Pre Combine, Post Senior Bowl, Eagles Only Mock with 2 Free Agents
Round One:
15– CB Derek Stingley Jr.
If Stingley doesn’t fall to pick 15, Kaiir Elam or Trent McDuffie will. I would address the need of CB in round one and get someone to pair with Slay.
16– WR Treylon Burks
He is the best WR in the draft for what the Eagles need. At 6’3 225, he creates separation and has HUGE hand. Burks is also a very physical run blocker, which is something Philly wide outs are asked to do often.
19– DE Jermaine Johnson
Had a fantastic, eye opening, week during the Senior bowl. Jermaine is also very versatile, having played standing up, hand in the dirt, right side, left side, as well as LB.
Round Two:
51– S Jalen Pitre
Could fit into the hybrid role Malcolm Jenkins used to play. He is always mixing it up, and plays with an attitude he backs up with his on field aggression.
Round Three:
83– LB Channing Tindall
If the Eagles are not going to take a LB in the first 2 rounds, Channing is one of the best still on the board. He plays with speed, and brings violence that is not expected from his size. He would bring a much needed flair to the position.
Round Four:
123– OG/C Cole Strange
Cole could groom for a year under Kelce, if the Eagles see him as a Center, while he spends 2022 as an all purpose back up along the O Line. Cole brings aggression, and the work ethic the Eagles demand from the position.
Round Five:
154– RB Brian Robinson Jr.
Brian picks up yards after contact and is a punishing finisher. He uses his legs and his 6’1 225 lb frame to pick up the tough short yardage needed on 3rd and 4th an one. Would be a great rotational back.
162– TE Cole Turner
The Eagles want another pass catching TE to pair with Goedert, and with project Tyree Jackson out for a large part of the season, they will probably be drafting one. Cole Turner has proven to be a pass catching wonder. Turner has good hands and ball tracking ability. At 6’6, he’s another big body who gets the separation needed to be a reliable target for Hurts.
166– DT Otito Ogbonni
The former playmaking Bruin had such a good Senior bowl week that he very well may not last this long in the draft. Ogbonni has a very strong lower body and is a solid tackler. He also muscles his way through gaps and never gives up on plays.
Round Six:
205– S Nick Cross
Cross, a former track star, has impressive speed and good ball skills for a safety. He would bring much needed coverage ability from the S position, in a back up or as the third S in dime coverage. If the Eagles play it under Gannon.
The Haul
Defense: CB- DE- (2)S- LB- DT
Offense: WR- OG/C- RB- TE
I do not believe for one minute that these ten selections will remain in this draft order. I expect Howie to be active trading picks, and moving all over the board. (including possibly moving a first to 2023 or trading for a QB)
2022 Free Agent Wish List:
The Williams Duo
Marcus Williams
The Saints free safety is reaching what should be the prime of his career, at 26 years old. If the Eagles are willing to spend some money at the position, he is likely one of the safer bets as he hasn’t been injured in his NFL career. He may never get over being the player exposed in the playoff game that sent the Vikings to Philly (on the Eagles way to their first Super Bowl win) but he will command a four- or five-year contract worth $15 million a year.
Mike Williams
He isn’t the quickest player, but he does have the size the Eagles are missing from the wide receiver core. He would be a good red zone threat to pair with Dallas Goedert. His injury history makes it hard to project his value. He played well in 2021, but most guys do in a contract year. The Eagles will have interest, but at what cost is anyones guess. Howie is always creative, and if he wants him he will find a way.
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David
2/22/2022