3 late-round WRs the Philadelphia Eagles should keep their eyes on
By David Esser
Even if we all collectively assume that the Philadelphia Eagles are going to select someone like Ja’Marr Chase or Kyle Pitts with their first round pick, they’ll still likely be in the market for another wide receiver on draft night. The team struggled to get production out of their three rookie wideouts last season, and continuing to add depth at the position is a must for Nick Sirianni moving forward.
While their second and third round picks should in all honesty be reserved for the defensive side of the ball, or even the offensive line, turning back to WR in the later stages of the draft wouldn’t be a bad idea.
There are three WR prospects in particular that stick out to me, players that could/should be available in round five and beyond:
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The Philadelphia Eagles should target these 3 late-round receivers:
Ihmir Smith-Marsette, Iowa
A 6-2 burner who projects to be a “Z” receiver at the professional level, Ihmir Smith-Marsette has the makings of someone who could end up being a “steal” come draft night.
Currently ranked as the 129th best prospect according to “The Draft Network“, Smith-Marsette’s stock is only really falling due to an injury that he suffered last season, and an automobile related arrest that he was involved in back in November of 2020.
Obviously the arrest plays a factor when assessing one’s character, but Smith-Marsette has all the physical tools of someone who could be a productive deep threat for an NFL team. From day one, you’re probably looking at him being a better overall option than the likes of John Hightower.