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Philadelphia Eagles 7-round mock draft: New head coach…new QB?

By David Esser

Dec 12, 2020; Provo, UT, USA; BYU quarterback Zach Wilson passes the ball in the first half of an NCAA college football game against San Diego State Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Provo, Utah. Mandatory Credit: George Frey/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 12, 2020; Provo, UT, USA; BYU quarterback Zach Wilson passes the ball in the first half of an NCAA college football game against San Diego State Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Provo, Utah. Mandatory Credit: George Frey/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 26, 2020; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks running back Rakeem Boyd (5) goes in motion during the second quarter of the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Georgia won the game 37-10. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /

The Philadelphia Eagles select…

Arkansas. Rakeem Boyd. player. RB. Pick Analysis. 229. 54. Scouting Report

Another underrated need for Philly – the backup running back position. Boston Scott is a restricted free agent, so there’s no guarantee that he’ll be back next season, and even then the team would likely want another young back to throw into the mix.

Boyd is a big, powerful runner when it comes to his style of ball-carrying, which is definitely something the Eagles have lacked since Jordan Howard’s injury woes began in 2019. His 6-0, 213lbs frame would be a welcome change-up alongside the likes of Miles Sanders.

Boyd is also a decent receiver for someone of his size, an added element to his game.

Texas A&M. 255. player. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. EDGE. Michael Clemons. 54

Some more defensive end depth to round out the mock draft, Michael Clemons is an inconsistent pass-rusher with some wicked long arms. His above average reach combined with his 6-5, 270lbs frame make him a worthwhile pick in the seventh round.

The type of guy who could benefit from a year or two on the practice squad should he fail to overly impress in training camp.

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If I’m being completely honest, this isn’t the greatest of mock drafts. The Eagles walk away with zero linebackers, zero safeties, and only one offensive lineman. All are major positions of needs, and it’s going to be tough for Philly to address them in the offseason without using the draft. With that said, Philly walks away with a new franchise quarterback in this scenario, something that could (in theory) spark the team back into a positive trending rebuild.

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