5 prospects the Eagles could target if they trade down in the NFL Draft

It’s NFL Draft week and heading into the selection process, teams are evaluating the process of trading back and acquiring more draft picks, or just staying put at your spot and pick the best available player.

Last season, Howie Roseman didn’t see a game changer in the first round and chose to move back 20 spots from 32 to 52, allowing the Eagles to pick up a 2019 second-round pick. Roseman then traded up from 52 to 49 with the Colts, to select talented tight end, Dallas Goedert.

If the Eagles don’t see the player they like at No. 25 and choose to move back in the draft, there are several big named players who could be available in the second round.

With that assessment, here are five prospects the Eagles could target if they choose to trade down in the NFL Draft.

Devin Bush, LB, Michigan

Bush’s size at the linebacker position could cause him to slip to the 2nd round, and he’d be a steal for the Eagles if they were able to add a pick, while moving back from No. 25. Bush is a play maker that could anchors the Eagles linebacker corp for years to come.

Dec 29, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (23) during a defensive play in the fourth quarter against the Michigan Wolverines in the 2018 Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, safety, Florida

The ball hawking safety could become Jim Schwartz own swiss army knife in the secondary, able to play the deep middle or slide into the slot and take away a bigger wide receiver or tight end.

Dec 29, 2018; Arlington, TX, United States; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Jerry Tillery (99) in action during the 2018 Cotton Bowl college football playoff semifinal game between the Fighting Irish and the Tigers at AT&T Stadium Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Jerry Tillery, DT, Notre Dame

Tillery isn’t a player that teams will necceasrily trade up for, but the former Notre Dame defensive tackle is definitely a first round talent who could slip to the second night of the draft. Tillery is quick off the ball and can excel as a pass rusher and against the run.

Nov 10, 2018; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners offensive lineman Cody Ford (74) reacts after the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Cody Ford, OL, Oklahoma

Ford, a powerful guard for the Sooners, would allow the Eagles to not rush Brandon Brooks back from his achilles injury, while securing the future of an aging offensive line. Ford will fit right in with the Eagles while utilizing his ability to dominate at the point of attack.

Nov 10, 2018; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Tigers running back Darrell Henderson (8) and wide receiver Tony Pollard (1) celebrate after scoring a touchdown against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Darrell Henderson, RB, Memphis

Henderson, a sturdy and shifty running back, could compliment Jordan Howard, while adding another dimension out of the backfield. Compared to Alvin Kamara and once considered a first round pick, Henderson (5-8, 208) doesn’t have breakaway speed, but is highly productive after a final season at Memphis that saw him rack up 214 carries for 1,909 yards and 22 touchdowns, while averaging 8.2 yards per carry.