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Eagles Draft: Assessing Value And Prioritizing Need

By Pat Roach

Nov 28, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) celebrates a touchdown in the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) celebrates a touchdown in the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 29, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive back Jalen Ramsey catches a pass during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 29, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive back Jalen Ramsey catches a pass during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

Cornerback, on the other hand, became a need when Roseman shipped Byron Maxwell off to Miami, and was arguably a need even before then. I’m sure that taking Vernon Hargreaves, or perhaps even making a play for an elite prospect like Jalen Ramsey could be in the cards. Although it appears likely that Ramsey is out of reach, Hargreaves matches the Schwartz cornerback archetype; a smaller, agile and athletic player with ball skills.

Offensive line and EDGE are worth addressing, but do not feel as though they favorably align with the Eagles needs and draft value at #8 overall. That is to say, the best edge rusher likely to be available is Shaq Lawson, a very good prospect in his own right, but not an elite prospect worth aggressively pursuing over others at more pressing areas of need.

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