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Philadelphia Eagles: 5 prospects who could replace Jordan Matthews

By Louie DiBiase

Sep 4, 2015; Kalamazoo, MI, USA; Western Michigan Broncos wide receiver Corey Davis (84) runs though the tackle of Michigan State Spartans linebacker Darien Harris (45) during the 2nd half of a game at Waldo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 4, 2015; Kalamazoo, MI, USA; Western Michigan Broncos wide receiver Corey Davis (84) runs though the tackle of Michigan State Spartans linebacker Darien Harris (45) during the 2nd half of a game at Waldo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 2, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Wisconsin Badgers defensive end Chikwe Obasih (34) and Western Michigan Broncos wide receiver Corey Davis (84) in action in the 2017 Cotton Bowl game at AT&T Stadium. The Badgers defeat the Broncos 24-16. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Wisconsin Badgers defensive end Chikwe Obasih (34) and Western Michigan Broncos wide receiver Corey Davis (84) in action in the 2017 Cotton Bowl game at AT&T Stadium. The Badgers defeat the Broncos 24-16. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Corey Davis, Western Michigan

A consensus first-round prospect was in the headlines this week for his comments about potentially playing in Philadelphia.

For the Eagles to have a chance at Davis, they would need to select him with the No. 14 overall pick as Davis believes he will be picked in the 12-18 range of the first round.

Davis, a standout at Western Michigan, played both on the outside and in the slot posting 97 receptions, 1,500 yards, and 19 touchdowns in his senior season.

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Although there are concerns that he played in the MAC conference, many players who played in lower tier conferences went on to be productive in the NFL (see Antonio Brown).

Drafting Davis could allow the Eagles to explore a trade for Jordan Matthews, while easing the rookie into the offense by playing him in the slot.

At 6’2″, Davis has the size and ball skills to thrive in the NFL, the speed is underrated too with Davis. Unfortunately scouts were unable to see it at the combine or pro day as Davis was battling an ankle injury.

Projected Round Selected: 1st Round

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