The Philadelphia Eagles will have a variety of personnel options at their disposal when the new league year starts next week, but the team is looking for huge upgrades via the NFL draft.
Eagles general manager Howie Roseman will likely have a huge decision to make with pick No. 21, as he can chase a homerun pick at wide receiver or address a litany of other needs in the first round.
The draft is made up of more than the first-round and this recent three-round mock draft from NFL.com’s Chad Reuter, the Eagles land a star safety and Jason Kelce eventual replacement at center.
PICK
21
Tee Higgins – WR
School: Clemson | Year: JuniorAdding another playmaker to the receiver corps is a high priority for the Eagles.
PICK
53
Antoine Winfield Jr. – S
School: Minnesota | Year: Sophomore (RS)PICK
85
Cesar Ruiz – C
School: Michigan | Year: JuniorPICK
97
Harrison Hand – CB
School: Temple | Year: JuniorProjected compensatory pick.
In Ruiz, the Eagles would be getting a steal that late in the draft.
At Michigan last season, Ruiz earned second-team all-Big-10 honors and started all 13 games for the Wolverines. Ruiz started 31 games at all five positions for the Wolverines and his versatility could only enhance the Eagles depth on the offensive front.
With Malcolm Jenkins wanting a new contract and Rodney McLeod set to enter free agency, Winfield would make up for the loss of missing on a player like Xavier McKinney from Alabama.
Winfield Jr. can do it all and even at 5-foot-9, 203 pounds, he improved his ball skills (seven interceptions as a senior) and could be a player that Jim Schwartz lines up all over the field.
