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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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Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) warms up prior to the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game against the Clemson Tigers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) warms up prior to the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game against the Clemson Tigers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Calvin Ridley, WR, Alabama

Wideouts Alshon Jeffery and Jordan Matthews are scheduled to become free agents at the end of the year. Torrey Smith could also be out the door if the Eagles choose not to pick up his $5 million option. If things don’t go the Eagles’ way, they could be back in the market for a receiver in next year’s draft.

Ridley is coming off a disappointing sophomore campaign after recording 1,045 yards and seven touchdowns as a true freshman in 2015. But this is a player who has been compared to Oakland Raiders wideout and former Alabama star Amari Cooper. NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein even called him a faster version of Cooper.

You can never be too deep at receiver in the NFL and Ridley would a solid addition if chosen by the Eagles in next year’s draft.

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