Percent of Draft Capital used on each position 2011-2020, using the Fitzgerald-Spielberger Draft pick values
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— Brad Spielberger (@PFF_Brad) April 5, 2021
As the Eagles prepare for the 2021 NFL Draft, all eyes are on Howie Roseman and what he’ll likely do with the 12th overall pick.
Philadelphia has been linked to the top wide receivers in the draft with the growing narrative that the Eagles general manager can’t blow another opportunity to add a game-changing skill player.
Brad Spielberger of Pro Football Focus unveiled a revealing stat that shows just how inept Philadelphia has been at evaluating the wide receiver position.
Over the past decade, Philadelphia has spent the fourth most draft capital on the wide receiver position.
The impact from that haul can be debated and we break down the Eagles draft picks from the last decade.
