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Philadelphia Eagles 2020 NFL Draft review

Field Level Media

April 26, 2020 at 12:28 am.

Philadelphia Eagles

1 (21). Jalen Reagor, WR
5-11, 206, TCU

2 (53). Jalen Hurts, QB
6-1, 222, Oklahoma

3 (103). Davion Taylor, LB
6-1, 225, Colorado

4 (127). K’Von Wallace, S
5-11, 206, Clemson

4 (145). Jack Driscoll, G
6-5, 306, Auburn

5 (168). John Hightower, WR
6-2, 189, Boise State

6 (196). Shaun Bradley, LB
6-1, 235, Temple

6 (200). Quez Watkins, WR
6-0, 185, Southern Mississippi

6 (210). Prince Tega Wanogho, OT
6-5, 308, Auburn

7 (233). Casey Toohill, OLB/DE
6-4, 250, Stanford

Grade: C-
The Eagles certainly surprised, particularly on Days 1 and 2. Many preferred Justin Jefferson to Reagor at No. 21, and the Hurts pick was a head-scratcher. While Carson Wentz clearly needs a quality backup, could Philadelphia have traded for Andy Dalton? The Eagles added major speed at wideout in Hightower and Watkins — plus a trade for Marquise Goodwin — but they failed to address the cornerback position.

Best pick
The Eagles lost a critical piece in Malcolm Jenkins this offseason, but they found a similarly versatile safety in Wallace, a good value in Round 4. Wallace can hold up deep or drop down to cover slot receivers or fill against the run. He’s not a blazer, but he’s smart and instinctive.

Upside pick
Some thought Reagor should go in Round 2, but there’s no doubting his explosiveness. Not only can he fly, but he has great stop-start and lateral quickness. He can also jump out the gym and is fearless attacking jump balls, making some incredible contested catches.

–By David DeChant, Field Level Media