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NFL Draft: 5 Possible options for Philadelphia Eagles at pick 14

By Geoffrey Knox

Nov 21, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Temple Owls defensive lineman Haason Reddick (58) dives to make a tackle on Memphis Tigers wide receiver Jae'lon Oglesby (19) during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Derik Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Temple Owls defensive lineman Haason Reddick (58) dives to make a tackle on Memphis Tigers wide receiver Jae'lon Oglesby (19) during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Derik Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 5, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Temple Owls defensive lineman Haason Reddick participates in a workout drill during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 5, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Temple Owls defensive lineman Haason Reddick participates in a workout drill during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Haason Reddick, a defensive lineman/ inside or outside linebacker hybrid from the Temple Owls

Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive end Taco Charlton (33) rushes the passer against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive end Taco Charlton (33) rushes the passer against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

Playing in the Eagles’ backyard with the Temple Owls has allowed the Eagles to scout this young man without doing much for quite some time. Haason Reddick stands at six-foot-one and tips the scales at about 237 pounds. He worked out with the defensive linemen at the NFL Combine. He also has the versatility to play both inside and outside linebacker if necessary. That type of versatility on defense is enough reason to give Reddick some serious consideration. Keep in mind the fact that there’s still some concern as to whether or not Mychal Kendricks will still be on the roster come August or September.

There was some consideration to place Taco Charlton of the Michigan Wolverines in this spot as well. The addition of defensive end Chris Long changed that a little. So did the fact that Philadelphia already has talent on the edge and immediate need at so many other areas. For now, the talk of taking anything other than a skill player or a cornerback has cooled a bit. Reddick is an immense talent, as is Charlton, so both still deserved to be mentioned. Jarrad Davis of the Florida Gators may also be a better prospect, but the belief is Reddick may go higher. For that reason, he earns a spot on our list.

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