The Philadelphia Eagles made some solid moves in free agency this offseason and have set themselves up nicely for the 2020 NFL Draft.
The Eagles made a blockbuster trade for Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay, but they also signed defensive tackle Javon Hargrave, slot cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman, and safety Will Parks. Philadelphia also re-signed Jalen Mills but labeled the Mills as a “DB” instead of cornerback, which has given the Eagles secondary some options.
Fans have been very outspoken on the Eagles not signing a wide receiver during free agency, as their current receiver room is lacking elite talent in certain areas.
Quarterback Carson Wentz has shown he can win with anyone playing the position, but fans want General Manager Howie Roseman and the Eagles to secure some legitimate weapons for their 5th-year quarterback.
Future Hall of Fame wide receiver DeSean Jackson will be back and that will give the Eagles the much needed deep threat they missed after Jackson was injured for almost the entire 2019 season.
Luckily for the Eagles and their fans, they have the 2020 NFL Draft to add some receivers and other pieces to their Super Bowl puzzle. Here is an Eagles post-free agency 7-round mock draft.
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*Note: This is what we would consider doing, not what we think the Eagles will do.*
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Round 1, Pick 21: Eagles acquire Yannick Ngakoue, DE, via the Jacksonville Jaguars
*Trade*
Eagles receive Yannick Ngakoue
Jaguars receive Pick 21 and Eagles 2021 4th round pick
That is right Eagles fans! Who needs receivers when you can get a young and proven pass rusher in the NFL? For me, it is simple: You have Carson Wentz at quarterback. He has shown you that he can win games with limited talent, so this allows you to add an elite player like Yannick Ngakoue to your roster. Ngakoue would be the Eagles’ best pass rusher right away and would give them instant production and disruption from the edge.
The idea of taking a receiver in the first round is tempting, but this class is so deep that the Eagles will be able to add a starter or two in the later rounds. When you have the chance to get a proven player with a draft pick, you should make the move.
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