5 potential replacements for Jason Peters at the NFL Scouting Combine

Everyone in NFL circles is talking about the absolutely loaded defensive linemen in this draft class, but the offensive line has some studs that could be franchise changing anchors for a bevy of NFL franchises. Led by names like Jonah Williams, Dalton Risner, Greg Little, Dennis Daley and Jawaan Taylor, this group has a few names that could be eventual replacements for Jason Peters.

The future Hall of Famer is playing on a year to year basis at this point, and whether it’s Jordan Mailata or a player selected via the draft, the Eagles have to start making arrangments for the day Peters decides to walk away.

Here are five offensive tackles that the Eagles should keep an eye on as potential replacements for Peters down the line.

Oct 27, 2018; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Kyler Murray (1) celebrates with offensive lineman Bobby Evans (71) after throwing a touchdown pass during the second half against the Kansas State Wildcats at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Bobby Evans, Oklahoma 6-4, 312

The Junior Evans was a second-team All-Big 12 selection for the Sooners, who won the Joe Moore Award for having the best offensive line in college football. ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. ranks Evans as the No. 7 available tackle in the upcoming draft, and he could be a guy that the Eagles could target in the middle rounds, with the talent to eventually be a Pro Bowl caliber player.

Nov 10, 2018; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive lineman Cece Jefferson (96) rushes as South Carolina Gamecocks offensive lineman Dennis Daley (74) defends during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Dennis Daley, South Carolina 6-5, 313

Daley is athletic and utilizes his hands and leverage to his advantage. Daley is an above average run blocker, who after a decorated Junior college career, took over at as the South Carolina starting left tackle spot and went on to start 23 games.

Dec 2, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive lineman Nick Bosa (97) rushes around Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman David Edwards (79) in the second half in the Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

David Edwards, Wisconsin 6-7, 315

Edwards has linear explosiveness but struggles to put together the total package when pass protecting.
Edwards played in 36 career games at Wisconsin, starting 29 of them. He’s also a pretty good athlete, as Edwards was a high school quarterback and initially played as a tight end for Wisconsin before he made the switch to offensive line as a redshirt freshman in 2016. Edwards earned a consensus second-team All-Big Ten selection, plus All-America honors for three different publications.

First-team (AFCA)
Second-team (FWAA, Walter Camp)
Third-team (Associated Press)

Dec 28, 2017; San Diego, CA, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive tackle Raequan Williams (99) works against Washington State Cougars offensive lineman Andre Dillard (60) during the first half in the 2017 Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Andre Dillard, Washington State 6-5, 306

According to the NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah, Dillard is a guy worthy of a first-round selection, and a player who is considered the premier pass protecting left tackle in this draft.

Mississippi offensive lineman Greg Little (74) plays against Vanderbilt linebacker Kenny Hebert (42) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Greg Little, Ole Miss 6-6, 325

Talent wise, Little should be the top pick in the draft, and a guy that could anchor an offensive line and become an All-Pro in the process. A year to sit and watch Peters while working on his strength and fine-tuning with his technique could allow Little to be a Pro Bowl left tackle for years.