4 Running Backs the Eagles have targeted for the 2018 NFL Draft

Jordan Wilkins, Ole Miss

Jordan Wilkins is a 6’1″, 216-pound back out of Ole Miss. Wilkins just wrapped up his senior season by leading his team in rushing yards with 1,011 yards off of 155 carries. He averaged an impressive 6.5 yards-per-carry in 2017 against top-notch competition in the SEC. Wilkins rushed for over one-hundred yards in six of his 12 regular season games in his senior season. One of the games being against the National Champions, Alabama Crimson Tide.

The Eagles did not take the time to schedule a formal interview with Wilkins while out in Indianapolis. But they did have a quick run in with the future rookie. It is clear that as of now they may show some interest in taking a look at Wilkins if he happens to fall within the fourth or fifth round range.

Obviously, the Eagles wouldn’t be getting a bell-cow back with Wilkins, but they aren’t really in the market for one. Wilkins one-cut style would issue a change of pace in the backfield while Ajayi and Clement both run with speed and strength combined.