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More Eagles, Jason Peters, Andre Dillard talk: 4 Reasons for fans to worry

By Matthew Korman

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 03: Andre Dillard #77 of the Philadelphia Eagles guards Khalil Mack #52 of the Chicago Bears in the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on November 3, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 03: Andre Dillard #77 of the Philadelphia Eagles guards Khalil Mack #52 of the Chicago Bears in the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on November 3, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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Luke Joeckel #78 (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
Luke Joeckel #78 (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /

3. Let’s compare Dillard to some other highly drafted tackles.

Here’s some fair warning. This next point isn’t encouraging.

Since 2009, a total of 42 offensive tackles were selected in the first round of the NFL Draft. Of that number, only seven non-injured tackles managed to start less half of their team’s games in their rookie seasons.

Since 2009, a total of 42 offensive tackles were selected in the first round of the NFL Draft. Of that number, only seven non-injured tackles managed to start less half of their team’s games in their rookie seasons.

That includes Andre Smith and Jason Smith in 2009, Gabe Carimi in 2011, Luke Joeckel in 2013, Taylor Lewan in 2014, D.J. Humphries in 2015, and Andre Dillard in 2019.

The names in the group don’t inspire much confidence. Lewan, drafted by the Tennessee Titans 11th overall in 2014, has proven to be worth the initial investment, earning three Pro Bowl nods in his six-year career. Andre Smith, Jason Smith, Gabe Carimi, and Luke Joeckel, are no longer in the NFL.

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