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Who Are The Philadelphia Eagles’ Top Eight Draft Targets?

By Pat Roach

Nov 21, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Vernon Hargreaves III (1) runs out of the tunnel before the game against the Florida Atlantic Owls at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Vernon Hargreaves III (1) runs out of the tunnel before the game against the Florida Atlantic Owls at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 26, 2015; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor Bears wide receiver Corey Coleman (1) celebrates his touchdown against the Rice Owls during the second quarter at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 26, 2015; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor Bears wide receiver Corey Coleman (1) celebrates his touchdown against the Rice Owls during the second quarter at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

8) Corey Coleman, WR, Baylor

This might come as a bit of a surprise. Of all the reports that have surfaced over recent weeks, the prevailing notion that the Eagles will pursue a dynamic receiver makes the most sense to me. Corey Coleman is the most explosive receiver in this class and fits the mold of the separator that Roseman covets. There are a number of other players that could fit here; Shaq Lawson, Deforest Buckner or Ronnie Stanley to name a few, but Coleman brings the most value. The Eagles want to get faster on offense, and Corey Coleman has the potential to be one of the premiere explosive pass catchers in the NFL. Moreover, he’s a much more complete package than some think, possessing the ability to attack the ball in the air, and make defenders miss in space. It’s tough to say whether or not the Eagles will target receivers in the later rounds and allow Agholor and Matthews to develop in the mean time. However, a player of Coleman’s caliber is incredibly enticing as a fallback plan.

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