5 players Philadelphia Eagles could select with first-round pick
By Ryan Quigley
Could one of these five players be wearing a Philadelphia Eagles uniform in 2017?
The Philadelphia Eagles will have either the 14th or 15th overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft. Their final draft position will be decided by a coin toss at the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine with the Indianapolis Colts.
The Eagles could go several routes with their first-round selection. Philadelphia is dealing with a major deficiency in receiving threats and may opt to take a wideout in the first round. But with Ryan Mathews likely to be released this offseason and Darren Sproles set to retire after the 2017 season, running back could be another possibility.
Philadelphia also needs help defensively. The Eagles’ secondary was the worst in the NFL in 2016, according to Pro Football Focus. Cornerback Nolan Carroll is set to become a free agent this offseason, Leodis McKelvin is a possible cap casualty and Jalen Mills still has a lot to prove at the professional level.
The Eagles will have plenty of options in the first round, but who will they take? These five players are legitimate candidates.