Howie Roseman doesn’t care about mock drafts, but we do. Mocking the Eagles to draft a cornerback is so popular that this week we’re going against the grain. Only mock drafts that do not have the Eagles taking a CB will be featured.
Josh Edwards, CBS
OT Graham Barton, Duke
Graham Barton is a Swiss Army knife that can fulfill a variety of roles along that offensive line. His long-term fit may be unknown but, for now, he gives them insurance at a variety of positions in the event of injury.
50 – DT Michael Hall, Ohio State
53 – WR Troy Franklin, Oregon
Don’t really disagree with any of the Barton write up. He filled in at center as a freshman before starting at left tackle as a sophomore, and his sub-33” arm length has him projected as an interior lineman. Drafting an OT in the 1st round who can play guard until Lane Johnson hangs them up is fine. But don’t draft definitive guards in the 1st round, and Barton is much closer to that end of the spectrum than he is a Lane Johnson replacement.
Hall fits the “don’t have the Eagles draft cornerback” theme for this, but an undersized DT in the 2nd round is a poor fit for the Eagles. Franklin definitely fits the speedster 3rd WR that the Eagles want.
Danny Kelly, The Ringer
EDGE Jared Verse, Florida State
The Eagles do here what they always seem to do in the draft, gobble up value with a potential day-one contributor in Verse. The former Seminoles star is an explosive pass rusher who plays with a blend of speed and power. He’ll be a nice complement to Josh Sweat, Haason Reddick, and Bryce Huff on the Eagles defensive line.
Well he won’t be a complement to Haason Reddick, but now they definitely have a roster spot and playing time available for him. But will he even be on the board at 22? I doubt it.
