The Eagles continue to be linked to the top cornerback prospects in the first round of numerous NFL Mock Drafts with the NFL Draft now just over two months away.
Florida’s Quincy Wilson, Jalen Tabor, Washington’s Sidney Jones and others have been mocked to the Eagles by various NFL analysts, experts and NFL Draft prognosticators.
WalterFootball.com adds another cornerback to the list of those projected to the Eagles: USC’s Adoree Jackson.
Here is a look at WalterFootball.com’s projections to the Eagles in the first four rounds of the NFL Draft:
Eagles mock draft roundup
Round 1:
Philadelphia Eagles: Adoree Jackson, CB/KR, USC
Explanation: The Eagles are kicking themselves that they’ve missed out on Dalvin Cook and Mike Williams, who were taken in consecutive picks prior to this one. Either one would offer a much-needed massive upgrade to Philadelphia’s offense. It wouldn’t surprise me if the Eagles opted to move up for one of the two dynamic offensive play-makers.
This, however, is not a bad consolation prize, as the Eagles get to take a talented cornerback prospect. I’ve recently dropped Adoree Jackson because of the injury he suffered in the Rose Bowl, but I’ve heard no concerns over that. Actually, all reports indicate that teams regard him very highly, including one we published on the site where Charlie wrote that the Falcons were thinking about taking Jackson even though they have no need for a cornerback.
Round 2:
Zay Jones, WR, East Carolina
Explanation: After watching Nelson Agholor drop everything in sight, the Eagles might want to target a receiver with great hands, and that would be Zay Jones, who dominated the Senior Bowl.
Round 3:
Brian Hill, RB, Wyoming
Explanation: The Eagles need to provide Carson Wentz with a better running back. Ryan Mathews has his moments, but he’s unreliable, and the coaching staff doesn’t seem to like him too much anyway.
Round 4:
Carlos Henderson, WR, Louisiana Tech
Explanation: It wouldn’t surprise me at all if the Eagles doubled up at receiver, given how devoid of talent they are at the position.
Matt Lombardo may be reached at MDLombardo@yahoo.com. Follow him on Twitter @MattLombardo975.
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