PHILADELPHIA — The draft season officially began last week as the NFL World descended upon Mobile, Alabama for the Senior Bowl.
Philadelphia EaglesGeneral manager Howie Rosenman and Nick Sirianni were both on the sidelines, with three picks from April’s draft. Philadelphia has drafted two playersFrom the Senior Bowl in round one over the last five years (WR DeVonta SmithOT Andre Dillard), and has found success in the second round during that stretch with Senior Bowl attendees Jalen Hurts (QB), Dallas Goedert(TE) Landon Dickerson (OL).
Who are they most interested in from this class? Who are the players who have risen to the top in the first round of the Nos. 15-16, and 19 overall), with strong performances. These are not the best prospects.
For help, we reached out to Jordan Reid, an ESPN NFL draft analyst.
QB Malik WillisCould be possible early
The offseason saw the Eagles’ decision makers. with the mindset that Hurts is their starterIn 2022. “Jalen is aware of where he stands in relation to us. Sirianni stated in January that he knows he is our quarterback.
This is the most likely outcome. However, the Eagles know they are always looking for talent.
Reid has previously identified Willis as the best fit for PhiladelphiaThese are the top quarterbacks. Given his time to grow, it is possible to add Willis to the mix to help Hurts and possibly even back up. Gardner MinshewFor a few seasons. Reid said that the Senior Bowl’s QB play was “underwhelming across all areas”, partly due to the poor weather in Mobile, but Willis was the most impressive.
Reid said that Reid believed Reid had the strongest arm of all quarterbacks. His accuracy was a bit scattered throughout the week, but he was able put it all together Wednesday and I think he distinguished himself from the rest.
Reid has Willis now going sixth overall to win the Carolina PanthersIn his latest mock draftFollowing his original mock, he was ranked 14th. Kenny Pickett (11th overall), Matt Corral(18th overall). Sam Howell (20th).
“There were many unanswered questions.” [about this quarterback class]It feels very similar to exiting Mobile when you go into it,” Reid stated.
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Hurts already in place means there’s no need for you to force the issue. Focusing on other areas of need is the best option, including edge rushers. With 29 sacks, the Eagles ranked 31st last season. With the DE at 33 years old, it’s time for reinforcements. Brandon GrahamRoseman suggested that they “see a place for him going forward” following an Achilles rupture. Derek BarnettThis is a free agency
Philly is fortunate to have this strong defensive end group. No one exits the Senior Bowl more hot than Florida State’s edge rusher Jermaine Johnson IIReid, who is currently No. 15 overall to Eagles.
Reid said that Johnson was “I believe he was the greatest player on either the offensive or defensive sides of football,” noting Johnson’s explosiveness, power and solid repertoire. Jermaine is definitely someone they could be interested in, according to Reid. I believe that I saw Howie Rosenman at the sidelines to get a better view of Jermaine’s abilities.”
Johnson, 6-foot-5 and 260-pounds, was responsible for 11.5 sacks as well as 17.5 tackles for loss in last season’s Seminoles season.
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Johnson and UConn’s interior defensive lineman Travis JonesMobile was the only place where a prospect emerged as a more valuable winner than Oklahoma defensive tackle Perrion WinfreyReid’s opinion. The former No. The former No. 1 junior college recruit was part a defensive unit at Oklahoma that rotated players often, and he lacked consistent performance, but Winfrey, who is 6’4″ and 292 lbs, shined against his peers at Senior Bowl, when he received a steady supply of work.
His first-step explosiveness is unmatched. Reid stated that Reid has very good hand use and is able to combine those two things.”
Reid thinks Winfrey’s ceiling will be selected in the second round. But, Reid currently has Winfrey going 57th to the finish. Buffalo Bills. The Eagles have the 51st selection in the second round. While defensive tackle may not seem to be a pressing need for Philly, Philly loves to invest on both the offensive and defense fronts.
Other notable defensive linemen at the Senior Bowl were Dominique RobinsonMiami (Ohio), DeAngelo MaloneReid was from Western Kentucky.
Secondary help is needed by the Eagles. Reid is Philadelphia’s cornerback Ahmad “Sauce” GardnerOut of Cincinnati, 16th overall. Concerning Senior Bowl prospects, he prefers Clemson. Mario GoodrichAs a potential fit for the Eagles. Reid reports that Goodrich is a probable third-round selection at the moment.