3 future centers the Philadelphia Eagles should consider drafting
By David Esser
Jason Kelce is returning in 2021, and that’s obviously really good news for the Philadelphia Eagles (and specifically their starting quarterback). However, the middle of the offensive line is still something that Howie Roseman needs to end up addressing relatively soon.
Kelce has flirted with retirement for quite some time now, and his newly restructured contract gives off the impression that 2021 will be his last season in professional football.
With that in mind, there are a handful of center prospects in this year’s upcoming NFL Draft that could end up filling the position for the Eagles later down the road.
The Philadelphia Eagles should draft their future center this spring.
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Creed Humphrey, Oklahoma
The top center prospect in this year’s draft process, expecting the Philadelphia Eagles to be in the mix for Oklahoma’s Creed Humphrey might be a bit of a stretch.
The team has a plethora of holes to fill this offseason, drafting a “backup” center with their second round pick likely isn’t in play.
However, Humphrey is still someone who should be on Roseman’s radar. A three-year starter who most projections have listed as a starting-caliber center in the NFL, going from Kelce to Humphrey would be quite the sweet transition. At 6-4 and 310+ lbs, Humphrey has more than enough size and athleticism to succeed at the professional level.
Throw in the fact that Humphrey wold be reuniting with his old college QB in Jalen Hurts, and he’s definitely worth highlighting.
Creed is currently listed as the 64th overall prospect according to “The Draft Network“, but a center-light draft class will probably see him drafted towards the top of the second round/late first round – a spot where the Eagles likely aren’t thinking offensive line depth quite yet.