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Philadelphia Eagles: 2019 NFL Draft Class midseason grades

By Justin Grasso

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 13: Miles Sanders #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs off the field with the ball after catching a 32 yard touchdown pass in the second quarter of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 13, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The catch marks his first touchdown in the NFL. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 13: Miles Sanders #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs off the field with the ball after catching a 32 yard touchdown pass in the second quarter of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 13, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The catch marks his first touchdown in the NFL. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) /
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ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 27: Miles Sanders #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs the ball as Matt Milano #58 of the Buffalo Bills attempts to tackle him during the third quarter of an NFL game at New Era Field on October 27, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 27: Miles Sanders #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs the ball as Matt Milano #58 of the Buffalo Bills attempts to tackle him during the third quarter of an NFL game at New Era Field on October 27, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images) /

Miles Sanders, RB

Round 2, Pick 53

The former Penn State running back was an interesting pick. Considering the Eagles have avoided drafting a running back early on for so many years, it was shocking to see them actually go through with grabbing one in the second round this offseason.

Knowing Miles Sanders was drafted so high, it comes as no surprise the Eagles are doing all they can to try and use him. Sometimes, Sanders looks really good. Other times, we wonder why the Eagles spent such a high pick on him. Regardless of how you feel, there’s no denying that Sanders has been producing in multiple areas for the team.

Not only is Sanders a rotational running back — but he’s also the team’s most productive deep threat right now, in addition to being the kick returner. In total, Sanders has 568 total scrimmage yards on offense with two touchdowns. Not bad for a rookie, who has to share snaps. Sure, Sanders has his struggles, but he’s been an essential piece to the Eagles’ offense this season.

Grade: B

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