EAGLES DRAFT CAPSULE
LAST SEASON:
Won first Super Bowl title, defeating Patriots to capture franchise’s first NFL championship since 1960. And they did it without slew of injured starters, including captains on offense, defense and special teams. Backup QB Nick Foles led way after Carson Wentz tore ACL in Week 14. Offense was balanced and potent throughout season, and coach Doug Pederson stayed aggressive in critical moments. Jay Ajayi, LeGarrette Blount and Corey Clement led ground attack. TE Zach Ertz and WRs Alshon Jeffery and Nelson Agholor were go-to receivers. Defense thrived under coordinator Jim Schwartz. DT Fletcher Cox was monster in middle of deep line that included Brandon Graham, who secured win over Patriots with strip-sack on Brady. Special teams also excelled with rookie K Jake Elliott. LB, RB, TE, WR. QB, CB, DL.
:WR D.J. Moore, Maryland; RB Derrius Guice, LSU; OT Mike McGlinchey, Notre Dame; S Justin Reid, Stanford; LB Leighton Vander Esch, Boise State; RB Rashaad Penny, San Diego State; TE Dallas Goedert, South Dakota State.
Eagles are set up to make run at becoming first team to win consecutive Super Bowls since New England in 2003-04 seasons. They don’t have glaring need to fill so can draft best player available with 32nd pick. Trading down to add picks also possible because they only have six spots, none in second or third rounds. 32nd pick hasn’t been big hit. Only one player picked 32nd — OT Bob St. Clair in 1953 — is in Hall of Fame, though QB Drew Brees will join him one day and G Logan Mankins also could. Vikings drafted QB Teddy Bridgewater at 32 in 2014.
THEY NEED: THEY DON’T NEED: POSSIBLE FIRST PICK OUTLOOK: