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LSU security JaCoby Stevens (3) may very well be a draft goal for the Eagles in 2021.
The 2020 NFL Draft is within the books. Naturally, it’s time to begin predicting what the Eagles might do in 2021.
Philadelphia nabbed 10 promising picks this yr, together with first-round stud receiver Jalen Reagor and second-round developmental quarterback Jalen Hurts. Additionally they (hopefully) solidified the security place within the fourth spherical by taking Ok’Von Wallace.
However Matt Miller of Bleacher Report contemplated that the Eagles would possibly take one other security in 2021: JaCoby Stevens of LSU. He has “first-round potential” however goes off Miller’s board at No. 24 to Philly.
The Eagles didn’t deal with the defensive backfield within the 2020 draft till the fourth spherical and might want to make it a precedence subsequent offseason. One fast repair could be to take a look at the LSU secondary and the subsequent man up on the security place—JaCoby Stevens.
Coaches at Baton Rouge already imagine Stevens has first-round potential, and it’s simple to agree with that after watching him play in individual 4 instances final season. Stevens has vary, however he’s additionally a accountable, sensible participant in protection who can fill the necessity for a flexible defender on the place.
Stevens will enter his senior yr at LSU because the undisputed chief within the secondary after watching security Grant Delpit (Browns) and cornerback Kristian Fulton (Titans) land within the NFL. He completed with 92 complete tackles (9 for loss), three interceptions and 5 sacks in 2019.
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Eagles Rumors: 2021 NFL Draft Targets
Whereas Bleacher Report predicted Stevens to the Eagles at No. 24, the staff has extra urgent wants than security and there might be a ton of expertise on the market. In actual fact, some specialists are saying that subsequent yr’s class of broad receivers could also be deeper than this yr’s historic group. LSU’s Ja’Marr Chase is the golden goose however he probably received’t be round when the Eagles choose (except they tank in 2020).
However cornerback, offensive line and edge rusher stay priorities for Philly. Let’s examine the chances.
Creed Humphrey, C, Oklahoma
The 6-foot, 316-pounder is a brief and stocky former wrestler who likes to make use of his leverage to dominate defensive linemen. Sound acquainted? It positive sounds so much like Jason Kelce. The Eagles could also be grooming fourth-round choose Jack Driscoll to be the long run middle in Philly, however that’s not a given. Humphrey might be a late first-round choose in 2021 and fills a void as Kelce nears retirement.
Patrick Surtain II, CB, Alabama
He may very well be gone by the point Philly picks, relying on how the 2020 season performs out. Surtain could also be value buying and selling up for. The son of a three-time Professional Bowl cornerback, he checks all of the containers: nice dimension (6-foot-2, 203 kilos), superb versatility (performs each exterior nook and nickel) and first rate pace (4.57 seconds in 40). He has recorded three interceptions and 15 passes defensed, plus 4 pressured fumbles, in two years at Alabama.
Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State
Would the Eagles take a linebacker within the first spherical? It’s the age-old debate, in all probability not. Nevertheless, Parsons is a transformed defensive finish who led the Nittany Lions in tackles in every of his first two seasons on the college. He tallied 109 tackles (14 for loss, plus 5 sacks) in 2019. He’s thought of the subsequent massive factor to return out of “Linebacker U” after incomes a spot on the Butkus Award watch listing and taking dwelling Large 10 Linebacker of the 12 months honors.
Joe Tryon, DE, Washington
The third-year linebacker out of Washington initiatives as an edge rusher on the subsequent degree. He may very well be a attain choose (once more, it will depend on the place the Eagles wind up selecting) however the 2021 draft class is weak at defensive finish. Tryon busted out for a career-high eight sacks (and 12.5 tackles for loss) in 2019 and continues to stand up mock draft boards merely primarily based on potential. At 6-foot-5, 265 kilos, he’s thought of a “relentless pass-rusher” with good pace.
Terrace Marshall, WR, LSU
How’s this for irony? Marshall is the man tasked with changing Justin Jefferson, the man the Eagles handed on this yr in favor of Jalen Reagor. Not like Jefferson, he’s an enormous, robust goal (6-foot-4, 200 kilos) and possesses an innate skill to trace balls down in area. He had 46 catches for 671 yards and 13 touchdowns final yr at LSU. However drafting one other receiver within the first spherical would point out the Eagles whiffed on their 2020 picks. Not a great look.
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