The Eagles filled a big need at wide receiver in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, selecting TCU's Jalen Reagor. But they made a lot more noise with their second-round pick, taking Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts.
While there were some questions about Reagor's selection over players like Tee Higgins and Justin Jefferson, his role in Philadelphia's offense is pretty clear. But that's not the case with Hurts. Is he supposed to replace the oft-injured Carson Wentz? Is he going to a Taysom-Hill-esque gadget player? Is here merely a backup?
While Hurts probably dominated most of the conversation among Eagles fans, Philadelphia selected 10 total players in the 2020 Draft, which means there will be lots of other questions regarding roles in the preseason.
Here's a look at where the Eagles will be picking in the 2020 NFL Draft along with updated selections:
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Eagles draft picks 2020: Who did Philadelphia draft?
- Round 1, Pick No. 21: Jalen Reagor, WR, TCU
- Round 2, Pick No. 53: Jalen Hurts, QB, Oklahoma
- Round 3, Pick No. 103: Davion Taylor, LB, Colorado
- Round 4, Pick No. 127: K'Von Wallace, S, Clemson
- Round 4, Pick No. 145: Jack Driscoll, OT, Auburn
- Round 5, Pick No. 168: John Hightower, WR, Boise State
- Round 6, Pick No. 196: Shaun Bradley, LB, Temple
- Round 6, Pick No. 200: Quez Watkins, WR, Southern Miss
- Round 6, Pick No. 210: Pince Tega-Wanogho, OT, Auburn
- Round 7, Pick No. 233: Casey Toohill, OLB, Stanford
Eagles 2020 NFL Draft order
| Round | Pick |
|---|---|
| 1 | 21 |
| 2 | 53 |
| 3 | 103 |
| 4 | 127 |
| 4 | 145 |
| 5 | 168 |
| 6 | 196 (from Bears) |
| 6 | 200 |
| 6 | 210 |
| 7 | 233 |
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Eagles NFL Draft needs
- Wide Receiver: With Alshon Jeffery and Desean Jackson both at the tail end of their careers, this is the time for Philadelphia to find its future No. 1 receiver, whether that's staying put at pick No. 21 or doing what it takes to trade up and get one of the top three receivers (CeeDee Lamb, Jerry Jeudy, Henry Ruggs III) in this year's draft.
- Another Wide Receiver: No team suffered more collective misfortune at wide receiver last season than the Eagles. In their home playoff game against Seattle, they started Greg Ward, Robert Davis and Deontay Burnett. There's no telling what they'll get from Jeffery or Jackson, and with the depth at receiver in this year's class, it'd be a great time to pick up a young duo that could wreak havoc for years.
- Linebacker: The Eagles currently only have five linebackers on the roster, and none of them are particularly experienced, so they could definitely find a starter in the first few rounds, and look to add depth towards the end.
- Offensive Tackle: Even though Philadelphia has one of the best offensive lines in the league, the only back up tackle on the roster is Jordan Mailata, so there's certainly a need to add depth there.
- Defensive Back: The Eagles made a big move by trading for Darius Slay, but they still need to add depth at corner back with some players approaching free agency. They could also use some backup at safety behind Jalen Mills and Rodney McLeod.
Eagles mock draft 2020
Here are the latest 2020 NFL Draft projections for the Eagles, according to Vinnie Iyer's seven-round mock draft :
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | School |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | Justin Jefferson | WR | LSU |
| 2 | 53 | Malik Harrison | LB | Ohio State |
| 3 | 103 | Michael Ojemudia | CB | Iowa |
| 4 | 127 | Saahdiq Charles | OT | LSU |
| 4 | 145 | J.R. Reed | S | Georgia |
| 4 | 146 | Devin DuVernay | WR | Texas |
| 5 | 168 | Lamical Perine | RB | Florida |
| 6 | 190 | Kyahva Tezino | LB | San Diego State |