Eagles 7-round mock draft: Realistic projection for the Birds

The NFL is just an hour away and with most draft boards completed, The Eagles Wire is delivering the final mock draft of the year. This edition — created on The Draft Network’s mock draft machine — allowed us to try to create a realistic scenario of what could actually happen tonight for the Eagles.

With no immediate needs at several positions, we drafted the best available player while adding a wealth of talent to a championship roster.

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

25. Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, S, 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.

Nov 17, 2018; Columbia, SC, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Deebo Samuel (1) gets past Chattanooga Mocs defensive back CaMiron Smith (15) for a 61-yard touchdown reception in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

53. Deebo Samuel, WR, South Carolina

The Gamecocks star was the fifth-leading receiver in the SEC this season with 62 catches for 882 yards (4th) and 11 touchdowns (2nd). He also led the conference in kick return average (24.78 yards) and was responsible for the only returned kick in the SEC this past season.

Samuel, who finished his career with 148 yards, 2,076 yards, and 23 offensive touchdowns, would immediately help the Eagles.

5’11” 216… I saw the clip of Deebo Samuel running off on a db… now this.. lol this stuff shows up when you watch his games too.. pic.twitter.com/RuXvVlhbMX

— CrockTIME (@eric_crocker) January 23, 2019

Deebo Samuel putting on a release clinic at the senior bowl practices.. sheeesh.. shade under 6’ weighing 216… this is impressive.. great feet.. has a plan.. and he can run.. definitely understands leverage.. who’s his receiver coach? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/eR44ym6yok

— CrockTIME (@eric_crocker) January 24, 2019

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

57. Jerry Tillery, DT, Notre Dame

Tillery isn’t a player that teams will necessarily 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.

Sep 22, 2018; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys running back Justice Hill (5) runs the ball as Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive back Vaughnte Dorsey (15) closes in during the game at Boone Pickens Stadium. Texas Tech won the game 41-17. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports

127. Justice Hill, RB, Oklahoma State

Hill has breakaway speed – and could be the perfect weapon for Carson Wentz, regardless of Darren Sproles returns or not. At Oklahoma State, Hill had 41 plays of 20-plus yards in college, and even more impressive, had zero drops and zero fumbles.

Hill rushed for 3,539 yards and 30 touchdowns in his three seasons.

Oct 7, 2017; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive back Michael Jackson (28) celebrates an interception during the game against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports

138. Michael Jackson, CB, Miami

Jackson came to Miami as a four-star recruit, He found his way into the starting lineup as a junior, tying for the team lead with four interceptions. Jackson also had 43 stops, three for loss, and five pass breakups on the year. Jackson garnered honorable mention All-ACC honors as a senior, starting all 13 games, posting 42 tackles, 3.5 for loss, 2.5 sacks, and six pass breakups.

Nov 26, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers offensive lineman Donnell Greene (73) during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Wisconsin won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

163. Donnell Greene, OT, Minnesota

Greene is a Big, powerful tackle with a prototypical frame who is a bulldozing run blocker.

Sep 1, 2018; Troy, AL, USA; Troy Trojans cornerback Blace Brown (18) waits to take the field before the game against the Boise State Broncos at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY SportsCreated:2018-09-01T16:55:32Restrictions:FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLYCredit:© Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY SportsUploaded:2018-09-12T05:09:52Full Preview Linkhttp://imagn.com/setImages/250562/preview/11228671Copy LinkImage ID:11228671File Name:20180910_ter_ah2_224.jpgImage Size:1299253 / 3265 x 2090Location:Troy AL USAKeywords:People:Other:

197. Blace Brown, CB, Troy

Brown is the nephew of famed Heisman Trophy-winning running back Herschel Walker. A first-team All-Sun Belt performer in 2017, starting 11 of 12 games (33 tackles, five interceptions, one interception returned for TD, six pass breakups). He suffered a torn ACL that kept him out of the team’s bowl game but managed to return for his senior season. In 2018, Brown played in all 13 games, starting the final seven (44 tackles, 1.5 for loss, one interception, six pass breakups) to garner second-team all-conference honors.