2021 Simulation Project for Eagles only, version 1.0

As a reminder, the Eagles are expected to have nine draft picks this year, including two in the fifth round and three in the sixth, depending on how the compensatory selection screenings play out.

Round 1: Ja’Marr Chase, WR, LSU (6’1, 200)

Would the Eagles take a receiver in the first round two consecutive seasons? Well, considering Travis Fulgham led the team with 539 receiving yards, I’d say it’s not that difficult.

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Chase would be a great choice as receiver X in the Eagles’ offense and would (in theory) marry well with Jalen Reagor as Z, assuming Reagor can live up to his potential.

In 2019, Chase caught 84 passes for 1,780 yards (21.2 YPC) and 20 touchdowns. He was clearly a better prospect than teammate Justin Jefferson, who placed 22nd overall in the Vikings, has 1,400 receiving yards this season and is set to be the NFL’s offensive rookie of the year.

Chase might not be running in the low 4.3 and he’s not 6’5, but he’s very athletic and he’s definitely tall enough for the NFL. When it comes to his skills, there’s not much to nitpick. He’s got good hands, he runs good roads, he’s physical when he beats the press, he breaks tackles and he can follow the ball into the air. Despite being a legitimate star player, he will also do the dirty work and is considered a good blocker. A glance:

Don’t be cute. If Chase is there, be thankful and take him along.

Round 2: Wyatt Davis, OG, Ohio State (6’4, 315)

Davis’ grandfather is NFL Hall of Fame member Willie Davis. He’s considered one of the top two or three guard prospects in the country. He’s strong, mean, and tough, with above average athleticism (though maybe not elite). Here it is against Clemson:

Davis played on the right side at Ohio State, and the Eagles have a more immediate need on the left side, if Jason Kelce retires and Isaac Seumalo slips inside down center. In that sense, it’s not a perfect fit, but there’s little reason to believe Davis can’t play LG. It’s a plug and play starter, and potentially very good, in the long run.

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Round 3: Chazz Surratt, LB, North Carolina (6’2, 225)

Surratt is an interesting prospect who has gone from quarterback to linebacker. In his first full season at LB in 2019, Surratt racked up 115 tackles (15 for loss), 6.5 sacks, an INT and a forced fumble. In 11 games in 2020, he had 91 tackles, 6 sacks and 3 breakouts. Here’s a look at him as both a quarterback and linebacker. As you can see, there is no shortage of athleticism.

The Eagles linebackers were presumably bad in early 2020 after they failed to address the free will position or recruit pro-ready linebackers. When Alex Singleton replaced Nate Gerry, linebacker play improved, but the belief here is that the Eagles still need a legitimate three-goal linebacker. Surratt appears to be a quick learner and he understands the game from a quarterback’s perspective.

Round 5: Elijah Moore, WR, Ole Miss (5’9, 185)

There are a ton of smaller WRs, who are set to make the 2021 NFL Draft, and as such they could have some good values ​​on Day 3. One of my favorites is Moore, who had a monster 2020 season, making 86 takes. for 1,193 yards and 8 touchdowns in just 8 games.

It is an explosive slot catcher that can make plays on the court or on fast hitters as an extension of the running game. Moore’s 2020 highlights:

Yes, we all love Greg Ward’s story, but the reality is that at 8.3 career yards per catch (and just 5.3 yards per target) he just doesn’t legitimately threaten opposing defenses as a location. starting point. There are too many quality slot receivers in this draft not to grab one. I don’t know Moore will still be here in Round 5, but somebody good will be.

Round 5: Ar’Darius Washington, S, TCU (5’8, 178)

At 5’8, Washington is going to be an automatic no for some teams in the safe position, but the Eagles have shown in recent years that they don’t care so much about height at the back. If you can get past his size, Washington is a very good player, with speed, ball skills (5 INT in 2019) and a willingness to hit.

He is a candidate to replace Rodney McLeod.

Round 6: Marco Wilson, CB, Florida (6’1, 192)

Wilson plays the “star” position in the Florida defense, which is a CB-S-LB hybrid role. If you remember correctly, a popular player who made fun of the Eagles in the 2019 draft was Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, who played the same role in Florida. Wilson has experience both in the role of “star” and in the outside corners. This type of versatility will appeal to the Eagles, who like their defensive backs to be “positionless”.

The Eagles can really use loose defensive backs.

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Round 6: Kenny Yeboah, TE, be Miss (6’5, 240)

Yeboah is from Allentown, Pa., And he was a graduate of Temple which broke in his last college season at Ole Miss. His figures:

Note, these 2020 statistics were only 7 games.

Yeboah played a more traditional tight ending role in college. Among the pros, he will be more of a “TE movement”, AKA an F, and could well team up with Dallas Goedert. A glance:

It feels like Zach Ertz’s tenure with the team is going to end soon. If so, the Eagles will need to add depth to TE, and a Day 3 perspective would make sense.

Round 6: Payton Turner, DE, Houston (6’6, 270)

Turner is an interesting prospect who mainly played around 290 pounds in 4i technique (aligned with the tackle’s inside shoulder) his early years in Houston, before moving away to play more of a true DE spot as a senior. In just 5 games in 2020, Turner had 25 tackles (10.5 loss), 5 sacks and a forced fumble.

He’ll be competing in the Senior Bowl in January, and he appears to be a smart kid in the following interview. Also note the agility of a 6’6, 270 pound rusher:

The Eagles don’t have a serious need for DE, at least compared to other positions, but Turner could make sense on Day 3 as an edge defender with some playing experience on the inside.

Round 7: Obinna Eze, OT, Memphis (6’8, 315)

Eze is a long, athletic offensive tackle prospect from Nigeria who is likely to make the third day of the 2021 NFL Draft if he comes out. In that sense, it fits the theme of the Eagles’ shots on big sporting offensive tackles at the end of Day 3 overseas, as they did with Jordan Mailata and Prince Tega Wanogho. Here he is against the UCF. As you can see he is the greatest player on the pitch:

The offensive tackle isn’t a huge need for the Eagles this offseason. At LT, they have Jordan Mailata and Andre Dillard. At RT, they have Lane Johnson and Jack Driscoll.

Ideally, Eze would have both LT and RT experience, but according to his college bio page, he only played LT. Still, it makes sense as another late development OT to add to the pipeline.

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