3 Reasons Philadelphia Eagles should avoid trading up in 2020 NFL Draft

1. Let’s talk about Ruggs and Jefferson.

Former Alabama Crimson Tide standout Henry Ruggs is one player many fans have had their eye on. He ran an eye-popping 4.27 in the 40-yard dash during the most recent NFL Scouting Combine, good enough for sixth-best in NFL history.

Jefferson’s time of 4.43 doesn’t have the same ring to it, but that’s still a strong showing for someone who had people question his speed. The former LSU Tiger is a skilled route runner and hasn’t done anything to damage his reputation as one of the best receivers in the upper-tier.

There are quite a few draft pundits that believe that he can separate from some of the better cover corners at the NFL level which further demonstrates that Jefferson’s position as the fourth-best receiver in this class is secure.

2. Let’s compare this situation to another.

For reference, the New Orleans Saints traded up from 27 to 14 in the 2018 NFL Draft and gave up their fifth-round selection and their 2019 first-round selection. A similar move by Philadelphia would be too high of a price to pay seeing as how there will still be quality performers available if the Eagles stay put and remain at 21.