Philadelphia Eagles: 5 Options At No. 32 For The 2018 NFL Draft
The Philadelphia Eagles will enter the 2018 NFL Draft fresh off their first-ever Super Bowl victory. With a roster that has had little turnover, the Eagles will look to bolster their depth chart with the 32nd pick in the draft. There are a few options the Eagles can go with here.
Sony Michel (RB-Auburn)
With the loss of LeGarrette Blount, the Eagles will need to counter the fluid running of Jay Ajayi with another strong power back. Michel, although not the starter in Georgia still managed to amass 1227 yards on 152 carries with an average per rush of 7.9 yards.
Maurice Hurst (DE/DT-Michigan)
With the Eagles seemingly stacked on the defensive line, there is always room for able bodies. Just last season, the Eagles took a chance with Derek Barnett. Even with the deal for Michael Bennett, the Philadelphia Eagles will need to have an insurance policy in place just in case his legal issues cause a problem throughout the season. Hurst, during his career at Michigan, registered 13.5 sacks to go along with 130 tackles.
D.J. Moore (WR-Maryland)
With the trade of Torrey Smith, the Eagles will need another receiver to offset his production. Since the Eagles are a little strapped for cash, what better way than to place a rookie in his place. While Moore has been linked with the Dallas Cowboys, it’s a possibility he may be there when the Eagles pick at 32. Moore has the speed and hands to make a name for himself in the league and pairing him with Carson Wentz, Alshon Jeffery, and Nelson Agholor wud make things easier as a rookie coming into the league.
Hayden Hurst (TE-South Carolina)
With Zack Ertz as the primary TE on the roster, the Eagles will need to find a suitable replacement for Trey Burton and Brent Celek. While many will consider Hurst a reach for the first-round, the gamble could pay-off for limited action. In 2017, Hurst caught 44 passes for 559 yards.
Trade The Pick
The Eagles have no 2nd or 3rd round pick and their best option will be to trade down.
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