The Times Herald (Norristown, PA)

Eagles’ Douglas might have a surprise

- By Bob Grotz bgrotz@21st-centurymed­ia.com @BobGrotz on Twitter

PHILADELPH­IA » The experts figure this draft class has fewer than the 15 blue chip talents in the previous lottery.

Quarterbac­k needs could shake draft boards. There’s been considerab­le speculatio­n a small handful of passer-needy teams still might trade up for a shot at Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen or Baker Mayfield.

There is less hope for teams at the end of the first round, including the Eagles, who have the last pick in the first round and zero picks on the second day of the draft, unless they put Nick Foles on the market.

Get ready for a lengthy first round with teams taking all of their allotted 10 minutes before selecting.

Here’s what the first round could look like: 1. Browns: If it’s Sam Darnold, the or-

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