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5 players Philadelphia Eagles could select with first-round pick

By Ryan Quigley

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Michigan Wolverines tight end Jake Butt (88) is tackled by Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Marshon Lattimore (2) in the second quarter at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Michigan Wolverines tight end Jake Butt (88) is tackled by Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Marshon Lattimore (2) in the second quarter at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports /

Marshon Lattimore, CB, Ohio State

This year’s draft is very deep in cornerback talent, so drafting a corner in the first round shouldn’t be a huge priority for the Eagles. But if Marshon Lattimore is still on the board while they’re on the clock, they’d be absolutely insane not to pull the trigger.

Lattimore is arguably the best cornerback available in the draft. In 2016, he was targeted just 35 times and was credited with 14 passes defensed along with four interceptions, which is, uh, pretty amazing.

Lattimore will undoubtedly be one of the more highly sought-after players in the draft and may be off the board before the Eagles make their selection. But if he is available at 14 or 15, they’d be addressing a dire need while also taking the best player available.

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