2020 NFL draft: Top prospects to watch in National Championship Game

On Monday night, the eyes of the college and NFL world will be on the Louisiana Superdome as LSU and Clemson battle for the College Football National Championship.

There will be plenty NFL scouts in attendance and with the Eagles have several needs, Monday night will be a prime opportunity to scout some of college football best athletes.

Here are a few of the top prospects that can help the Eagles to watch courtesy of the Draft Wire:

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1. Justin Jefferson — WR — LSU

The Eagles can use an explosive playmaker on the outside and Justin Jefferson is a huge reason that Joe Burrow will be the No. 1 pick. Jefferson can run every route, he creates big plays and his explosiveness would put the Eagles offense on another level.

Oct 12, 2019; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson (18) tackles Florida Gators running back Lamical Perine (2) during the first quarter at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

2. K’Lavon Chaisson — pass rusher — LSU

The Eagles can get younger along the defensive line and the LSU star wouldn’t be a bad player to start with. Chaisson is a Danielle Hunter clone and is versatile enough to play on the edge or in space.

Oct 12, 2019; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers safeties Grant Delpit (7) and JaCoby Stevens (3) in the second quarter against the Florida Gators at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

3. Grant Delpit — safety — LSU

Malcolm Jenkins and Rodney McLeod could both be on the move this offseason, although the Eagles are likely to keep one at safety. Delpit is rangy and could be a perfect fit to learn from the veterans. The 2019 Jim Thorpe Award winner is viewed as one of the top two safeties coming out of the 2020 NFL Draft class and the type of young and elite playmaking talent the Eagles need.

LSU cornerback Kristian Fulton (1) during an NCAA football game against Georgia Southern, Saturday, August 31, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)

4. Kristian Fulton — CB — LSU

With Jalen Mills set to hit free agency, the Eagles could replace the former LSU cornerback with one of the current Tiger greats. Fulton has great feet, a good change of direction and could be available for the Birds in round 2.

Jan 7, 2019; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Clemson Tigers cornerback A.J. Terrell (8) celebrates with safety Isaiah Simmons (11) after scoring on an interception return in the first quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the 2019 College Football Playoff Championship game at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

5. A.J. Terrell — CB- Clemson

Terrell is a thin player, in the mold of current Eagles cornerback, Sidney Jones. Terrell plays with good leverage and utilizes the sidelines as another defender. Terrell also has good ball skills, picking off six passes during his career.

6. Isaiah Simmons — LB-S — Clemson

The Eagles don’t normally put a ton of value into the linebacker position, but Simmons isn’t your typical linebacker. A versatile hybrid, Simmons can linebacker or safety, thus adding value to any defense that selects him.

7. Tee Higgins — WR — Clemson

Higgins is a player that has been mentioned with the Eagles anytime a mock draft comes up. He went to Clemson, so he’s played in huge games throughout his career. At 6’4″ Higgins is a player in the mold of Alshon Jeffery and probably what the Eagles thought they were getting in Arcega-Whiteside.