hence the trade for Carson Wentz and his $28M cap hit. He was a complete shutdown corner, allowing 0 touchdowns during his college career. The big unknown with London is his lack of timed speed. An opportunity to learn from the likes of Fletcher Cox, Brandon Graham (when healthy), and Ryan Kerrigan (if re-signed) could serve him well along the front four. Experienced in all areas of the defense in coverage, he has the flexibility to turn and run in man coverage, but also has the awareness in zone to remain engaged on routes entering and exiting his areas. A ball magnet with excellent short-area burst and a hunger for contact, hes a hard-nosed defender who will immediately challenge for snaps. Is he going to be an early-down run stuffer? Having a player with a similar skillset not as good, obviously as Hurts is important to them as evidenced by the signing of Marcus Mariota in free agency. Elam has the traits to become a special player for Andy Reid. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The key will be to see what Seattle does at No. The Eagles have had success drafting Alabama players in recent years and Battle could add to that list. Learn how your comment data is processed. The Eagles' offense is already stacked with plenty of weapons. The Eagles probably arent going to prioritize the linebacker position the way some fans might like but when you get this deep into the draft, a player like Diabate is worth a flyer. The 10th overall pick in the 2022 draft, Jets WR Garrett Wilson, got a rookie deal worth $22.6 million. Carter's draft stock has fallen recently due to several off-field concerns. Diabate (6-3, 225) is a former Florida Gator who transferred to Utah for his final college season. While the initial plan was to move Landon Dickerson back to center once Kelce is gone, the unit of Dickerson, Linderbaum, and a healthy Brandon Brooks could progress into one of the leagues best interior units. View the latest team mock below to see who the Eagles could leave the 2022 NFL Draft with. He was one of the better pass rushers in college football the past two years. He had the second-most sacks in the ACC in the past three seasons with 18.5. This one seems too perfect. He had the best 40-yard dash (4.39 seconds), 10-yard split (1.52 seconds) and vertical jump (41.5) among any front seven player at the combine, and he was a versatile weapon in Georgias defense. 30 and acquire another middle-round pick. The Falcons need just about everything, but they were dead last in the NFL in sacks last season with a paltry 18. Howie Roseman is seeking unique players, and Smith fits that description. Johnson was a cornerback then, playing four years at the position before moving to safety last season. Lukas Van Ness, a redshirt-sophomore EDGE out of Iowa who didn't start any games in 2022, has a long athletic profile. The caveat here is the if the Eagles stay at No. He had a strange college career, coming in as one of the best at his position his freshman year, but a difficult situation in Baton Rouge really held him back. The Philadelphia Eagles landed Jalen Carter at ninth overall in the 2023 NFL Draft. The other top cornerback in the 2023 draft class is Devon Witherspoon out of Illinois. While the initial plan was to move Landon Dickerson back to center once Kelce is gone, the unit of Dickerson, Linderbaum, and a healthy Brandon Brooks could progress into one of the leagues best interior units. Here is my seven-round mock, including scheme fit, on each prospect: Round 1 (No. The first pair of Philadelphia's three picks are already locked in at No. Since 2008, Jacksonville has only drafted two Pro Bowlers in the first round: Jalen Ramsey and Josh Allen. Primarily an edge rusher at Northwestern, Adebawore would give the Eagles a similarly talented athlete as Williams to grow with the defensive tackle group in an eventual post-Cox era. Now, let's take a look at a mock draft that has the Eagles trading up with the Jets to get their hands on arguably the best quarterback from the 2022 draft class. Philadelphia Eagles (via MIA) Jermaine Johnson, DE, FSU, 18. McDuffie is on the small side for a corner but played at a high level for the Huskies. Many draft analysts consider Robinson as the best running back prospect since New York's Saquon Barkley. The Eagles currently have 10 draft picks in the 2022 NFL Draft, including three first-round picks. With the mock draft season just about over, heres the final seven-round mock draft from the Eagles Wire. They have ten picks. There are rumors he hasnt interviewed well with teams. 105: CB Kelee Ringo, Georgia At 6-6, 256 pounds, Carter ran a 6.97-second three-cone drill at his pro day that promises some bend to dream on. Hes a culture changer. The speed and athletic ability are off the charts, but can Ringo play efficiently enough in coverage to warrant being the third or fourth cornerback on the roster? 16 overall pick, No. It's been a year of surprises for the Eagles. 19 overall pick and a sixth-round pick to the New Orleans Saints for the No. Hes a bit undersized but can run from sideline-to-sideline. McDonald and assistant linebackers coach Tyler Scudder. The Eagles trade down from the tail end of the third round (No. The Eagles need some edge depth and get some here with Carter, who was a third-team All-American in 2021 with 14 1/2 sacks before a relatively disappointing 3 1/2 sacks in an injury-hampered senior season. After betting on himself and transferring from Georgia to Florida State, Johnson earned ACC Defensive Player of the Year and first-team all-conference honors and ranking tied for eighth nationally with 18 tackles for loss with 12 sacks among 70 total stops with two pass breakups and two forced fumbles in 12 starts. Neal will lock down the blindside for whoever ends up taking snaps in Carolina. Van Ness was second-team All-Big Ten in 2022. Skoronski was named AP first-team All-American last season and had the highest pass block grade in the FBS, according to Pro Football Focus. ApplePodcasts|Google Play|Spotify|Stitcher|Art19|Watch on YouTube, Eagles trade up for defensive difference maker in mock draft. Recruited as a wide receiver and safety, he moved to linebacker (for the first time in his life) in 2019 and was having a career year in 2022 before his season-ending foot injury (led the Big Ten with an average of 10.8 tackles through five games). Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onPhiladelphia Eagles and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Heres my final crack at an Eagles-only 2023 NFL mock draft: I think theres a very good chance the Eagles make an attempt to trade up for Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter. Mathis was an honorable mention All-ACC selection in 2021, starting 13 games (44 tackles, two interceptions, one returned for a score, six pass breakups) before opting out of the teams bowl game to prepare for the NFL draft. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! His ability to fit within a committee and not require heavy volume should not be considered negatives when looking at how Philadelphia distributes the ball. The Titans are a team trying to get to a Super Bowl but theyve been held back in postseason by Ryan Tannehill, whether they want to admit it or not. The Eagles are getting nice late-career play from Darius"Big Play" Slay and Avonte Maddox has been good, too, but they could use a further boost in the secondary from Booth. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Booth recently had sports hernia surgery, or hed probably hear his name called even earlier. Within a division loaded with pass-catching talent, the onus on Roseman to get this pick right is paramount. Georgia DT Jalen Carter (R1, 9th overall) Georgia edge Nolan Smith R1, 30th) Alabama OG Tyler Steen (R3, 65th) Illinois DB Sydney Brown (R3, 66th) Rosenthal would provide ideal depth and could start if need be. Heres Rosemans longtime friend and associate Mike Tannenbaum telling you how much he likes DTR: This is what makes Dorian Thompson Robinson a great QB! April 24, 2023 / 5:00 AM / CBS Philadelphia. Steen started all 12 games at the right tackle spot in his first year at that position, then started all nine games in 2020 and all 12 games in 2021 at the left tackle spot. Smith only played eight games last season due to a pectoral injury. ApplePodcasts|Google Play|Spotify|Stitcher|Art19|Watch on YouTube, Eagles make a trade, stick with the trenches in Eagles-only mock draft. Philadelphia Eagles Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Alabama While many, many mocks predicted the Eagles use their 10th overall pick on Bijan Robinson, being patient here will help the Eagles in the long-term. Using our Mock Draft Machine, I looked at which prospects the Eagles could target this April when the annual NFL draft rolls around. The medical reports must be satisfactory, but Smith checks boxes and has Pro Bowl upside. At 6 foot 6, 271 pounds with 33 5/8 inch arms, Wilson is a strong edge rusher with a motor that doesn't stop. PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- By the end of the first night of the 2023 NFL Draft, the Eagles could leave with two first-round But, then again, no mock draft are correct. 10. Hes known as a big-hitter and a physical presence as a tackler but has enough range to that paired with his instincts can make plays all over the field. You'll now receive the top Eagles Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. 83 I think the Eagles are very open to trading out of the 18th pick, but if another big body with freakish athletic traits like London is still there, theyll pounce. 1st, No. Because Achane has an elite trait with his speed. Perry would give them a profile theyre missing beyond the starters. If the Eagles aren't able to add Carter at No. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images), LSU Tigers defensive back Derek Stingley Jr.: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports. Johnson Jr. was a five-year player at Iowa State, where he overlapped with Eagles defensive backs coach D.K. With Rodney McLeod and Anthony Harris set to enter free agency after his one-year prove-it deal, the addition of Bell, a former 4-star recruit whos shown the ability to press up near the LOS and cover the roof as a MOF safety, would be ideal here in the middle of the selection process. He had 42 total tackles, three interceptions and four pass deflections last season. Philadelphia Eagles Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Alabama. Sauce gives the Jets a true blue-chip player at a premium position who will bring back memories of Darrelle Revis. Seahawks receive: No. -Glenn Erby, Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports. 62: Gervon Dexter Sr., DT, Florida. The Eagles entered the draft with six selections, including the tenth and 30th overall pick and a second and third-rounder. The Eagles reportedly hosted Dexter on a visit. While many questions loom around the quarterback spot and current signal-caller Jalen Hurts, who the jury is still out on when attempting to solidify his status as the Eagles next franchise signal-caller, the Eagles have been better than anyone thought this fall. Eagles new defensive coordinator Sean Desai saw how outstanding Tariq Woolen played as a rookie in Seattle last season. The Eagles need a wide receiver who can replace the dirty work done by Zach Pascal in the short term and who could profile as an eventual Quez Watkins replacement. Listed as a linebacker, Smith will rush the passer off the edge while offering athleticism as a run stopper and versatility against the pass. Nick Siriannis Eagles are a compelling ballclub. The Philadelphia Eagles made one of the strangest draft pick trades in recent memory, but it seems like they will come out on the right side of it. His age (21, a true junior) and athleticism make that an intriguing profile at this point. OT Matthew Bergeron One of the Eagles picks was afforded from the Colts once Carson Wentz played more than 75% of the snaps in 2021. The Eagles, beyond Barnett's pending free agency at defensive end,also know Josh Sweat was so-so filling in for Brandon Graham, who is entering his age 34 season coming off a ruptured Achilles' tendon. Read Bruglers write-up on Jones and tell me it doesnt sound like a guy worth taking a shot on late. Players will rise and fall during the draft process. Pittsburgh Steelers full 2022 NFL mock draft, Inside ramifications of Lamar Jackson's stalled Ravens contract talks, Kyle Hamilton rising, more. A team in need of immediate defensive pop and fresh legs in the trenches, a draft headlined by the defensive side of the ball should prove fruitful for a unit looking to finish above .500 for the fourth time in the last five campaigns. At 6 feet, 210 pounds, Bigsby joins Roschon Johnson of Texas as the only draftable running back on Bruglers board who had fewer yards per carry over the course of his college career than his teammates. DT Gervon Dexter Sr. Olave is a superior route-runner and flourishes with the ball in his hands. The 2022 NFL draft is just days away, and your favorite NFL team is about to add tons of young talent to help improve 18 overall pick, a third-rounder, a seventh-round selection and a 2023 first-round pick and second-rounder in 2024. Cowboys draft rumors: What pre-draft visits say about replacing Amari Cooper? Another foundational piece to build Big Blue back better. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 9: DT Jalen Carter, Georgia Time to go on the record. Obviously, Achane doesnt have the frame to become a bell cow back in the NFL but this isnt exactly a Donnel Pumphrey projection either. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports. Scouting reports say Van Ness needs to improve on his hand attacks as a pass rusher, but he's got the prototypical frame to develop into an impact player at the NFL level. 2nd, No. Howie Roseman said they already have their trade contingencies in order, and one of them gets enacted in my final mock draft. Using the PFF mock draft simulator, I asked fans on Twitter to make the picks through polls. He didnt run at the combine or his pro day, but he looks fast enough on film. He moves too well and is too big not to become a factor in effecting the quarterback. Eagles mock draft analysis: Lukas Van Ness, Brian Branch in Round 1 and a Day 3 punter Round 4, No. Maybe the thought of a Canadian offensive lineman makes you shudder, but Bergeron is a talented player who projects to have guard versatility. / CBS Philadelphia. Luke Easterling. While Hurtsbehind an impressive front five2021 first-rounder DeVonta Smith, running back Miles Sanders, and in-line threat Dallas Goedert headline the offense, Philadelphia has found themselves in as opportune a spot that general manager Howie Roseman could hope for as the button-pusher for a roster with youth-infused, high-impact talent needed in abundance. After missing out on Davis, Baltimore settles for a guy on the opposite end of the size spectrum. With two picks in the top 20 the Eagles have the chance to reshape their roster for years to come. Smith started one game in 2020 (22 tackles, 2.5 sacks) before breaking out in 2021, starting 14 games for the national champions (56 tackles, nine for loss with 3.5 sacks, one interception) and leading the squad with three forced fumbles. And landing the top one in this class at 10 seems like a wise allocation of an important resource. PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- By the end of the first night of the 2023 NFL Draft, the Eagles could leave with two first-round talents added to their roster at No. The 6-foot-1 defensive back ran his 40-yard dash at 4.38 seconds. According to Pro Football Focus, Ojomo generated a pressure rate of 17.2 percent and a pass rush win rate of 24.1 percent in 2022. This years 2022 NFL Draft is unusual as eight teams have multiple first-round picks. -Glenn Erby. WR A.T. Perry The Eagles have six picks in the 2023 NFL Draft but Howie Roseman loves to trade, which makes it extremely unlikely theyll simply stick and pick. The Packers finally take a receiver in the first round for the first time in the Aaron Rodgers era. The Eagles sent the No. Another player who reportedly visited the Eagles. Bergeron might not be the outlier athlete normally pegged as a Stoutland favorite, but he offers a unique combination of starting experience and developmental upside. Nah, probably not. Over that time, Murphy also had 37 tackles-for-loss and forced six fumbles. He has a background as an edge rusher and that shows up at off-ball linebacker when hes given the chance to rush. 5 -- if they both keep their picks. 103 (the first pick of the fourth round) and No. Green Bay addressed their need at receiver at No. Nick Siriannis Eagles are a compelling ballclub. pic.twitter.com/Po3k0LjaZm. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports. 30 overall. @BruceFeldmanCFB Freak List this summer! Check out draft picks for other teams in the NFC East. Dane Bruglers final NFL Mock Draft is available. 51 Cameron Jurgens, C, Nebraska, Round 3: No. With the Saints holding two of the next four picks, the Steelers decide its too risky to sit back. The clear LB1 in the class, Lloyd can track sideline-to-sideline, cover in space, and rush the passer with fluidity due to his long, powerful arms and quickness to jump to the inside. 136 (the first pick of the fifth round) while sending Chicago the first of their seventh-round picks (No. For this simulation, I used the consensus big board accumulated by NFL MDD, with the realistic draft mode setting. 22 and opt for a straight luxury pick here with Dean. Hes already 23 but QB careers can last long in the NFL. A long and athletic cornerback, Taylor could flourish in the right system. Johnson (6-6, 313 pounds) was a full-time starter at left tackle in 2022 and a full-time starter at right guard in 2021. 62: Gervon Dexter Sr., DT, Florida. Despite the head coachs seat getting hotter, theres no need to force it when there just arent franchise-changing signal callers available. New Orleans fills its other biggest need, finding a playmaker to go opposite a returning Michael Thomas. Not a member? The Philadelphia Eagles are in a unique and envious position with three first-round picks in the 2022 NFL Draft. A prospect with elite athleticism for the position, a nasty streak, and a wrestling background that saw him pin current Tampa Bay Buccaneers RT Tristan Wirfs in high schoolno. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. Its almost a mirror-image of their deal to move up from 12 to 10 with the Cowboys one year ago that landed them DeVonta Smith. He was a four-year starter at Syracuse at both tackle spots after arriving from the football hotbed of Quebec City. In this case, the Seahawks make sense. But, depending on how the board falls for the Birds, they could still go cornerback with one of their two first-rounders, including Oregon's Christian Gonzalez. He started 51 games in college and was a special teams contributor. 37 and No. With EDGE defender Travon Walker (Georgia) still on the board, I was tempted to select the Bulldogs standout 5-tech threat, but if Sirianni eyes Hurts as his future under center, he needs more talent on the outside, and Metchie III provides that and more. While I dont think you have to have complementary skill sets among your receivers, he offers an element the rest of the room doesnt. Brown and DeVonta Smith combined for 2,692 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns on 183 receptions in 2022. Lets see how it plays out. The trade with the Saints provides insight into GM Howie Rosemans priorities. Gonzalez was named second-team All Pac-12 and had the third most interceptions in the Pac-12 last season with four. Edge Andre Carter II Witherspoon is smaller than Gonzalez, but he's a fiery competitor who isn't afraid to make downhill plays. The Eagles will lean toward players on the line of scrimmage if grades are similar, but Gibbs would be an intriguing option at this spot. Let's mock the entire 2023 draft because why not. He had 369 carries in his college career, compared to 539 for Robinson. And if the Eagles need to toss in a 2024 pick to sweeten the deal, so be it. Dane Bruglers final NFL Mock Draft is available.. November 30, 2021. Here is my seven-round mock, including scheme fit, on each prospect: As the Eagles search for their future defensive cornerstone, Booth represents everything that is Philly. The Eagles entered the draft with six selections, including the tenth and 30th overall pick and a second and third-rounder.
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