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Philadelphia Eagles: 7 UDFAs who could sneak onto the main roster

By David Esser

EAST LANSING, MI - OCTOBER 21: Offensive lineman Coy Cronk #54 of the Indiana Hoosiers blocks against defensive tackle Raequan Williams #99 of the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at Spartan Stadium on October 21, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)
EAST LANSING, MI - OCTOBER 21: Offensive lineman Coy Cronk #54 of the Indiana Hoosiers blocks against defensive tackle Raequan Williams #99 of the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at Spartan Stadium on October 21, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) /
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COLLEGE STATION, TX – SEPTEMBER 16: Michael Jacquet #6 of the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns has a pass go through his fingertips as Priest Willis #24 of the Texas A&M Aggies defends in the fourth quarter at Kyle Field on September 16, 2017 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
COLLEGE STATION, TX – SEPTEMBER 16: Michael Jacquet #6 of the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns has a pass go through his fingertips as Priest Willis #24 of the Texas A&M Aggies defends in the fourth quarter at Kyle Field on September 16, 2017 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /

Michael Jacquet, DB

When Doug Pederson was asked who stood out to him following Thursday’s practice, he listed out a few names: Jalen Reagor, John Hightower, Quez Watkins, Jack Driscoll, and UDFA cornerback Michael Jacquet. Considering the four previously mentioned names are all likely locks for the main roster, seeing Jacquet be included raised some eyebrows.

A wide receiver turned defensive back halfway through college, the former Louisiana-Lafayette CB’s biggest selling point is his size, standing in at an impressive 6-2, 195lbs. His wingspan was specifically noted during the pre-draft process, as his was actually 4-inches longer than any other DB at the combine.

Seeing as he only played corner during the final two seasons of his collegiate career, Jacquet is overall still pretty raw at the position, which is likely what led to him going undrafted. His physicality and athleticism provide a unique developmental project however, and he was quite the playmaker at CB for the Cajuns (4 INTS, 18 PBUs).

Despite not having a draft-able grade on him, the Philadelphia Eagles did give Jacquet the same amount of guaranteed money as the previously mentioned Arnold. If someone like Rasul Douglas doesn’t make the cut after training camp, Jacquet could definitely be the first man up in terms of replacing him on the depth chart.

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