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2016 NFL Draft: Inside The Iggles’ Full First-Round Mock

By Ryan Quigley

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Sep 4, 2015; Kalamazoo, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans offensive tackle Jack Conklin (74) walks off the field during the 1st half of a game against the Western Michigan Broncos at Waldo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 4, 2015; Kalamazoo, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans offensive tackle Jack Conklin (74) walks off the field during the 1st half of a game against the Western Michigan Broncos at Waldo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /

13. Philadelphia Eagles: Jack Conklin, OT, Michigan State

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A week ago, Paxton Lynch would probably be the pick here, but now that Sam Bradford has been re-signed, Lynch will slip a little further.

The Eagles desperately need help on the offensive line. Jason Peters is slowly deteriorating and they have very little depth behind him. Unless the Eagles address this position in free agency, drafting Jack Conklin is pretty much a guarantee barring an unforeseen change of events.

Conklin has the size and strength to be a more-than-effective tackle in the NFL. He is not particularly athletic by any means, but he’s a tough player who can block anybody lined up across from him.

You can never have too much depth on the offensive line and the Eagles are learning that the hard way. They need to shore up their line before they can even think about anything else.

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