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2019 NFL Draft: DraftWire Projects Philadelphia Eagles’ first five picks

By Justin Grasso

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 03: Josh Jacobs #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide carries the ball against the LSU Tigers in the first quarter of their game at Tiger Stadium on November 03, 2018 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 03: Josh Jacobs #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide carries the ball against the LSU Tigers in the first quarter of their game at Tiger Stadium on November 03, 2018 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 28: Offensive lineman Yodny Cajuste of West Virginia speaks to the media during day one of interviews at the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 28, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 28: Offensive lineman Yodny Cajuste of West Virginia speaks to the media during day one of interviews at the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 28, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Round 2, Pick 57

Yodny Cajuste, OT, West Virginia

The Eagles are recognized as having one of the better offensive lines in the league. Over the last two seasons, they have dominated for the most part. Even while battling injuries the Eagles have done an excellent job of making opportunities for their quarterbacks and running backs. How long will this specific offensive line last though? Guys are getting older, and changes need to be made.

Jason Peters might’ve suffered two severe injuries over the last two seasons, but he’s still going to ball in 2019. After a re-worked contract though, Peters only has one more season left. Then, he becomes a Free Agent in 2020. I think we all know what that means. So instead of waiting until next year to find a surefire starter at tackle, the Eagles can start to develop a guy now with West Virginia’s Yodny Cajuste.

The Eagles have Halapoulivaati Vaitai, and Jordan Mailata stashed behind their two starters, but both of those guys are unproven as permanent backups. If the Eagles feel they are getting a player, who can have longevity as a starting left tackle with a second-round pick, they could and should take a chance on making it happen. Peters didn’t miss much in 2018, but he did have to take plays off. As he gets his breaks, a guy like Cajuste could get a few reps for practice on a weekly basis in preparation of the future.

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