As a reminder, the Eagles are expected to have nine draft picks this year, two in the fifth round and three in the sixth, depending on how the compensatory projections go.
First round: Ja’Marr Chase, WR, LSU (6’1, 200)
Would the Eagles catch a receiver in the first round two seasons in a row? Well, considering Travis Fulgham led the team with 539 receiving yards, I would say it’s not such a big stretch.
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Chase would be an excellent fit as an X receiver in the Eagles offense, and (in theory) would pair very well with Jalen Reagor as a Z, assuming Reagor can live up to his potential.
In 2019, Chase grabbed 84 passes for 1,780 yards (21.2 YPC) and 20 TDs. It was clear he had a better outlook than teammate Justin Jefferson, who was 22nd in the Vikings overall standings, had 1,400 yards received this season and should be the NFL’s offensive rookie of the year.
Chase may not work in the low 4.3 and not 6.5, but he’s very athletic and certainly big enough for the NFL. As for his skills, there’s not much to nitpick. He has excellent hands, runs good runs, is physical when hitting press, breaks attacks and can track the ball in the air. Despite being a legitimate star player, he will also do the dirty work and is considered a good blocker. A look:
Don’t be brave. If Chase is there, thank him and grab him.
Round 2: Wyatt Davis, OG, Ohio State (6’4, 315)
Davis’ grandfather is Willie Davis, the famous NFL Hall. He is considered one of the two or three best possible guardians in the country. He’s strong, nasty, and tough, with above-average athleticism (though perhaps not elite). Here it is against Clemson:
Davis played on the right wing at Ohio State, and the Eagles have a more immediate need on the left side, if Jason Kelce retires and Isaac Seumalo slips to center. In that sense, it’s not the perfect fit, but there is little reason to believe that Davis can’t play LG. He is a plug and play beginner and potentially very good in the long run.
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Round 3: Chazz Surratt, LB, North Carolina (6’2, 225)
Surratt is an interesting potential who went from quarterback to linebacker. In his first full season at LB in 2019, Surratt scored 115 tackles (15 per loss), 6.5 sacks, an INT and a forced fall. In 11 games in 2020, he had 91 attacks, 6 sacks and 3 passing breaks. Here’s a look at him as a quarterback and linebacker. As you can see, he doesn’t lack athletics.
Predictably, the Eagles defenders were bad in early 2020 after they did not address the free agency position or draft any advocacy preparations. When Alex Singleton replaced Nate Gerry, the defensive game improved, but the belief here is that the Eagles still need a legitimate three-man defender. Surratt seems to learn quickly and understand the game from a quarterback’s perspective.
Round 5: Elijah Moore, WR, Ole Miss (5’9, 185)
There are a lot of smaller bed bugs WRs ready to enter the 2021 NFL draft and as such there could be some great values on day 3. One of my favorites is Moore, who had a monster 2020 season , getting 86 catches. for 1,193 yards and 8 TDs in just 8 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 game. Moore Highlights for 2020:
Yes, we all love Greg Ward’s story, but the reality is that at 8.3 yards of run per catch (and only 5.3 yards per goal), he doesn’t legitimately threaten opposing defenses as an initial slot. There are too many quality slot receivers in this draft to not grab one. I don’t know if Moore will still be there in round 5, though someone it will be good.
Round 5: Ar’Darius Washington, S, TCU (5’8, 178)
At 5’8, Washington will be a non-automatic for some teams in a safe position, but the Eagles have shown in recent years that they don’t care so much about their back height. If you can beat his height, Washington is a really good player, with speed, ball skills (5 INT in 2019) and ready to hit.
TCU’s Ar’Darius Washington (@ ad_washington24) is something SPECIAL.
🔹Natural ball skills and ability to play games
🔹Fluid hips and quality range
🔹Slope down with intensity
🔹 Underestimated approach, but solid and tenacious
VibEarl Thomas vibra?Name defined to control. pic.twitter.com/xa2Co2fovr
– Carter Donnick (@ CDonnick3) June 12, 2020
He is a replacement candidate for Rodney McLeod.
Day 6: Marco Wilson, CB, Florida (6’1, 192)
Wilson occupies the “star” position in the Florida defense, which is a CB-S-LB hybrid role. If you remember, a popular player who made fun of the Eagles during the 2019 draft was Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, who played the same role in Florida. Wilson has experience both in the role of “the star,” and on the outside. This kind of versatility will appeal to the Eagles, who like their defensive backs to be “out of position”.
The Eagles can use massive defensive backs.
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Round 6: Kenny Yeboah, TE, Be Miss (6’5, 240)
Yeboah is from Allentown, Pennsylvania, and was a graduate transfer from Temple that exploded in her last school season at Ole Miss.
| Kenny Yeboah | Rec | Part | YPC | TD |
| 2016 (Temple) | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 |
| 2017 (Temple) | 14 | 136 | 9.7 | 0 |
| 2018 (Temple) | 13 | 154 | 11.8 | 1 |
| 2019 (Temple) | 19 | 233 | 12.3 | 5 |
| 2020 (Ole Miss) | 27 | 524 | 19.4 | 6 |
It should be noted that these 2020 statistics were in only 7 matches.
Yeboah played a more traditional role in college. For professionals, it will be more of a “TE move,” also known as F, and could pair very well with Dallas Goedert. A look:
It looks like Zach Ertz’s term with the team will end soon. If so, the Eagles will need to add depth to TE and a Day 3 perspective would make sense.
Day 6: Payton Turner, DE, Houston (6’6, 270)
Turner is an interesting person who played nearly 290 pounds as a 4i coach (lined up on the inside shoulder of the front) in his early years in Houston, before coming out to play more at a real DE position as a senior. In just 5 games in 2020, Turner had 25 attacks (10.5 to lose), 5 sacks and a hole.
He will compete in the Senior Bowl in January and looks like a smart kid in the next interview. Also consider the agility of a 6.6 and 270 kilo runner:
The Eagles don’t have a big need for DE, at least compared to other positions, but Turner could make sense on day 3 as a top defender with some experience playing inside.
Day 7: Obinna Eze, OT, Memphis (6’8, 315)
Eze is a long, athletic offensive tackle originally from Nigeria, which is likely to come out on day 3 of the 2021 NFL draft if it comes out. In that sense, it fits the theme of the Eagles shooting in large, athletic offensive attacks in the late third day from abroad, as they did with Jordan Mailata and Prince Tega Wanogho. Here he is against the UCF. As you can see, he is the most important player on the field:
Offensive offense isn’t a huge necessity for the Eagles this offseason. In LT, they have Jordan Mailata and Andre Dillard. On RT, they have Lane Johnson and Jack Driscoll.
Ideally, Eze would have experience in both LT and RT, but according to his college biography page, he has only played in LT. Still, it makes sense as another late-round development OT needs to be added to the pipeline.
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