The Philadelphia Eagles enter the 2020 NFL offseason with a need for speed as Howie Roseman and company look to upgrade the roster at several pertinent positions. Despite having a hefty load at wide receiver from a salary perspective, the Eagles are expected to be active during a historic NFL Draft that could see more than 8 wideouts selected in the first round.
Philadelphia doesn’t have to draft a receiver with their first-round pick, but this year would be as good as any year to take the leap.
With the Eagles needing a big-time playmaker on the outside or in the slot, here are seven wide receivers that make sense for the Eagles in the 2020 NFL Draft.
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1. Henry Ruggs III — Alabama
Ruggs III would be beyond an ideal fit for the Eagles at 21 and they should consider trading up for the former Crimson Tide star. The Athletics Dane Brugler ranks Ruggs 12th overall and projects him to go around No. 15.
The Eagles need to get faster and the 5-foot-11 and 192 pounds Ruggs III has been clocked at a 4.32-second 40-yard dash and could be the fastest player in the draft.
Ruggs III averaged 18.6 yards per catch this season and 17.5 yards per catch during his three-year career at Bama with 25 total touchdowns.
This is the season for comparison and Ruggs could be for Carson Wentz what Tyreek Hill has become for Patrick Mahomes.