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Philadelphia Eagles 2019 NFL Draft watch: The Top 10 Offensive tackles

By Geoffrey Knox

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 01: Offensive linemen Jawaan Taylor of Florida (right) and William Sweet of North Carolina compete in a drill during day two of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 1, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 01: Offensive linemen Jawaan Taylor of Florida (right) and William Sweet of North Carolina compete in a drill during day two of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 1, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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NORMAN, OK – SEPTEMBER 014: Offensive lineman Cody Ford #74 of the Oklahoma Sooners engages the crowd before the game against the Florida Atlantic Owls at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma. The Sooners defeated the Owls 63-14. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)
NORMAN, OK – SEPTEMBER 014: Offensive lineman Cody Ford #74 of the Oklahoma Sooners engages the crowd before the game against the Florida Atlantic Owls at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma. The Sooners defeated the Owls 63-14. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) /

1. Jawaan Taylor

Here’s the valedictorian of this class at his position. Taylor won’t be around past pick number ten. He’s a shoo-in to be a difference maker at the right tackle position. NFL scouts also believe he has the skills to be a solid left tackle for a long time.

We’re pretty sure he’s on every team picking in the top ten’s draft board.

2. Andre Dillard

Dillard is probably a top-20 selection who, believe it or not, ran a 4.96 40 at the most recent combine despite tipping the scales at well over 315 pounds. He’s been called the best pure left tackle in this year’s selection meeting, and get this.

He may actually even be a better pass blocker than Taylor.

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3. Cody Ford 

Here’s a guy listed as a tackle/guard hybrid that might be a better fit to play guard in the NFL. Either way, his name has been linked to Philly a time or two, especially after they hosted him on a pre-draft visit.

You know ‘The Birds’ like versatile linemen who can play multiple positions, and if Philly goes with Ford at pick 25, that may not be seen as flashy or sexy but it is as solid a pick as they can make.

In the NFL, solid always trumps flashy.

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