These are the top 25 players I like in the draft when taking the draft location, positional needs, and fit into account. It is a not top 25 list. These are just my favorite guys at this time.
iol:
Jackson Powers-Johnson iol, Oregon
— David (@PHLEagleNews) February 4, 2024
Best interior lineman in the draft. Plays both C & G
Agile, efficient, versatile, powerful, technical, leader, aggressive, mauler, violent, combative, finisher
Allowed 1 pressure & 0 sacks over 497 pass-block snaps
My favorite prospect@Eagles pic.twitter.com/qRz0On3LzU
Running Back:
Dylan Laube RB New Hampshire
— David (@PHLEagleNews) February 4, 2024
One of the best route runners in the RB class.
Catches almost everything thrown his way. His ability as a receiving threat coupled with his elusive running style is a dangerous combination!
Versatile & dynamic play-maker. Good fit for @Eagles pic.twitter.com/E7cDbYzZZI
Wide Receivers:
Xavier Legette WR, South Carolina
— David (@PHLEagleNews) February 4, 2024
Elite burst and top speed. Catches everything, sideline, in traffic, and deep balls. Strong solid frame & hands.
50/50 balls are more like 70/30, bully
Amazing balance & agility as well as flexibility
1 yr of tape is the only question@Eagles pic.twitter.com/AFt9BAHsEK
Brian Thomas Jr WR, LSU
— David (@PHLEagleNews) February 4, 2024
Agile w/ wide wingspan & catch radius. His quickness creates space & separation, he's a hard matchup in the middle. Thomas makes grabbing the ball out of the air look effortless. Good YAC & should be able to win routes with his body in the red zone@Eagles pic.twitter.com/iPGNT30Ljb
Troy Franklin WR, Oregon
— David (@PHLEagleNews) February 4, 2024
He just keeps getting better. Elite speed & route running. Every catch he hauls in he makes with ease. Very sure hands, even at the high point & when overthrown. He has the size, the wheels, ability, & desire. Verts, slot, outside, all. RD1 talent@Eagles pic.twitter.com/GpSJpx4cXA
I'd love to see Ladd McConkey added to the Eagles' offense.
— David (@PHLEagleNews) February 3, 2024
Aggressive & skilled going for the ball, also tracks deep balls very well. Quick, & an above-average route runner who thrives on setting up DBs to create space.
Plays every down with a chip on his shoulder @Eagles pic.twitter.com/dLtcKoNNV5
Malachi Corley WR, Western Kentucky
— David (@PHLEagleNews) December 29, 2023
The YAC Monster- God- King, by any name, we get it, he's great at yards after the catch
Not just great, historically great!
Forced the most missed tackles w/40 next had 27
Per @PFF 2nd most broken tackles in yr since started tracking in 2014 pic.twitter.com/ohqnq0NV39
WR @malik_w2 Malik Washington @UVAFootball will be on a lot of 2024 @NFLDraft boards in April
— David (@PHLEagleNews) November 30, 2023
Set ACC single-season receptions record
110 rec, 1426 yards, 9 TDs
56 rec were 1st downs
TEN 100-yard games
Creates space – Precise Routes – YAC
Screen -Slot – Jet Sweep
Tank Dell vibes pic.twitter.com/iFkmCD7C54
Tight End:
Ben Sinnott, TE Kansas St
— David (@PHLEagleNews) January 22, 2024
Really good at intermediate routes, and also great at tracking a deep ball. A really good route runner and uses it to set up for plays later in the game. Speed is not his game. Will need a better release vs press. Above avg blocker & understands it well pic.twitter.com/qDnolvuC6t
Edge:
Bralen Trice, EDGE Washington
— David (@PHLEagleNews) January 21, 2024
6'4 274
He exhibits strong, combative hands. A very high-energy guy who attacks with violence and hits with bad intentions (in a good way). He is very quick and would be a great complement to the smaller pass rushers opposite him in Philly pic.twitter.com/btO3ZdEFSY
Chris Braswell Edge, Alabama
— David (@PHLEagleNews) February 4, 2024
One of the most athletic in class. Quick, shifty, powerful, & fast. Elite awareness & recognition.
Really good first step when pressuring & is also above average in coverage when dropping back
Motor runs high, has elite raw power & traits@Eagles pic.twitter.com/ZLuNFRz8w0
Would love to see Darius Robinson in an Eagles uniform with one of the two 2nd Rd picks.
— David (@PHLEagleNews) February 3, 2024
Team Captain, explosive, long, violent, strong hands, high motor, stays level, & productive
8.5 Sacks 12 Tackles For Loss
The @Eagles met with him at the Senior Bowl pic.twitter.com/j4HMUIZNZu
DL:
Braden Fiske DL FSU
— David (@PHLEagleNews) February 4, 2024
Fresh of a dominating week at the @seniorbowl
Violent, quick, & strong hands. Knocks OLs back
utilizing leverage and an understanding of how to respond to getting off blocks. Times snaps well.
Long arms, strong, good footwork, and a relentless motor@Eagles pic.twitter.com/Ufp2mist5J
Linebackers:
Jeremiah Trotter Jr. LB, Clemson
— David (@PHLEagleNews) February 4, 2024
Uber competitive, bloodlines!
Elite vs the run, reads & reacts well. Disciplined.
High energy, elite balance, & flexibility. Solid tackler & above avg pass rusher from the position
Sheds blocks well, elusive, & processes quickly
Playmaker @Eagles pic.twitter.com/HYg6EVW5j2
LB Payton Wilson brings violence to the point of attack & hits ballcarriers w/ bad intentions. Has a great burst & pursues sideline to sideline. Wilson has the athleticism to run w/ tight ends & he's so good in coverage at times you forget he's not a large defensive back @Eagles pic.twitter.com/nIODYec8Ng
— David (@PHLEagleNews) February 4, 2024
Junior Colson, LB Michigan
— David (@PHLEagleNews) January 21, 2024
6'3 247 21 years old
Has the speed to cover, and the agility to transition from sideline to sideline. Vicious hitter. Great instincts and burst, he's always involved and around the ball. pic.twitter.com/tXiZgm7Zlc
LB Trevin Wallace from Kentucky was a team Captain, something the @Eagles value. Trevin has no quit in him and pursues ball-carriers with a purpose & uses angles well. He is extremely physical & a very sure tackler Extremely quick, sometimes overrunning his assignment
— David (@PHLEagleNews) February 4, 2024
ST monster! pic.twitter.com/qVyRapRhUN
Safety:
Kamren Kinchens has looked great at the Sr. Bowl
— David (@PHLEagleNews) February 1, 2024
Tough, runs w/ receivers as seen in Mobile
Elite awareness, versatile, fit as S, NCB, etc. run-stopper, ballhawk & disciplined
If Eagles end the streak of not drafting a Safety in the first round, he's the guy@Eagles @KKinchens5 pic.twitter.com/jfa0YTzsgE
Tyler Nubin, Safety, Minnesota
— David (@PHLEagleNews) February 4, 2024
Great instincts & has finger-wagging swag @greghartpa
Very sure tackler who does not give up YAC
Reads & reacts to what offenses are doing with elite speed & recognition. Negates TEs
Versatile-plays in the box, slot, high- he can do it all@Eagles pic.twitter.com/S4Sgwl0qEa
Javon Bullard, Safety, Georgia
— David (@PHLEagleNews) February 4, 2024
Named top safety at Senior Bowl by teammates
Instinctive, while also anticipating & reading the offense & the QB. One word that keeps coming up is mirror. Mirrors the route, receiver, & playing the ball.
Good speed, quick hands, & fluid @Eagles pic.twitter.com/COx5r9s1SH
Beau Brade, S, Maryland
— David (@PHLEagleNews) February 4, 2024
"OneSpeeder, Pain Inflictor, Playmaker‼️"
Plays with violence “I wanted to inflict pain”
Great range & instincts, is always around the ball, covers, creates turnovers, & steps up when playing top talent. Confident, & all-important finger wag swag!@Eagles pic.twitter.com/QO21tGmSrw
Cornerback:
Terrion Arnold CB, Alabama
— David (@PHLEagleNews) February 4, 2024
Technical, efficient, aggressive, confident, play-maker
Shadows like a corner hits like a safety. Wraps up!
Uses his size well & is very agile. Eases in & out of coverage & recovers easily.
Patient, physical & has speed. 4.45 forty. Elite, CB1@Eagles pic.twitter.com/Mw679nS70H
Toldeo CB Quinyon Mitchell
— David (@PHLEagleNews) February 4, 2024
Great length & hands. Punches the ball out & plays through the receiver's arms. 37 PBUs the last 2 yrs
Elite ball skills, play-maker. 4 INTs in 1 gm
Patient, athletic, quick. Can run w/ anyone 4.39 speed YAC Killer- 48 yds after catch all yr! @Eagles pic.twitter.com/9iOqJSLCAh
Mike Sainristil CB Michigan
— David (@PHLEagleNews) February 4, 2024
His instincts & athleticism can’t be taught. He recognizes routes quickly & has strong hands that he utilizes to bully the ball from receivers & break up passes. Fluid hips that allow him to change directions with ease
Play-maker, Game-Changer @Eagles pic.twitter.com/J2I9Ibbu7O
Kris Abrams-Draine CB, Missouri
— David (@PHLEagleNews) February 4, 2024
Elite ball skills & displays excellent recovery speed
His ability to run stride for stride & turn his head back for the ball is rare. Good closing speed &uses his hands well on the line & going for the ball
Aggressive sometimes a detriment@Eagles pic.twitter.com/vdMmj7iL3t
Others I like not pictured:
Edgerrin Cooper, Zach Frazier, Cooper Beebe, Cooper DeJean, Ennis Rakestraw, Roger Rosengarten, Theo Johnson, Keith Randolph Jr., Blake Watson, Audric Estime, Michael Pratt, Kamal Hadden, Kiran Amegadjie, TJ Tampa, Kamari Lassiter, Brandon Dorlus, Dominick Punil and a few others.