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2019 NFL Draft: Philadelphia Eagles seven-round Mock Draft 2.0

By Justin Grasso

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 01: Myles Gaskin #9 of the Washington Huskies rushes against the Auburn Tigers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 01: Myles Gaskin #9 of the Washington Huskies rushes against the Auburn Tigers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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STARKVILLE, MS – OCTOBER 21: Stephen Johnson #15 of the Kentucky Wildcats throws a pass as Jeffery Simmons #94 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs tries to defend during the first half of an NCAA football game at Davis Wade Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images)
STARKVILLE, MS – OCTOBER 21: Stephen Johnson #15 of the Kentucky Wildcats throws a pass as Jeffery Simmons #94 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs tries to defend during the first half of an NCAA football game at Davis Wade Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images) /

Jeffery Simmons, DT, Mississippi State

Round 1, Pick 25

Plenty of mock drafts going around the internet right now have the Eagles either taking a cornerback, running back or a safety with the 25th overall pick. Knowing the Eagles, they will take whoever the best player on their board is. And if it is a defensive lineman, you know they are thrilled. In this case, Jeffery Simmons, a player who is projected as early as a top-20 pick out of Mississippi State fell outside of his predicted range and landed with the Eagles.

Hailing from the same alma mater as Fletcher Cox, the Eagles could get some tremendous value with Simmons. Although the Eagles recently signed a Pro Bowl defensive tackle in Malik Jackson, Simmons brings some much-needed depth and enters into a situation where he will get valuable playing time, but not significant enough to rely on him entirely throughout the season.

The Eagles love the depth in the trenches when it comes to the defense. As they utilize a heavy rotation, Simmons would get some snaps on a weekly basis. Also, he would be learning from two seasoned veterans, who are Pro Bowl caliber players.

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