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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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Dec 29, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; LSU Tigers safety Jalen Mills (28) reacts after making a defensive play against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the first quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; LSU Tigers safety Jalen Mills (28) reacts after making a defensive play against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the first quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 7 (Pick 233): Jalen Mills S, LSU

Original Pick: Mills

This was my favorite pick by the Eagles from a value standpoint. They got a possible starting safety/cornerback on the talent level of Alabama’s Cyrus Jones who went in the second round to the Patriots in the seventh because of off field concerns. This is a risk former head coach Chip Kelly would not have taken and the risk will pay off.

Round 7 (Pick 240): Charone Peake WR, Clemson

Original Pick: Alex McCallister DE, Florida

Peake showed flashes of a top wide receiver in college and is coming from a line of successful Clemson receivers. He should have been the pick here and would have certainly made the opening day roster as a change of pace receiver who can play in the slot or go deep.

Round 7 (Pick 251): Jeremy Cash S, Duke

Original Pick: Joe Walker LB, Oregon

Walker was a fine pick considering it was strictly for special teams, but Cash also would make an impact there. In addition Cash was once considered a second rounder and fell because his skill set is that of a box cornerback in an era where they are becoming obsolete. However, he has a ton of talent and could have played for the Eagles as depth at safety and linebacker in the mold of Arizona Cardinals linebacker Deone Bucannon.

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