Eagles-only 2021 mock draft, version 1.0

As a reminder, the Eagles are expected to have nine draft picks this year, with two in the fifth round and three in the sixth, depending on how the compensating pick projections go.

Round 1: Ja’Marr Chase, WR, LSU (6’1, 200)

Would the Eagles take a receiver for two consecutive seasons in the first round? Since Travis Fulgham led the team with 539 receiving yards, I’d say it’s not that much of a stretch.

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Chase would be a great fit as an X receiver in the Eagles’ attack, and would (in theory) be a great fit for Jalen Reagor as the Z, assuming Reagor can live up to his potential.

In 2019, Chase caught 84 passes for 1,780 yards (21.2 YPC) and 20 TDs. He was clearly a better outlook than teammate Justin Jefferson, who went to the Vikings 22nd overall, had 1,400 receiving yards this season and should be the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.

Chase may not be running in the low 4.3’s and he’s not 6’5, but he’s athletic enough and he’s certainly big enough for the NFL. There isn’t much to nitpick when it comes to his skills. He has great hands, he runs good routes, he’s physical when he beats the press, he breaks tackles and he can follow the ball in the air. Despite being a legitimate star player, he also does the dirty work and is seen as a good blocker. A look:

Don’t get cute. If Chase is there, just be thankful and bring him.

Round 2: Wyatt Davis, OG, Ohio State (6’4, 315)

Davis’ grandfather is NFL Hall of Famer Willie Davis. He is considered one of the top two or three guards in the country. He’s strong, mean, and tough, with above-average (though perhaps not elite) athleticism. Here he is against Clemson:

Davis played on the right in Ohio State, and the Eagles have a more immediate need for the left, as Jason Kelce retires and Isaac Seumalo slides in to the center. It doesn’t fit perfectly in that sense, but there’s little reason to believe that Davis can’t play LG. He’s a plug and play starter, and possibly a very good one, in the long run.

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Round 3: Chazz Surratt, LB, North Carolina (6’2, 225)

Surratt is an interesting prospect who switched from quarterback to linebacker. In his first full season with LB in 2019, Surratt scored 115 tackles (15 for loss), 6.5 sacks, an INT and a forced fumble. In 11 games in 2020, he had 91 tackles, 6 sacks and 3 pass break-ups. Here’s a look at him as a quarterback and linebacker. As you can see, he is not lacking in athleticism.

The Eagles linebackers were predictably poor in early 2020, after failing to tackle the free agency position or drafting pro-ready linebackers. When Alex Singleton replaced Nate Gerry, the linebacker’s play improved, but it is believed here that the Eagles still need a legitimate three-down linebacker. Surratt appears to be a quick learner, and he understands the game from a quarterback’s perspective.

Round 5: Elijah Moore, WR, Ole Miss (5’9, 185)

There are a ton of smaller, water bug WRs ready to compete in the 2021 NFL Draft, and as such, it could have some great values ​​on it on Day 3. One of my favorites is Moore, who had a monster 2020 season, making 86 catches for 1,193 yards and 8 TDs in just 8 games.

He’s an explosive slot receiver that can play on the field or on fast hitters as an extension of the run game. Moore’s highlights in 2020:

Yes, we all love Greg Ward’s story, but the reality is that at 8.3 meters per catch (and only 5.3 meters per target), he just doesn’t legitimately threaten the opposing defense as a starting point. There are too many quality receivers in that design to not get one. I don’t know if Moore will still be there in round 5, however someone will be good.

Round 5: Ar’Darius Washington, S, TCU (5’8, 178)

At 5’8, Washington becomes an automatic no for some teams on the safety position, but the Eagles have shown in recent years that they don’t really care about the height at the back. If you can get past his height, Washington is a really good player, with speed, ball skills (5 INT in 2019) and a willingness to hit.

He’s a replacement candidate for Rodney McLeod.

Round 6: Marco Wilson, CB, Florida (6’1, 192)

Wilson plays the “star” position in the Florida defense, a hybrid role of CB-S-LB. If you remember, Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, who played the same role in Florida, was a popular player who was mocked at the Eagles during the 2019 draft. Wilson has experience in the “star” role as well as outside the corner. That kind of versatility will appeal to the Eagles, who like their defensive backs to be ‘positionless’.

The Eagles can really only use defensive backs in bulk.

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Round 6: Kenny Yeboah, TE, Be Miss (6’5, 240)

Yeboah is from Allentown, PA, and he was a transfer graduate from Temple who broke out in his last college season with Ole Miss. His number:

Note, those 2020 stats were in just 7 games.

Yeboah played a more traditional tight role in college. In the pros he will be more of a “move TE”, AKA an F, and could pair nicely with Dallas Goedert. A look:

It feels very much like Zach Ertz’s tenure with the team is coming to an end soon. If so, the Eagles will have to add depth to TE, and a Day 3 prospect would make sense.

Round 6: Payton Turner, DE, Houston (6’6, 270)

Turner is an interesting prospect who usually played around 290 pounds as a 4i technique (lined up on the inside of the tackle shoulder) his first few years with Houston before moving out to more of a real DE spot as a senior to play. In just 5 games in 2020, Turner had 25 tackles (10.5 for loss), 5 sacks and a forced fumble.

He will be competing in the Senior Bowl in January, and in the next interview he looks like a smart kid. Also note the agility for a 6’6, 270lb rusher:

The Eagles don’t have much of a need at DE, at least compared to other positions, but Turner could make sense on Day 3 as a fringe defender with some experience playing on the interior.

Round 7: Obinna Eze, OT, Memphis (6’8, 315)

Eze is a tall and athletic offensive tackle prospect originally from Nigeria who will likely go on Day 3 of the 2021 NFL Draft when he comes out. In that sense, he fits the theme of the Eagles shooting big, athletic offensive tackles from abroad on Day 3, as they did with Jordan Mailata and Prince Tega Wanogho. Here he is against UCF. As you can see, he is the greatest player on the field:

Offensive gear isn’t much of a need for the Eagles this off season. At LT they have Jordan Mailata and Andre Dillard. At RT they have Lane Johnson and Jack Driscoll.

Ideally, Eze would have experience on both LT and RT, but according to his university bio page, he has only played LT. Still, it makes sense as another late development OT to add to the pipeline.

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