NFL Draft Grades - Philadelphia Eagles
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Grade: A
Drafting Darnell Wright over Peter Skoronski is interesting, as it means the Bears really didn't think he could play left tackle for them. Wright certainly can. He's an athletic tackle who didn't surrender a sack to Hendon Hooker last year. He also shut down Will Anderson. Justin Fields has to be thrilled about this selection.
Grade: A+
LOL wow. How did the Eagles land Nolan Smith when they easily could have selected him at No. 10? This is ridiculous, but as the adage goes, dumb teams make dumb picks, and the smart teams benefit. The Eagles are going to have an absurd defensive front that will demolish every quarterback in their path.
Grade: C-
The Texans had to move up for a center and not a receiver? Really? Juice Scruggs isn't even a great value here. I think he's a solid prospect and fills a need, but I don't get why Houston gave up a resource for him.
Grade: D
Michael Wilson is not someone I would have drafted in this range. He's a huge receiver and runs routes well, but there are some serious speed concerns. He also has major injury question marks.
Grade: B
Antoine Green was an inconsistent player at North Carolina. He has some deep speed ability, but he'll need to be a more consistent player to make it in the pros.
Grade: C+
Brandon Hill is an undersized safety who struggles to tackle. I didn't think he would be drafted, but we're entering UDFA territory anyway.
Walt's Mock Selections as of 6/6/2023 -View Current Mock Draft
Round: 1
Philadelphia Eagles: Nolan Smith, OLB, Georgia
Brandon Graham won't be around much longer, so the Eagles will need an edge rusher for the future. Philadelphia's pass rush was horrendous in the Super Bowl anyhow.
Nolan Smith needs to get stronger, but he has great speed off the edge.
*** OTHER 2023 NFL DRAFT POSSIBILITIES: ***
1. Jalen Carter, DT - This seems like Jalen Carter's floor. In fact, the Eagles could trade up a couple of spots for him.
2. Peter Skoronski, OT/G - If the Eagles don't feel comfortable with Cam Jurgens replacing Isaac Seumalo, they could draft Peter Skoronski if he's available.
Round: 1
Philadelphia Eagles: Matthew Bergeron, OT/G, Syracuse
The Eagles need a guard to replace Isaac Seumalo because it doesn't seem as though they're comfortable with plugging Cam Jurgens into that spot. If they don't draft Peter Skoronski at No. 10, they could obtain a guard at No. 30.
Matthew Bergeron played both tackle spots at Syracuse. He has quality size.
*** OTHER 2023 NFL DRAFT POSSIBILITIES: ***
1. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB - Like Bijan Robinson at No. 10, Jahmyr Gibbs at No. 30 gives the Eagles a better chance to win the Super Bowl this year.
2. Tuli Tuipulotu/Keion White, DEs - If the Eagles eschew a pass rusher at No. 10, they could easily target one with this pick.
Round: 2
Philadelphia Eagles: Zach Charbonnet, RB, UCLA
If the Eagles pass on Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs, they'll select someone like this on Day 2.
Zach Charbonnet is a quality receiver out of the backfield who runs with a nice burst.
Round: 3
Philadelphia Eagles: Mekhi Blackmon, CB, USC
Darius Slay and James Bradberry have been an amazing duo, but both will be 30-plus heading into 2023. The Eagles will need to replace one of them soon.
Mekhi Blackmon is a small cornerback, but he has great speed. He was terrific at the Senior Bowl.
Round: 7
Philadelphia Eagles: Dorian Thompson-Robinson, QB, UCLA
The Eagles will be looking for a developmental quarterback to compete with Marcus Mariota.
Dorian Thompson-Robinson has plus accuracy and scrambling ability, but there are issues with his arm strength.
Round: 7
Philadelphia Eagles: Rakim Jarrett, WR, Maryland
The Eagles are very top-heavy at receiver, as they have very little depth behind their two studs. Rakim Jarrett didn't have big production this past year. He can play outside or in the slot.
Past Grades and Selections
2023 NFL Draft Selections and Grades
A Drafting Darnell Wright over Peter Skoronski is interesting, as it means the Bears really didn't think he could play left tackle for them. Wright certainly can. He's an athletic tackle who didn't surrender a sack to Hendon Hooker last year. He also shut down Will Anderson. Justin Fields has to be thrilled about this selection.
A+ LOL wow. How did the Eagles land Nolan Smith when they easily could have selected him at No. 10? This is ridiculous, but as the adage goes, dumb teams make dumb picks, and the smart teams benefit. The Eagles are going to have an absurd defensive front that will demolish every quarterback in their path.
C- The Texans had to move up for a center and not a receiver? Really? Juice Scruggs isn't even a great value here. I think he's a solid prospect and fills a need, but I don't get why Houston gave up a resource for him.
D Michael Wilson is not someone I would have drafted in this range. He's a huge receiver and runs routes well, but there are some serious speed concerns. He also has major injury question marks.
B Antoine Green was an inconsistent player at North Carolina. He has some deep speed ability, but he'll need to be a more consistent player to make it in the pros.
C+ Brandon Hill is an undersized safety who struggles to tackle. I didn't think he would be drafted, but we're entering UDFA territory anyway.
2022 NFL Draft Selections and Grades
A- Grade
The Vikings-Lions trade was shocking. The Eagles-Texans trade is not. This is the least-surprising move of the 2022 NFL Draft. It was rumored that the Ravens loved Jordan Davis, but the Eagles felt the same way about him. The Eagles envision the 350-pound athletic marvel to be a good replacement for Fletcher Cox, so he's not going to just play two downs. His weight is a concern, but the upside is as big as Davis.
B Grade
The Eagles lost Brandon Brooks to retirement this offseason, so they needed another interior lineman. Philadelphia fans will be upset this pick wasn't used on a linebacker, but Jurgens is a solid player who fills a need.
A+ Grade
The Eagles are having an amazing draft weekend. Their latest pick has just made things even better. Nakobe Dean is a first-round prospect who has fallen because of some injury concerns. Those apparently included a pec strain, but seriously, who cares about that? This is a mega steal. Unless Dean has Ebola or something, this pick must be graded as an A+, as Dean easily slots in and upgrades a horrible linebacking corps.
B+ Grade
Thayer Munford played tackle at Ohio State, but he can't handle edge rushers, so he'll have to play at guard. Pass protection will still be an issue, but he should run block well. This is nice value for him.
2021 NFL Draft Selections and Grades
A+ Grade
The Eagles had a chance to trade up with the Falcons for CeeDee Lamb last year. They didn't pull the trigger, which led to them squandering their first-round choice on Jalen Reagor. It seems as though Howie Roseman learned from his crucial mistake last year, making the jump over the Giants for the dynamic Alabama receiver. When Smith, known as the "Slim Reaper" dominated the college football playoff, I never imagined he would be the third receiver chosen in this class, yet here we are. The Eagles added a dynamic talent to their offense, which they sorely needed.
C Grade
Based on his ability alone, Landon Dickerson is worth this pick. He's a very smart center with excellent technique. Unfortunately, he suffered countless injuries at Alabama, so he's a major risk this early in the second round. He makes sense as an eventual replacement for Jason Kelce, but I would've tried to obtain Dickerson in the third round.
B+ Grade
The Panthers traded down a couple of times, so it makes sense that they finally moved up, giving a sixth-round pick to move up three spots. Brady Christiansen was someone I had in the third round, so this makes sense. It also addresses a need, as Carolina had to protect Sam Darnold on the blind side.
C Grade
I mocked Chauncey Golston to the Cowboys, but in the fifth round. He's a high-motor, high-effort player, but he's not very talented. The Cowboys could have done better, but this isn't a terrible pick.
A+ Grade
It'll be interesting to see why Marlon Tuipulotu fell in the 2021 NFL Draft. I had him in the third round, so this is amazing value. Tuipulotu also fills a need, given that the Eagles lost so much talent at defensive tackle recently.
B+ Grade
I wasn't sure if the team that drafted Jacoby Stevens would designate Jacoby Stevens as a linebacker or a safety. Now, we know. Jacoby Stevens is a tweener, but the Eagles needed help at both positions, so perhaps they'll be able to mold Stevens into a quality player for them. I had Stevens drafted earlier, so this is a solid value.
C+ Grade
Doug Pederson is gone, but the Eagles are still spending several picks to address the trenches. This is their third Day 3 pick spent on a defensive lineman. I didn't have Patrick Johnson in my mock, but the seventh round is the time to scoop up priority UDFAs.
B+ Grade
I put William Bradley-King into my seventh round, 18 picks earlier than this. A pass rusher obviously wasn't needed, but it's nice that the Redskins were able to get some depth. Bradley-King is an athletic player with upside, so this is a solid choice.