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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December 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Sidney Jones (26) celebrates after the Pac-12 championship against the Colorado Buffaloes at Levi’s Stadium. The Huskies defeated the Buffaloes 41-10. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Sidney Jones

This could go down as one of the best value picks of the entire draft.

Jones was originally regarded by many as arguably the top cornerback in the draft. Unfortunately, he tore his Achilles at Washington’s pro day in March, which dropped his draft stock significantly.

In three years at Washington, Jones tallied 145 total tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, eight interceptions and six forced fumbles. Over the last two seasons, he allowed just one touchdown in coverage, which is, for lack of a better term, ridiculous.

While Jones may not play in 2017 because of his injury, that doesn’t change the fact that the Eagles got a rare talent at corner. This will go down as a not good, but great pick for Philadelphia.

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