PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
Round 1 (No. 22 overall) — Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo: He’s got size (6-0, 195), blazing speed (4.33 40 time) and ball skills, two of his six interceptions over the past two seasons turned into pick-sixes. And he’ll tackle, unlike some Eagles DBs in 2023.
Round 2 (40, from Bears through Commanders) — Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa: A souped-up athlete and 2023 AllAmerican who was named the Big Ten’s top defensive back last season, DeJean can play pretty much anywhere in the secondary and can also help as a punt returner. He ran a 4.43 40 at a personal workout in April, apparently nicely recovered from a broken leg.
Round 3 (94, from 49ers) — Jalyx Hunt, LB, Houston Christian: Athletic, small school pass-rushing prospect who had 131⁄2 sacks over two years.
Round 4 (127, from Texans) — Will Shipley, RB, Clemson: He made firstteam All-ACC at three different spots: running back, all-purpose, and specialist. His speed and urgency with the ball overcome average size.
Round 5 (152, from Seahawks through Commanders) — Ainias Smith, WR, Texas A&M: The Eagles look to plug a hole at slot receiver with the small but twitchy Smith here. His production over five years in College Station isn’t impressive but he excelled in the return game.
Round 5 (155, from Steelers through Rams and Panthers and Colts) — Jeremiah Trotter Jr., LB, Clemson: Trotter’s IQ, body control, and quickness made him a tackling machine for the Tigers. However, his lack of length and speed in coverage could be a liability.
Round 5 (172, compensatory selection) — Trevor Keegan, G, Michigan: Keegan’s ideal size for guard is undone by his average athleticism. His experience and physicality, though, will help.
Round 6 (185, from Jets) — Johnny Wilson, WR, Florida State: Wilson’s imposing size (6-6, 231 pounds) makes him a winner on 50-50 balls and a wide receiver archetype the Eagles don’t have.
Round 6 (190, from Saints through Packers and Jets) — Dylan McMahon, C, N.C. State: McMahon’s mix of experience (44 starts across right guard, center, and left guard), technique and body control make for a great backup.