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Philadelphia Eagles 2016 Seven-Round Mock Draft Version 3.0

By Matt Giraldi

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 21, 2015; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners cornerback Zack Sanchez (15) makes an interception in front of TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Emanuel Porter (1) during the first half at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2015; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners cornerback Zack Sanchez (15) makes an interception in front of TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Emanuel Porter (1) during the first half at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

Fifth Round (No. 153 overall): Zack Sanchez, CB, Oklahoma

No offensive linemen still? Is this a Chip Kelly draft? Not quite, and I do expect the Eagles to address the offensive line at some point during this draft. Getting a cornerback is slightly more important at this particular point however. Sanchez is 5’11 and 185 pounds and started 37 games for the Sooners. Sanchez is a ball-hawk and would help bolster a secondary that had 15 interceptions last season. While some have criticized his size, his 4.5 and 4.48 40-yard dash times indicate top-shelf speed. He had a nine foot, seven inch broad jump and 35.5″ vertical jump. Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz loves his secondary to generate turnovers, and that’s precisely what Sanchez can offer.

Honorable Mention: Tyler Johnstone, OT, Oregon

Next: Fifth Round (No. 164 Overall)

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