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7 bold predictions for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2022 NFL draft
We’re just moments from the start of the NFL draft, where the 9-8 Philadelphia Eagles will look to add more talent to an ascending roster.
Philadelphia has needs on both sides of the ball and the general manager reportedly covets multiple dynamic players at key positions.
Howie Roseman loves to be aggressive and the Eagles will move up and down the draft board all weekend long.
With the first round of the draft set to start, here are seven bold predictions for the 2022 NFL Draft.
Philadelphia Eagles making calls about potentially trading up in the 2022 NFL draft
From NFL Now: Who is considering coming up and who is considering trading back a few days out? pic.twitter.com/3Rex1hCkHr
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 26, 2022
We’re about 48 hours from the start of the NFL draft and Philadelphia is once again dominating the headlines.
Howie Roseman loves to make moves and according to Ian Rapoport, the Eagles are the one team making the most noise in regards to trading up for a dynamic player on defense.
Philadelphia has an extra pick at its disposal thanks to the Carson Wentz trade and the target could be among a group of players that includes Kyle Hamilton, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Jordan Davis, Derek Stingley Jr., Jermaine Johnson, Jameson Williams, and others.
It’ll be interesting to see if the Eagles will have to part with pick No. 18 overall to move up, or would they part with a second or third-round pick?
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7 biggest Philadelphia Eagles related storylines to follow during 2022 NFL draft
With the NFL draft just days away, the Eagles will now enter the final phase of preparation for the biggest selection weekend in recent franchise history.
Philadelphia general manager Howie Roseman has created flexibility with valuable assets over the next few years and with the Eagles having two first-round picks, they’ve spent months diligently evaluating college football’s top talent in hopes of retooling an aging roster.
Philadelphia will enter Thursday night with 10 total picks, including two selections in the first round at pick Nos. 15 and 18.
With the recent struggles of properly evaluating talent, Howie Roseman would likely be best served trading up to acquire a dynamic player that can hit the ground running from day one.
With draft week just hours away from the beginning, here are the 7 biggest Eagles-related storylines to follow.
Will cornerback still be the top priority after the Patrick Peterson signing?
After eight weeks, we are seeing a clearer and clearer picture of where things are headed for the Minnesota Vikings.
This past week, the team added three cornerbacks, including Patrick Peterson. With those additions, the dire need for cornerback has dwindled, but it hasn’t gone away. The only cornerback on the roster after the 2022 season is Cameron Dantzler, and that’s not something you can roll with.
At No. 12 on the NFL draft board, there are a myriad of options they can go with, as just about any prospect makes sense outside of offensive tackle. Regardless of who they select, they will need to make an impact on day one, as the Vikings are setting themselves up to make a Super Bowl run.
Looking at the #Philadelphia #Eagles biggest positions of need after first wave of #NFL free agency
The Eagles will have three first-round picks in April’s NFL Draft, and as the team efficiently works through the first wave of free agency, the team’s biggest needs have somewhat changed.
Philadelphia signed pass rusher Haason Reddick and re-signed Derek Barnett, making the urgency for a pass rusher early-on in the draft that less critical.
Howie Roseman has talked about not wasting resources, and with the NFL draft a month away, here are the Eagles biggest needs after the first wave of free agency.
#NFLDraft2022: #Eagles to host S Jalen #Pitre, CB Ahmad ‘Sauce’ #Gardner on top-30 predraft visits
The Eagles have an urgent need at both safety and cornerback, so this NFL offseason has presented the perfect backdrop to scout some of the nation’s best talent.
The cornerbacks and safeties that’ll be available in the first two rounds could provide defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon with the versatile assets in the secondary needed to disrupt opposing quarterbacks.
Mike Kaye and Aaron Wilson of the Pro Football Network are reporting that Philadelphia has top-30 predraft visits scheduled with Baylor’s Jalen Pitre, and Cincinnati’s all-world cornerback, Ahmad ‘Sauce’ Gardner.
Who does Mel Kiper have Washington selecting in his second mock draft ahead of the NFL combine?
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Mel Kiper has produced his 2022 NFL Mock Draft 2.0, which includes a new first overall selection and two trades in the first round.
Going first overall is OT Ikem Ekwonu to the Jacksonville Jaguars. As for the Commanders, Kiper does not have Washington trading up for a quarterback but remaining at the No. 11 overall position.
If Washington fans are hoping for inside linebacker Devin Lloyd (Utah), Kiper believes the NY Giants will take him at No. 7.
Personally, I have been hoping cornerback Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner (U Cincinnati) who might be available at No.11 for the Commanders. However, Kiper feels Gardner will also be gone, taken at No. 8 by Atlanta.
At No. 9 Kiper foresees Cleveland trading up with Denver, and then taking what he feels is the top receiver this class, Drake London (USC).
Center, Tyler Linderbaum (Iowa) is taken in the No.10 spot immediately ahead of Washington, which means if this scenario were to hold up, not only would Washington be able to select a quarterback, but they could have whichever one they desired.
With the No 11 overall selection in the draft, Kiper has Washington taking the first quarterback off of the board in Kenny Pickett (Pittsburgh).
“Taylor Heinicke hasn’t shown he can be a consistent, NFL-level starter; Pickett could be an upgrade,” wrote Kiper.
“This is still a little high for a quarterback based on my big board. I have Pickett and Malik Willis 19 and 20 respectively. But the 24-year old Pickett is ready to play in the NFL right now. I don’t think he will have to have the developmental time that Willis will need.”
“Ron Rivera’s team could compete in the NFC East with competent quarterback play and Pickett could give them a chance. He’s going to be under the microscope at the combine, as we still don’t have an official hand-size for him. He’s expected to have below 9-inch hands, which has been one of the benchmarks for quarterbacks. I’m curious to hear how he does in interviews with teams as well.”
Who are the other quarterbacks drafted in the first round?
Kiper sees the Steelers taking Malik Willis (Liberty U) at the No. 19 selection and the Lions with the Rams’ pick (via the Stafford trade) selecting Matt Corral (Ole Miss) with the final pick of the first round at No. 32.
With assets to use, here are 7 difference-makers the #Philadelphia #Eagles should consider trading up for in 1st-round of the #NFLDraft2022
The NFL’s scouting combine is just days away and as all 32 teams around the league start to ramp up their draft evaluations, we’ll take a look at players the Eagles could potentially trade up for.
Philadelphia has three first-round picks in April’s draft and several pressing needs at edge rusher, cornerback, and safety.
Depending on how the first six or seven picks of the draft develop, the Eagles could see a scenario where the organization is able to package some picks and trade up with hopes of acquiring the player Howie Roseman covets.
We’ve highlighted seven difference makers that fit that scenario.
