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5 players the Philadelphia Eagles could target in the 2018 NFL Draft

By Ryan Quigley

Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell during the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell during the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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October 24, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans linebacker Cameron Smith (35) following the 42-24 victory against the Utah Utes during at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
October 24, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans linebacker Cameron Smith (35) following the 42-24 victory against the Utah Utes during at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

Cameron Smith, LB, USC

Third-year linebacker Jordan Hicks is a stud and so is 27-year-old Nigel Bradham. Unfortunately, Hicks has a concerning injury history to account for and Bradham will be a free agent at the end of 2017. He’ll more than likely be looking for a significant pay raise that the Eagles may not be abble to afford.

If Philadelphia is looking for a boost at linebacker next year, USC’s Cameron Smith would be an excellent addition. Smith was graded by PFF College Football as the top linebacker in the Pac-12 last season.

In two years, Smith has registered 161 tackles, eight tackles for loss, two sacks and three interceptions for the Trojans. The 6’2″, 245-pound Sacramento native has the ideal size of an NFL linebacker and would immediately compete for a starting job at the next level.

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