Eagles midseason 2022 NFL mock draft: Bolstering Philadelphia’s defense
By Ryan Loftus
The Philadelphia Eagles improve the secondary and O-line on Round 1 as well.
LSU. Pick Analysis. cornerback. Derek Stingley Jr. 7. player. 817. Scouting Report
Round 1, Pick 7
There have been connections between Derek Stingley and the Philadelphia Eagles since the end of the 2021 Draft. After the Eagles passed on taking a cornerback in the early stages of the draft last year, heads turned to Stingley, arguably the top cornerback in the class.
At six-foot-one and 195 pounds, he has the size the Birds need in the defensive backfield. Currently, Tay Gowan is the only cornerback over six-foot-tall on the roster.
While Stingley hasn’t performed as well stat-wise, that is primarily because teams refuse to target him. His freshman year, he recorded 6 interceptions and 1 forced fumble. It’s a simple decision for the franchise. If Stingley is available at pick 7, he is a must-have.
Kenyon Green. player. 873. guard. Texas A&M. 14. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis
Round 1, Pick 14 (via IND)
You read that correctly. No quarterback was taken in the first round. Jalen Hurts gets the nod for another season as none of the guys expected to go in Round 1 look like franchise quarterbacks.
The Eagles instead select offensive guard Kenyon Green from Texas A&M, the evident successor for the aging and often-injured Brandon Brooks.
Green is six-foot-four and 325 pounds, but don’t let that fool you. He is fast for an offensive lineman. He also comes from a school that is known for developing offensive linemen into superstars.
Green has a chance to be one of the best prospects in recent years. This isn’t the sexiest pick, but pairing Green with Dickerson and Mailata is a very good start to restoring an offensive line that is aging quickly and in danger of declining.