1

Shawn Andrews

(actual)

OL

6'4''

345

5.27

Arkansas

Andrews should be a good OL as long as he can keep in condition.  The problem is that the Eagles gave up too much to get him - a 1st and 2nd Rd.   This is just too much for an Offensive Lineman, especially one who struggles with his weight.

The mock pick, Jon Vilma, was drafted much earlier than anticipated as the 12th pick overall.

GRADE D

1

Jon Vilma

(mock)

LB

6'1''

233

4.6

Miami

Although the best available player will be a WR at the 28th overall pick, the Eagles will probably not want to wait two years before a 1st round draft choice can contribute.  Also, they wish to give a chance this year to their young WRs to step-up. 

It is increasing unlikely that the Miami duo Vilma or Williams will be available at 28th but the Eagles are trying to move up in the draft so Vilma will stay as their selection.

Jonathan Vilma is a Ray Lewis type LB with all of the intangibles.  DJ Williams offers the best size / speed combination and may be drafted before Vilma. 

There are rumors that the Eagles will take an OL here.  I do not believe that.  If there is not a CB or LB available worthy of a 1st Rd pick, the Eagles would be foolish not to take a WR that in any other year would be a Top 15 pick despite their preferences.  Owens is 31 and the 2nd WR is a question mark. 

Others: Rashuan Woods WR; Lee Evans WR; DJ Williams LB; Michael Clayton WR; Vernon Carey G; Donta Thomas LB; Karlos Dansby LB.

2

Traded to 49ers to move up in the 1st RD

(actual)

2

Joey Thomas

(mock)

CB

6’0”

195

4.4

Montana St.

The Eagles have some depth that they need to acquire at CB and LB. It is very possible that one of these positions is filled in the 1st Rd.  Rather than reach for talent with the 28th pick in the 1st, the best value can be found in the 2nd and 3rd rounds at these positions.  The Eagles have a high need at the 3rd CB position.  Joey Thomas and Keith Smith may not be there in the 3rd.

Thomas is a fast man-to-man cover corner.  Can be 3rd CB.  Has the potential to one day push Brown and Sheppard.

Others: Julius Jones RB; Devard Darling WR; Keith Smith CB; Greg Jones RB;  Daryl Smith LB; Justin Smiley G;  Michael Turner RB; Derrick Hamilton WR; Ahmad Carroll CB.

3

Matt Ware (actual)

CB

6’2”

210

4.5

UCLA

Is probably more suited to Safety.  Will play as a Zone CB  and specialize against the larger WRs and faster TEs.  Also will play backup Safety.  Although better Cover CBs were not available due to the trade of 2nd Rd, good value at the bottom of the 3rd.

In the mock draft, Chris Snee did go in the 2nd RD and the Eagles passed on Demorrio Williams because they did not like his Wonderlic score of 12.

Grade A

3

Chris Snee (mock)

OL

6’3”

314

5.1

Boston College

Most Draft Boards have Snee going in the 2nd.  He may slip but there would be no chance that he would be available in the 3rd  if he were from a prominent college program.  Tough mauler with outstanding speed.  May be the 2nd best athlete at OL in the draft. 

Demorrio Williams would also be a steal here. Good instincts.  Is even faster than the current Eagle LBs.  Easily better than Boulware. 

Others:  Demorrio Williams LB; Jack Grove C; Michael Boulware LB; Shawntae Spencer CB; Keary Colbert WR.

4

JR Reed (actual)

S

5'11"

203

4.57

South Florida

Sleeper Safety whose real value may be as a Kick-Returner.  Averaged 31 yards per Kick Return.  Has better feet than Ware. 

The mock pick of QB McCown was off the board earlier in Round 4.

Grade A

4

Luke McCown (mock)

QB

6'3"

205

4.7

Louisiana Tech

Athletic QB to support Andy Reid's side job of grooming a young QB and spinning him off for a high draft pick in a few years.

Others:  John Navarre QB; Josh Harris QB.

4

Trey Darilek (actual)

G

6'4"

301

5.4

UTEP

Seen little action due to injury against limited competition.  Some scouts had him going in the 7th or being undrafted.  A reach.

The mock pick Stacey Andrews might have been their first choice but was picked earlier in Round 4.

Grade D

4

Stacey Andrews (mock)

OL

6'6"

342

5.1

Mississippi

Tremendous athlete and strength.  Brother of Shawn Andrews.  He is new to the position with very little starting time - raw.  A development project. But could be worth the patience.  I could see the Eagles converting him to Guard. 

Others:  Rich Gardner CB; Alex Lewis LB;  Chris Thompson CB; Colby  Bockwoldt LB.

5

Thomas Tapeh (actual)

Received from Welbourn trade to Chiefs

FB

6'1"

240

4.72

Minnesota

Powerful runner with very good hands. Does not possess great speed but will be used in short yardage and passes out of the back field.  A good change-up from Westbrook.

Grade B

6

Dexter Wynn  (actual)

CB

5'9"

175

4.5

Colorado St

Small CB who is a return specialist.  Eagles need to get starters Sheppard and Westbrook out of the return business.

Grade C

6

Marcell Allmond (mock)

CB

6'0"

205

4.5

USC

Underrated CB.  Nice size.  Good all-around skills.  Has played well against top competition.  

6

Andy Hall (actual)

QB

6'1"

218

4.67

Delaware

Scrambling QB who will become Andy Reid's new pet project.

Grade C  

6

Josh Sewell  (mock)

C

6'1"

300

5.0

Nebraska

Very good strength and speed combination.  Has the speed to block LB beyond the LOS or to get in front of the run.

Others: Jeris McIntyre WR; Jamaar Taylor WR; Maurice Mann WR.

7

Adrien Clarke  (actual)

G/C

6’2”

324

5.4

Ohio St

Physical condition - weight problems and back injury - have dropped Clarke into the 7th Rd.  Could play C and provide competition there and depth at G.  Hugh upside if physical issues can be overcome.

Grade A

7

Jon Harrell  (mock)

LB

6’3”

245

4.65

Northern Iowa

Small school, productive LB who has good size and decent speed.

7

Bruce Perry  (actual)

RB- KR

5’8”

200

4.41

Maryland

Third-down type RB. Good hands. Good receiving back.  Is a good compliment to Tapeh.  Another Westbrook-type back.

Grade A

7

Josh Davis  (mock)

RB- KR

6’0”

200

4.5

Nebraska

Third-down type RB. Good hands. Is an excellent Kick Returner.  Good receiving back.  His stats do not bear this out being on a running offense.

7

Dominic Furio  (actual)

C

6’3”

295

5.4

UNLV

Center who can play Guard.  Will need to make the team as a backup Center.  Will be long-shot to make the team.

Grade D

7

Tom Crowder (mock)

WR

6’1”

203

4.4

Arkansas

Good Special Teamer who has the measurables that could warrant the development effort as a WR.

Others:  Nathan Chandler QB.