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Philadelphia Eagles: Inside The Iggles’ 2017 Midseason Awards

By Daniel Tashman

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 08: Nelson Agholor #13 of the Philadelphia Eagles scores a touchdown after making a 72-yard catch against the Arizona Cardinals during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on October 8, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 08: Nelson Agholor #13 of the Philadelphia Eagles scores a touchdown after making a 72-yard catch against the Arizona Cardinals during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on October 8, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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KANSAS CITY, MO – SEPTEMBER 17: Tight end Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs leaps into the end zone over Rasul Douglas #32 of the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth quarter of the game between the at Arrowhead Stadium on September 17, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri. ( Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO – SEPTEMBER 17: Tight end Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs leaps into the end zone over Rasul Douglas #32 of the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth quarter of the game between the at Arrowhead Stadium on September 17, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri. ( Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

Rookie of the Year – Cornerback Rasul Douglas 

There were really four nominees for this one with Douglas, Derek Barnett, Mack Hollins, and Jake Elliott. Douglas became the clear-cut choice here and for good reason. He hasn’t played like a rookie by any means. Instead, he’s looked like a six-year vet out on the field.

Douglas was selected in the third round of this year’s draft by the Eagles. Coming into the season, he was expected to be someone to provide depth and possibly be developed for the future. Instead, the Eagles may have found themselves a starting cornerback.

Due to injuries to Ronald Darby and Jaylen Watkins, Douglas was forced into action. The moment’s never been too big for the rookie as he displayed his tackling and ball-hawking abilities. Douglas has racked up two interceptions and seven pass deflections so far this season. With Darby and possibly Sidney Jones returning from injury, it will be interesting to see how the cornerback situation shakes out.

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