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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 /
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Jan 2, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Bram Kohlhausen (6) is sacked by Oregon Ducks defensive end DeForest Buckner (44) in the 2016 Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Bram Kohlhausen (6) is sacked by Oregon Ducks defensive end DeForest Buckner (44) in the 2016 Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports /

3) San Diego Chargers: DeForest Buckner 3-4 DE, Oregon

The Chargers had two huge issues last year, offensive line and stopping the run. With Laremy Tunsil gone and Carson Wentz still on the board they could and probably would look to move down and grab offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley later on. However, with no trades, instead of reaching for Stanley they take a versatile and elite defensive lineman in Buckner.

Bucker has the athleticism and size to do just about anything on the defensive line and would provide some much needed help in the run-stopping game. He also would free things up for a pass rush. The Chargers defense would start to take shape with Buckner as a part of it.

The Chargers will likely target a Germain Ifedi or Jason Spriggs in round two.

NFL Comparison: Calais Campbell

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