In the run-up to the 2021 NFL draft, Philadelphia Eagles fans have focused their attention on who could take the team with their first-round pick and for good reason. If they were to suffer this horror show of a 2020 season, the team would have to get a really good player with their good selection, right?
But the team also has a premium selection in the second round, with 37th overall, and it’s important to add a good player in that spot. During the Jeffrey Lurie era, the Eagles have had far more failures than successes in the early second-round prospects. They hit Zach Ertz, but failed Sidney Jones, Nate Allen, Kevin Kolb, Winston Justice, Reggie Brown, Todd Pinkston and Barry Gardner.
Below is a list of ten potential users who make sense for birds at the start of the second round.
• Terrace Marshall, WR, LSU: Of all the receptors indicated in this article, Marshall has the best size (6’2, 205) and would probably make the most sense from the perspective of needs as an X receiver to pair with Jalen Reagor as a Z.
Marshall was the third receiver in the peak order at LSU behind Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson in the LSU offense during his 2019 championship career, but he was still productive on his own, scoring 13 touchdowns. as a second year.
In 2020, with Jefferson in the NFL and Chase opting for the season, Marshall had a chance to shine, which he did, getting 48 passes for 731 yards (15.2 YPC) and 10 TDs in seven games. He averaged about seven catches of 104 yards and 1.4 TD per game, when he also decided to opt for the rest of the season to prepare for the NFL draft.
It is a large, strong receiver with good speed for a man of his size who can surpass press coverage, earn answered catches, and operate both from the outside and in the slot. He also has very good hands and rarely lets it pass.
• Consumption Bateman, WR, Minnesota: Before the 2020 season began, Bateman was a COVID opt out, who then re-participated and played five games for the Gophers. At one point, it was not only considered a first-round pick, but a likely goal for the Eagles in the first round, when, as you know, we didn’t know the Eagles would go 4-11-1.
Bateman’s 2020 season was very similar to his first two seasons in Minnesota, as he averaged just under 100 yards per game.
Bateman is no longer constantly talked about in the first round, and it’s probably part of it because he was listed by Minnesota at 210 pounds, but apparently he’s only 190. So he’s not as good as we thought. which he did before. Nor is it a burner, at least in comparison for other boys in this class, however, he is a good route runner who creates separation, makes body control catches difficult, and is a competitive runner after catch.
• Elijah Moore, WR, Ole Miss: Moore had a monster 2020 season, getting 86 catches for 1,193 yards and eight TDs in just eight games. It is an explosive slot machine receiver that can be played on the field of play or in fast batters as an extension of the racing game. This is a loaded slot receiver draft and the Eagles could be upgraded to Greg Ward, though I don’t know if they would take such a high one.
• Rondale Moore, WR, Purdue: Moore is one of the best players in this draft a pure “fun to watch” perspective. At 5.9, 180, it is a small receiver, but breaks an inordinate number of attacks and its explosiveness is evident.
It kind of reminds me a bit of Penn State’s KJ Hamler, as he’s a speed guy with durability issues, but in my opinion he’s a superior candidate because he has better hands. He was also incredibly productive in two years at Purdue per game. In 20 college career games, he averaged 8.9 catches for 95.8 yards and 0.7 TD. It should be noted that Moore’s 2019 season was reduced due to a hamstring injury.
• Carlos Basham Jr., DE, Wake Forest: While the first round is not an advanced class of runners, there could be some attractive players left in round 2. Boys like Kwity Paye of Michigan and Azeez Ojulari of Georgia will move on to the first round, and then there will be a lots of guys with later brand questions, like Jaelen Phillips of Miami, Jayson Oweh of PSU and Gregory Rousseau of Miami. If any of these guys are still available, it would be hard to let it go. The next level is probably Joe Tryon of Basham and Washington.
In 2019, Basham had 57 attacks (18 at a loss), 10 sacks and three holes for Wake. He followed it up with five sacks and four (!) Holes in just six games in 2020.
At 6’3, 272, Basham is a thick, powerful runner who exudes some vibrations from Brandon Graham, who plays on both sides, can also switch inside for obvious downhills and is a good runner-up. He also has a good repertoire of passes and is a player with a lot of energy.
Basham would form a strong 1-2 punch with Graham on the left side, with Derek Barnett and Josh Sweat on the right side.
• Joe Tryon, DE, Washington: Tryon has a good size at 6’5, 259. It has more power than speed, with (Andy’s recoil alert) a great competitive engine. He only played two seasons in Washington (and only one as a starter), and then chose to leave his freshman year.
As a sophomore in 2019, he had eight sacks and 12.5 TFLs in 12 games. On the one hand, he doesn’t have a wide task to evaluate and could have benefited by playing in 2020. That could scare some teams. On the other hand, if I had played well again as a junior, it would probably be the first round and could be a bargain for someone in the second round.
• Jamin Davis, LB, Kentucky: Davis has an excellent size and speed (6’3, 234) and a speed (4.47 in his professional day), which accumulated 102 attacks, 1.5 sacks and three INTs in 2020. He has been receiving a first round.
• Nick Bolton, LB, Missouri: Bolton has good defensive potential, which he can cover and tackle well. In 2019, he filled the statistical sheet, making 103 attacks (8.5 per loss), two INTs and seven PBUs in 12 games. In 10 games in 2020, he had 95 attacks (eight per loss), a couple of sacks and five PBUs. Some have Bolton as a first-round prospect. I don’t see it. There will be too many snobby sized teams and at 5’11 and 237 Bolton should still be there in election 37.
• Eric Stokes, CB, Georgia: Stokes is 6’1 and ran a 4.29 40 in his professional day, so, you know, there’s that. In 2020, he picked four passes and returned two to get scores. Stokes ’problem is that he’s not a refined, technically intelligent player, but if the Eagles like Jonathan Gannon’s track record of getting defensive responses to reach his potential, then Stokes could be an interesting player worthwhile. consider for its advantage.
• Asante Samuel, Jr., CB, Florida: Samuel had many PBUs in his FSU career (29 in 31 games), and began earning the talent to take passes in his final season in 2020, when he won three in eight games. But he’s only 5’10 and 180. Obviously, that’s not ideal for an outside corner, but like his father, he doesn’t lack confidence and played outside at FSU. The inside and outside shots could be useful at first if the Eagles make Darius Slay follow the No. 1 receivers as he did in 2020.
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