Dream NFL Draft targets for Eagles to build unstoppable offense around Jalen Hurts

Expect the Eagles to look to the NFL Draft to continue building around the franchise, Jalen Hurts.
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Graham Barton, G/OT/C, Duke

Well, we had to throw an offensive lineman on the list that would make sense in the early rounds. Most would rank Troy Fautanu (Washington) and Taliese Fuaga (Oregon State) higher than Duke's Graham Barton as they're both talented players that can play both tackle and guard. We all know how Jeff Stoutland loves versatility.

Graham brings another element though. He can also play center which gives Philly another option should something happen to Cam Jurgens once Jason Kelce retires.

Worth mentioning: Jonathon Brooks, RB (Texas), Audric Estime, RB (Notre Dame), Bucky Irving, RB (Oregon)

If the Eagles are to add talent at tailback, it's probably to be expected that they'll do so by adding a cost-effective veteran free agent come the new league year or an undrafted rookie free agent after April's selection meeting. There are, however, a few future NFL stars if they're interested, in this draft class who are not named Blake Corum, Ja'Tavion Sanders, or Trey Benson.

Sanders' teammate, Jonathon Brooks averaged 6.1 yards per carry en route to 1,139 yards rushing and ten touchdowns. He also hauled in 25 receptions for 286 yards and reached the end zone one time as a receiver. He stands six-foot-tall and weighs 207 pounds.

Notre Dame's Audric Estime is five-foot-eleven and tips the scales at 227 pounds. He averaged 6.4 yards per carry while stacking 1,341 yards and 18 touchdowns. He also hauled in 17 receptions for 142 yards.

Lastly, we'd like to mention former Ducks star Bucky Irving (five-foot-ten, 195 pounds). He racked up 1,180 yards and 11 touchdowns on the ground. He also caught 56 catches for 413 yards and scored two touchdowns. All would make immediate impacts if Philadelphia showed some interest.

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