The Philadelphia Eagles are in pursuit of a big named wide receiver in the NFL draft and the team could have their eyes on the biggest fish on the board.
We’ve previously discussed the Eagles likely having to trade up to secure the services of a stud and CeeDee Lamb could be that player of interest.
Joe Tordy of 97.5 The Fanatic is reporting that Eagles GM Howie Roseman covets the former Oklahoma All-American and could make a full-court press to acquire him.
I've been told that the #Eagles are aggressively pursuing a trade-up in next Thursday's #NFLDraft2020. CeeDee Lamb is the "apple of his eye" for Howie Roseman. Roseman is "absolutely in love" with Lamb. Hearing if that fails or top 4 WR are gone, PHI will be bailing out of 21.
— Joe Tordy (@JoeTordy) April 15, 2020
Roseman usually plays it close to the vest with information, but there’s no doubt that Lamb is the “apple” of everyone’s eye.
Lamb would take the Eagles offense to another level and give Carson Wentz his most talented pass-catcher since entering the NFL in 2016.
After his dazzling pro-day performance at Oklahoma, Lamb certainly cemented his status as the player the Eagles must be aggressive in pursuing during next week’s NFL Draft.
CeeDee Lamb.
Specimen. Athlete. Whatever adjective you want to use. pic.twitter.com/8Yy1penZA5
— Kegan Reneau (@KeganReneau) March 11, 2020
Lamb was a first-team All-American after a season that saw him post 62 receptions for 1,327 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Just a reminder that CeeDee Lamb is a problem after the catch 😳
(via @espn)pic.twitter.com/s2HI38O14o
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) March 5, 2020
For the Eagles to make such a huge move, they’ll need to divvy up the proper compensation to go from No. 21 to the No. 10 pick, at the least.
Last year, the Pittsburgh Steelers traded up from pick No. 20 overall to pick No. 10 in the draft to select all-world linebacker Devin Bush.
Pittsburgh had to part with a first-round pick (No. 20), the 52nd overall pick and a 2020 third-rounder. The year before, Buffalo moved up from 22 to 16 by including a third and a fifth-round pick in the deal.
With only eight picks, Roseman would have to get creative, but crazier things have happened.