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Philadelphia Eagles: Complete 7-round mock draft (leaning on the SEC)

By David Esser

Dec 19, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Florida Gators in the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Florida Gators in the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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BOISE, ID – NOVEMBER 6: Quarterback Zach Wilson #1 and offensive lineman James Empey #66 of the BYU Cougars both call out signals during second half action against the Boise State Broncos at Albertsons Stadium on November 6, 2020 in Boise, Idaho. BYU won the game 51-17. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images)
BOISE, ID – NOVEMBER 6: Quarterback Zach Wilson #1 and offensive lineman James Empey #66 of the BYU Cougars both call out signals during second half action against the Boise State Broncos at Albertsons Stadium on November 6, 2020 in Boise, Idaho. BYU won the game 51-17. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images) /

Round 6, 185th overall

player. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. IOL. BYU. James Empey. 185. 54

Offensive line is a position that the Philadelphia Eagles could easily end up addressing in rounds 1-3, but I ultimately decided it’d be better for them to wait until the later rounds. For starters, the team is expecting Andre Dillard, Brandon Brooks, and Lane Johnson to return to the starting lineup in 2021, and guys like Jack Driscoll, Jordan Mailata, and Nate Herbig have all shown promise this season.

Offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland has also consistently done well with “project linemen”, making these later spots a perfect place to hand him another rookie.

Coming out of BYU, James Empey primarily played center for the Cougars. He’s a little weak for the position at the pro level (6-4, 305lbs), but his technique is fairly polished for a guy who could slip to the 6th/7th round.

It’s also worth noting that Empey is on the older side (23 years) due to a missions trip that he participated in.

Round 6, 218th overall

Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. CB. Florida. 218. 54. Marco Wilson. player

After snagging Keith Taylor in the fifth-round, it’d behoove (SAT word!) the Philadelphia Eagles to double up on corner in the later rounds. With Nickell Robey-Coleman likely on the way out, and Cre’Von LeBlanc’s future uncertain – adding depth at the position should be a priority in the offseason.

Marco Wilson, the younger brother of NFL corner Quincy Wilson, gives the Eagles added depth at both outside and slot corner. He played both roles for Florida, and proved to at least be serviceable in both.

Wilson is 6-0, 190lbs and is widely regarded as a high-upside prospect due to his elite athleticism. He’s super quick and has above average closing speed, making him a prime “developmental project.” Having him work alongside Slay could help him a ton moving forward, and would give the Eagles a potentially reliable CB4/CB5 later down the road.

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