Chris Ransom grades the Philadelphia Eagles 2015 NFL Draft. The Eagles drafted 2 PAC 12 starters with their first two draft picks.
20. Nelson Agholor, WR, USC A Grade
Chip Kelly drew a lot of criticism for releasing Jeremy Maclin. NFL Draft experts were even more surprised when he passed on Jaelen Strong and Breshad Perriman. Taking Agholor looks like a smart move because Agholor is ranked ahead of Jordan Matthews and Riley Cooper at the moment.
47. Eric Rowe, FS, Utah A+ Grade
Philadelphia landed another starter in round 2 when they took Eric Rowe. Rowe can play man coverage, zone coverage, or press coverage. You can start this guy at nickel cornerback or free safety.
Philadelphia has Rowe listed as their starting free safety. That's why this is an A+ pick.
84. Jordan Hicks, 3-4 MLB, Texas C Grade
Jordan Hicks was a 4-3 right outside linebacker at Texas. Now he's a 3-4 middle linebacker on the left side. He's listed as a third stringer due to durability concerns along with the Eagles depth at middle linebacker. If Hicks wants to make this roster he needs to get as much mentoring from DeMeco Ryans as he can.
191. JaCorey Shepherd, CB, Kansas F Grade
JaCorey Shepherd is the #7 cornerback on this depth chart. That's why this pick got an F grade.
196. Randall Evans, CB, Kansas State F Grade
Randall Evans is the #8 cornerback on this depth chart. It's unlikely that he makes the Eagles' final 53-man roster.
237. Brian Mihalik, 3-4 RE, Boston College C- Grade
The Eagles needed a 5-technique player for depth. Brian Mihalik can play either side at 3-4 defensive end. Mihalik weighs 6-9 295 lbs and has the ideal size for a 5 techique player. I like this pick, but it's unlikely that he makes the Eagles' final 53 man roster.
Philadelphia Eagles Team Grade: C+ Grade
Philadelphia got 2 starters with their first two picks. The Eagles' did nothing special after that which is why they got a C+ grade.
Philadelphia Eagles 2014 NFL Draft Grades
Posted By Chris Ransom on 5/21/2014
Chris Ransom breaks down the Eagles 2014 NFL Draft grades.
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