The Philadelphia Eagles seem intent on loading all their eggs in one basket and utilizing the NFL draft to address the glaring need at wide receiver.
The Eagles missed out on or passed on several big-named wideouts that could have upgraded the wide receiving corp, as Howie Roseman seems comfortable with double-dipping in what some have described as a historic draft class at the position.
In Mel Kiper’s latest mock draft for ESPN.com, the Eagles land a familiar name at pick No. 21, as LSU star Justin Jefferson becomes the pick.
21. Philadelphia Eagles
Justin Jefferson, WR, LSUPhiladelphia addressed its hole at cornerback by trading for Darius Slay. The next hole that needs to be filled is at wide receiver, where Alshon Jeffery and DeSean Jackson had injury-plagued 2019 seasons and rookie second-round pick J.J. Arcega-Whiteside struggled. That resulted in a tough year for Carson Wentz and the Eagles’ offense, although they still went 9-7 and won the NFC East. Since this is a deep class of wide receivers, the Eagles should come out of the first round with their guy. Jefferson, who caught 111 passes from Joe Burrow last season, is a great fit.
Roseman will have to decide if he’s okay standing pat at No. 21 while conference and division foes such as the Cowboys and 49ers make moves to land Jerry Jeudy, CeeDee Lamb or Henry Ruggs.
Jefferson is definitely a player to covet if the Eagles stand pat, but could you imagine the outrage if the Birds or forced to deal with Lamb or Ruggs twice a season in the NFC East?
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