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Five Prospects The Philadelphia Eagles Need To Keep An Eye On

By Michael Beaudwin

Feb 26, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Louisiana Tech running back Kenneth Dixon runs with the ball in a workout drill during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 26, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Louisiana Tech running back Kenneth Dixon runs with the ball in a workout drill during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 28, 2015; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights wide receiver Leonte Carroo (4) makes a one handed catch during the first half of their game against the Maryland Terrapins at High Points Solutions Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights wide receiver Leonte Carroo (4) makes a one handed catch during the first half of their game against the Maryland Terrapins at High Points Solutions Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /

Wide Receiver, Leonte Carroo

Let’s circle back to wide receiver again. Drafting a receiver high isn’t necessarily a “need” for the Eagles, but that doesn’t mean the receiving corps in Philadelphia is complete. The Eagles are still lacking something. To me, it is consistency. Jordan Matthews and Nelson Agholor are fine wideouts, but neither have really found how they fit in the offense. And with a new offensive coordinator, they still may not know yet.

Leonte Carroo would bring a very good route runner to Philly’s young mix of receivers. Matthews and Agholor are likely to be WR1 and WR2 in 2016. This would leave a spot in the slot open for Carroo, or as a third on the outside. This is where Carroo makes his bread and butter. If he is left with one-on-one coverage, he will make defenses pay every time. The Eagles need the type of receiver that can be relied on for 3rd and 5 situations to come up with a first down.

Two pages back I wrote about drafting Josh Doctson in the first round, and how he would be and instant starter, possibly even the go-to guy. Carroo could be that guy, in time. However, he brings versatility, and more importantly consistency, to a position group that is one piece away from being lethal.

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