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5 Philadelphia Eagles players destined to break out in 2017

By Ryan Quigley

Dec 4, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jalen Mills (31) against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 32-14. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jalen Mills (31) against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 32-14. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 25, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) and tackle Jason Peters (71) and running back Wendell Smallwood (28) and wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham (18) huddle against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field. The Philadelphia Eagles won 34-3. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) and tackle Jason Peters (71) and running back Wendell Smallwood (28) and wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham (18) huddle against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field. The Philadelphia Eagles won 34-3. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

These five players could emerge for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017.

Just about very year, a player comes out of nowhere and plays at a level far higher than expected. Last season, Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jordan Hicks played like a 10-year veteran in just his second professional season. Not only did he exceed expectations on the field, but he also became an important presence in the locker room.

Hicks’ development as a player and leader gave the Eagles a nice boost last season. Despite finishing off with a 7-9 record, the team was consistently competitive and never failed to keep games interesting. The Eagles lost by a touchdown or less in six of their nine losses in 2016, which signifies they may not be too far off from becoming a potential playoff caliber squad. The maturation of the team’s young talent will only increase their chances of making the playoffs in 2017.

So who could be this season’s Jordan Hicks? There is certainly no shortage of candidates currently on Philadelphia’s roster.

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