Well, we have one name you can probably cross off in the Eagles mock draft guessing game.

It appears the Eagles are more poised than ever to upgrade either the offensive or defense line after cancelilng a scheduled visit with Dee Milliner, according to the former Alabama standout himself.

Of course, the Eagles could feel so strongly about Milliner that they are simply scrapping the visit as a smokescreen, but that’s unlikely. The Eagles have made it very clear they are interested in upgrading their line play as they’ve brought in a host of the draft’s top offensive and defensive line talent.

While Milliner is considered the draft’s top defensive back prospect, many draft experts believe he’s not a top five talent.

Apr 26, 2012; New York, NY, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell introduces defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (Mississippi State) as the 12th overall pick by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2012 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports

Heading into the off season, the Eagles had tons of holes up and down the roster, and it seemed inevitably that the Eagles would need to use the draft to feel many of these holes, especially on defense. That all changed after the Eagles acquired ten players during free agency and did a great job off filling most off their holes with mid-tier players, on short, team friendly contracts. By doing so, the Eagles have freed up what they can do in the draft this year, especially in the early rounds. With that being said, the Eagles can still upgrade their team at certain positions and give themselves great depth heading into a long, grueling season. Here are 3 positions the Eagles should look to improve through the draft.

1. Safety: Last season, the Eagles had one of the worst secondaries in the league and the Eagles safeties were a huge part of the problem. Kurt Coleman and Nate Allen were at the top of the list in missed tackles and they were prone to giving up the big play. This off season the Eagles brought in two new safeties, Kenny Phillips and Pat Chung, who, only a few years ago, were one of the top safeties in the league. But heading into this season, both Phillips and Chung have questions regarding health and the ability to return to their Pro Bowl level. The Eagles need to take the next step in upgrading at the safety position by adding another one through the draft. This year’s draft has one of the best safety class in a while and it is a prime opportunity for the Eagles to continue to upgrade this position. I currently have the Eagles selecting UGA’s safety Shawn Williams in the third round. Another reason the Eagles may what to draft a safety is because, even if Kenny Phillips returns to his Pro Bowl form, Phillips is on a one year deal an could walk at the end of the season and would re-open a huge hole in the Eagles secondary.

2. Nose Tackle: The Eagles are transforming their defense from a small 4-3 to a large, physical 3-4 and need some more plug-and-play players on their defensive line. The Eagles signed NT Isaac Sopoaga this off season to be their starting NT for 2013, but the Eagles need to add a big, young NT who can develop under Sopoaga and eventually take over in a year or two. Right now the Eagles backup NT is Antonio Dixon and, to be honest, Dixon isn’t that great. At the moment I have the Eagles taking Johnathan Hankins, out of Ohio St., in the 2nd round, but i can also see the Eagles taking someone like Star Lotulelei in the first round because Lotulelei can play NT but also can play defensive end in a 3-4 front and Coach Chip Kelly likes to have versatile players.

3. Cornerback Heading into the 2011-2012 and the 2012-2013 seasons, the Eagles cornerbacks were supposed to be one of the best in the league. Either they really under performed or they’re just not the same corners they once were, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and Nnamdi Asomugha both stunk last year and, to make a long story short, they will not be returning to the Eagles this season. This off season the Eagles added Cary Williams and Bradley Fletcher, two corners the Eagles hope can be impact starters next season. I have no doubt Cary Williams can be a solid starter, but Bradley Fletcher is a question mark because of his injury history and his lack of starting experience. The Eagles can get rid of that question mark by selecting a player like Dee Milliner in the first round, the player I currently have the Eagles selecting with the first pick. The Eagles cornerbacks were terrible last year and the Eagles management has done a good job thus far of trying to fix it, but the Eagles shouldn’t stop yet and they should look to add someone like Milliner to put the finishing touches on replenishing the cornerback position.

Jan 7, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Dee Milliner (28) breaks up a pass intended for Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver DaVaris Daniels (10) during the second half of the 2013 BCS Championship game at Sun Life Stadium. The pass was intercepted by Alabama defensive back Ha

With the NFL draft rapidly approaching, its time to do another Eagles mock draft. The Eagles filled a lot of holes through free agency, especially on defense, and by doing so, the Eagles do not need to draft an particular position and can really approach the draft with the “take the best player available” strategy. This year there isn’t a clear cut favorites to go in the top-5 picks, which makes predicting what the Eagles are going to do much harder, but now that teams are finishing up in free agency and pro days are finishing up, it is becoming more and more clear which players teams are targeting. With that being said, their will be a few very talented player on the board when the Eagles select and it will be up to Chip kelly and Howie Roseman to decide which of the available players can come in an help the Eagles the most. But until April 25, its all speculation.

And with the 4th pick in the NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles select…

Dee Milliner, Cornerback, Alabama: The Eagles rebuilt their secondary with size and speed this off season and Dee Milliner fits that mold. Milliner measures in at 6’0″ and ran a dazzling time of 4.37 at the combine. Milliner is far and away the best cornerback in the draft and he also fits what Chip kelly is trying to instill into the Eagles defense. Milliner lays physical, he has good size for the cornerback position, and he has playmaking ability. Even though the Eagles brought in Cary Williams and Bradley Fletcher, Milliner would probably come in an start, possibly as the number one corner, along side Cary Williams, with Fletcher playing in sub packages and in the slot. Milliner can come to Philadelphia and make an instant impact on the Eagles defense.

Round 2: Johnathan Hankins, Defensive Tackle, Ohio St.: The secrets out, the Eagles are switching to a 3-4 defense. The Eagles signed Isaac Sopoaga, the starting nose tackle from San Fransisco, presumably to be the starting nose tackle next year, a leader in the locker room, but also to help bridge the Eagles into the 3-4 and allow them to draft a big, strong nose tackle. Hankins is 6’3″, 320 lbs and is very good against the run. Hankins has a very strong upper body which allows him to over power offensive line man in the run game, but he lacks the explosion to be a tagged a “pass rusher”, but he has the ability to collapse the pocket. Hankins would probably rotate in with Sopoaga and eventually take over the starting role in the future.

Round 3: Shawn Williams, Safety, University of Georgia: In my previous Eagles mock draft, I had the Eagles taking Shawn Williams in the 3rd round and I’m sticking with that pick. The Eagles added two safeties in free agency, Patrick Chung  and Kenny Phillips, but both have question marks going into the season. Shawn Williams can come in and compete for a starting job and if he doesn’t get it, he can develop through good coaching and he gives the Eagles much needed depth at the safety position. Plus Kenny Phillips is on a one year deal and he could leave next year, leaving a hole at safety again. This is one of the best safety class in a while and a good opportunity for the Eagles to add a strong player to their secondary.

Round 4: Matt Scott, Quarterback, Arizona: Matt Scott is pretty much unknown to the average NFL fan, but the people who do know who Matt Scott is know that he is a perfect fit in Chip Kelly’s scheme. Scott ran a read option offense in Arizona and has great arm talent. He has average size for the position, measuring in at 6’2″, but he has a very above average arm. Scott showed great touch in the pass game, but also the ability to throw the ball down field with relative ease. Scott’s main problem is that he had quiet a few of his throws batted down and that got him into trouble at times. I think Scott could fit perfectly into Chip Kelly’s offense and be a strong backup to Michael Vick.