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The Philadelphia Eagles whiffed in the 2020 NFL Draft according to experts and pundits, who cite passing on Justin Jefferson and the selection of Jalen Hurts, as the downfall for Doug Pederson.
ESPN had their NFL Nation reporters re-draft the first two rounds — all 64 picks — using the knowledge of how the season turned out for each rookie.
After watching the Eagles implode in the secondary time after time, Tim McManus went with Jaguars’ talented rookie cornerback C.J. Henderson, passing on Jalen Reagor.
21. Philadelphia Eagles
Original pick: Jalen Reagor, WR
New pick: CJ Henderson, CBHenderson fell down the board mainly because he was limited to eight games with a groin injury. But he was the second corner taken in the real draft for a reason. Henderson has elite speed and athleticism, is a playmaker, and would fill a void at the starting cornerback spot opposite Darius Slay. There’s an argument to stick with Reagor, who was limited by injury his rookie year but still has plenty of upside, but there’s enough depth at WR to address the position later in the draft. — Tim McManus
With their second-round pick, McManus erases Howie Roseman’s perceived mistake, getting Carson Wentz a weapon instead of competition with the No. 53 overall pick, landing former Texas speedster, Devin Duvernay.
53. Philadelphia Eagles
Original pick: Jalen Hurts, QB
New pick: Devin Duvernay, WRDuvernay did a little of everything for Baltimore this season, making an impact as a receiver (20 catches, 201 yards), a runner (4 carries, 70 yards) and a kick returner, where he finished with 578 yards, including a 93-yarder. The Eagles would welcome that kind of versatility to their attack. — Tim McManus
In the re-draft, Reagor falls down to No. 30 overall, while the talented Hurts becomes the Colts quarterback of the future after he goes to Indianapolis at No. 44 overall.
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