Philadelphia Eagles, seven-round mock draft: Picking 12th

Jack Anderson gives the Philadelphia Eagles offensive line depth.

Don’t be surprised if the Birds take an offensive lineman much earlier than this. This team has so many positional needs that it’s hard to tell what they’ll address first. Time will tell who rises and falls on draft night.  When healthy, Philly’s offensive line is dominant. The problem is that they’re not healthy all that often. Down the road, the interior is worrisome.

Every offseason, the question is raised as to whether or not Jason Kelce will retire. Isaac Seumalo has been better than he’s given credit for but the Eagles could always upgrade as he has just two years left on his contract. Brandon Brooks is one of the top players in the entire league but hasn’t been able to stay on the field in recent years.

After that, Nate Herbig is the only reliable backup. In terms of pass protection, he had a phenomenal rookie year but he could use some work in the running game.

That’s why, at pick 189, Philadelphia brings in Jack Anderson,  a developmental guard who figures to be a better option than Sua Opeta or Matt Pryor. Herbig will also have to fight for his job as the top backup guard since Anderson is a little bit better of a puller.

He demonstrates sound fundamentals and plays to the whistle, a common theme among most of the prospects the Eagles should be considering. Jeff Stoutland could help Anderson develop into an eventual starter in the future.