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What Would a Grade A Draft Have Looked Like for the Eagles?

By Jesse Shuter

Apr 29, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; From right to left Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson and owner Jeffrey Lurie and quarterback Carson Wentz and vice president of football operations Howie Roseman pose for a photo as Wentz is introduced to the media at NovaCare Complex Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 29, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; From right to left Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson and owner Jeffrey Lurie and quarterback Carson Wentz and vice president of football operations Howie Roseman pose for a photo as Wentz is introduced to the media at NovaCare Complex Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 28, 2014; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils offensive lineman Christian Westerman (55) against the Arizona Wildcats during the 88th annual territorial cup at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2014; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils offensive lineman Christian Westerman (55) against the Arizona Wildcats during the 88th annual territorial cup at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 5 (Pick 153): Christian Westerman OG, Arizona State

Original Pick: Wendell Smallwood RB, West Virginia

The more I hear about Smallwood the more I wonder why he was picked. Yes, he led the Big 12 in rushing. Yes, he has a skill set for the modern NFL. Yes, Ryan Mathews is injury prone. However, a running back drafted in the fifth round is not expected to have a large role. The way this draft went, there was talent just as interesting in the seventh and even undrafted.

The Eagles have bigger needs, and especially with the UDFA addition of Byron Marshall, there was no reason to spend a precious draft pick, the Eagles third choice on a running back unlikely to be on the team in three years.

Especially with passing on Seumalo, Westerman is the clear choice and frankly on draft day even if they had taken Seumalo this pick would have made a lot of sense.

Westerman was one of the top ranked guards in this draft, and the top ranked guard by some. He has a ton of talent, great measurables and an endless motor. He would likely have won the Eagles left guard job and had the potential to one day develop into their right tackle.

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