The NFL Draft is less than two weeks away, which means it’s time to finalize mock draft season. Thanks to COVID-19, there are no Pro Days to observe as the pre-draft process comes to a close. While some players are performing their own isolated workouts, by and large, there will be no new information about these prospects between now and the NFL Draft. Based on everything the scouting community knows, let’s take a look at a seven-round mock draft for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Note that this mock draft does not include trades, due to the obvious issues involved with trying to simultaneously be general manager for two separate teams. Additionally, note that this Eagles mock draft was performed using the Draft Network Mock Draft Machine, so all of these players have a decent chance of being on the board when Philadelphia is on the clock.
Philadelphia Eagles Seven-Round Mock Draft 2.0
First Round (21st Overall) – Justin Jefferson, WR [NFL Draft Profile]
The Philadelphia Eagles need to give Carson Wentz something to work with, and Justin Jefferson seems like the most likely candidate for the job. Assuming that Henry Ruggs, Jerry Jeudy, and Ceedee Lamb are off the board, Jefferson is probably the best fit left for Philadelphia’s offense. He’s a great weapon in the slot that runs solid routes, makes plays in the red zone, and brings a nice physicality to the position. Alternatively, the Eagles could also go with a guy like Denzel Mims or Jalen Reagor with this pick.
Second Round (53rd Overall) – Trevon Diggs, CB [NFL Draft Profile]
Adding Darius Slay helps solidify Philadelphia’s secondary, but they could still use more help on the back end. Cornerback Trevon Diggs has the ideal size, build, and speed for the position. He excels at breaking up passes and has some of the best ball skills in the draft. While he can get beat in coverage, he has good recovery skills and should compete to start right out of the gate.
Third Round (103rd Overall) – Matthew Peart, OT [NFL Draft Profile]
Jason Peters probably isn’t coming back, which means Andre Dillard will probably take the starting left tackle job. This means that the Eagles need a swing tackle, and Matthew Peart is a fine choice for the job. Peart could use some footwork development and could stand to add some mass to his body. However, everything else about his game suggests he could turn into a starting-caliber tackle after a year or two on the bench.
Fourth Round (127th Overall) – John Hightower, WR [NFL Draft Profile]
This one is purely a value pick. John Hightower isn’t the most well-rounded player in this draft, but he is absolutely dangerous as a deep downfield threat. His 4.43 second 40-yard dash time speaks for itself, and his tape suggests that he might play faster than his testing number. Starting him opposite DeSean Jackson with Justin Jefferson in the slot should give the Eagles one of the most explosive receiving groupings in the league, and that’s without including Alshon Jeffery.
Fourth Round (145th Overall) – Markus Bailey, LB
Markus Bailey won’t impress anyone with his raw athleticism, but he has a long history of collegiate production and always finds a way to make a play. He’s definitely not a superstar in the making, but he should be a solid depth piece at the next level.
Fourth Round (146th Overall) – Anthony Gordon, QB [NFL Draft Profile]
Carson Wentz is the unquestioned starter in Philadelphia, but the Eagles should find a better backup. For better or worse, Carson Wentz has the injury-prone label and Nate Sudfeld is not an inspiring backup. Anthony Gordon set the collegiate world on fire last year, at least statistically. However, he only has one year starting under his belt and doesn’t have the greatest arm. He’s a perfect mid- to late-round option and should be able to keep the team afloat if he has to start for a game or two.
Fifth Round (168th Overall) – Antoine Brooks Jr., S [NFL Draft Profile]
Antoine Brooks can be a very good safety in a very specific role. The Maryland product excels near the line of scrimmage and can play a ferocious brand of football near the line of scrimmage. However, he struggles in coverage and doesn’t do much of anything to affect the passing game. If utilized solely as an early-down run defender, he could have a decent NFL career.
Sixth Round (190th Overall) – Lamar Jackson, CB [NFL Draft Profile]
Another Hail Mary on a valuable position. Lamar Jackson isn’t afraid to get up near the line of scrimmage and play a physical brand of football. He’s a decent press cornerback with the ability to drop into zone and read a quarterback. However, he’s not particularly fast and is going to struggle against speedy receiver. This, combined with his subpar play against the run, allows him to fall this far into the draft.
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