Ranking the Eagles' draft picks from worst to best

Ranking the Eagles’ draft picks from worst to best

Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Derek Barnett (Tennessee) poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) as he is selected as the number 14 overall pick to the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 5, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego State Aztecs running back Donnel Pumphrey (19) looks on during the first quarter against the Hawaii Warriors at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

Donnel Pumphrey

With Ryan Mathews‘ days in Philadelphia likely over and Darren Sproles soon to retire, it was essential that the Eagles selected a running back at some point during this draft. While Pumphrey isn’t necessarily a household name, he finished his four-year career at San Diego State with 6,290 career rushing yards, an FBS record.

At 5’9″ and just 178 pounds, it’s unlikely Pumphrey will be relied upon to carry the load for Philadelphia in 2017. He is more than likely set to become the heir apparent for Sproles when he eventually calls it quits.

Pumphrey is an outstanding playmaker and if he becomes half the player Sproles is, the Eagles will have gotten themselves a steal.

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