5 Midround wide receivers who make sense for Philadelphia Eagles

There are so many things about Chase Claypool that are puzzling. You look at his numbers (150 receptions, 2,159 receiving yards, and 19 touchdowns throughout 45 career games at the collegiate level), and you think this guy is a can’t-miss prospect and a potential first-rounder at the wide receiver position.

Then, you look at the tape, and you feel like he maybe he’s a guy that doesn’t dominate as a man his size should. Maybe he just accumulates stats, and maybe the amount of time he spent on the field is the reason he piled so many numbers up. It just doesn’t feel like he’s going to be that big of a difference-maker at the pro level sometimes.

Each one of those theories could be totally off base, but they could also be fairly accurate. Then, there was the hullabaloo about him being switched over to play the tight end position. After all, that’s where he belongs right? Well, maybe a few experts jumped the gun on that one.

Don’t look now, but the big guy just ran a 4.42-second 40-yard dash, registered a 40.5-inch vertical, and turned in a 125-inch broad jump. Now, we’re totally confused. To be honest, cases can be made for and against Claypool making it out of the second round, but as stated, no one knows how these things are going to play out until the draft begins.

Questions about Claypool’s tape, his ability to beat press coverage, his explosion after the catch, and whether or not he’s someone who can make contested catches will be asked until the end of April rolls around, but if Philly takes a more pro-ready wideout early and a cornerback after that, here’s someone who may be too attractive a prospect to turn down if he’s available later on.