2016 NFL Mock Draft: Eagles Go Defensive
By Jesse Shuter
![Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Philadelphia Eagles executive vice president of football operations Howie Roseman speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Philadelphia Eagles executive vice president of football operations Howie Roseman speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/121b84a8eb2d5223d9ec48cc398429fcede16eccb267a1f3d386e718a90cacea.jpg)
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10) New York Giants: Ezekiel Elliot RB, Ohio State
It was not too long ago that the Giants were sitting in their war room arguing about taking an offensive lineman or a skill position player. They settled on the skill position player, also known as wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. I think that it is safe to say that it has worked out for them.
Elliot is the elite running back the Giants have not had in a long time and would add a new dimension to their often stale offense. A trio of quarterback Eli Manning, Beckham and Elliot would be scary for any defense.
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