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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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Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) tackles Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) during the second quarter of the 2016 CFP Semifinal at the Georgia Dome. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) tackles Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) during the second quarter of the 2016 CFP Semifinal at the Georgia Dome. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Marlon Humphrey, cornerback, Alabama Crimson Tide

This may be a stretch, but there’s an outside chance that cornerback Marlon Humphrey, formerly of the Alabama Crimson Tide, could fall to the Eagles at pick 14. Now, we don’t believe it will happen, but if there’s a possibility, we’re in. Hey, stranger things have happened.

Philadelphia still has no idea who their starting corners are going to be next season. This draft will be littered with some talented guys who play the position, but the theory is Philly may take one early. If they can get their hands on one with Humphrey’s talent, there isn’t any sports fan alive who’s going to tell you that won’t be an excellent option.

We normally talk about excellent athletes who possess size and skill when we’re discussing ball carriers, but you can throw Humphrey in that category as well. He has height. He weighs in at about 197. You check out any tape on him, and you’ll see a guy who can be physical with big receivers and run with just about any receiver in the league.

That gets him the “thumbs up” heading into the first round of this year’s draft.

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