It’s draft season! I’ve been busy watching a bunch of those prospects, so within the lead-up to the 2024 NFL Draft, I’ll be releasing my rankings. Earlier than you learn forward, please consider the next!
I’ve ranked these gamers based mostly on the Eagles’ wants and scheme suits. Subsequently, the spherical grade I’ve given considers that. For instance, I could have had a 2nd spherical grade on a participant like Trey Benson if the Eagles badly wanted a working again, however I’ve pushed him down the board after the signing of Barkley.
Please focus extra on the tiers slightly than the listing. I exploit tiers when I’ve comparable grades on gamers, and there may not be quite a lot of distinction between gamers if they’re in the identical tier.
I attempt to watch as a lot movie as I can on these guys, however I additionally depend on others for stats and different information. Big credit score to PFF and Dane Brugler for among the stats and measurables used within the items.
I could point out off-the-field and harm points within the experiences, however I don’t actually issue that in when rating these prospects. Nonetheless, I could point out it within the summaries.
If I haven’t ranked somebody, that’s as a result of I haven’t watched them! Should you’d like me to observe somebody particularly, be at liberty to remark and I’ll attempt to get to them earlier than the draft.
Beforehand
Operating Backs / Broad Receivers
Offensive Line
Tier 1
1. Joe Alt, Notre Dame, 6’8, 321
Abstract: Joe Alt is extra of a finesse sort out with distinctive motion expertise and method. He might want to enhance his play energy and physicality on the subsequent degree however he’s an distinctive expertise popping out who must be dominant in go safety early on.
Eagles Ideas: He’s not going to be there at 22, and I wouldn’t transfer up for him both (as I anticipate him to go very early) and I don’t see the sort out/guard versatility I need the Eagles to focus on.
Tier 2
2. Olumuyiwa Fashanu, Penn State, 6’6, 312
Abstract: Fashanu is the uncommon sort out popping out who is outstanding in go safety however wants some work within the run recreation. He’s dominant in go safety although and has uncoachable motion traits.
Eagles Ideas: He gained’t be out there anyplace close to 22 as a result of elite pass-protecting tackles go early. If he does by some means fall, then sure. It might be an annoying decide in some methods as a result of I’m undecided he can slide into guard, however this man could be too good to go on at 22. It’s not occurring although!
3. JC Latham, Alabama, 6’5, 342
Abstract: Latham is one other very high-level prospect on this class. The shortage of testing on the mix is a slight concern, however he’s solely 20 presently and he’s already very polished. He’s a nasty run blocker with presumably the strongest anchor in your entire class.
Eagles Ideas: That is one other man that makes a ton of sense at 22, though I anticipate him go to earlier. I wouldn’t be shocked to see the Eagles transfer up for Latham, as I feel he can begin at guard instantly and could be an impressive run blocker. He might not have the standard athleticism that the Eagles search for at sort out, however I feel he is usually a future starter at sort out too. If the Eagles suppose he can play sort out, he would make a lot sense.
4. Troy Fautanu, Washington, 6’3, 317
Abstract: Fautanu could be probably the most versatile lineman on this class, and will arguably play any of the 5 positions on the offensive line at a excessive good. I feel he has the dimensions to win at sort out, however might simply transfer inside.
Eagles Ideas: The Eagles will love his positional versatility, and he would make sense at 22 as he can begin at guard and probably play sort out down the road. It’s arduous to get gamers who can begin in any respect 5 positions, though it’s honest to fret that he may not be ‘elite’ in any of them. If the Eagles do take him, I hope they see him as a future sort out.
5. Taliese Fuaga, Oregon State, 6’5, 324
Abstract: A bodily dominant sort out within the run recreation with explosive traits, however some weaknesses in go safety that would see him moved inside on the subsequent degree. Have heard him described by Ollie Connolly as a ‘strolling volcano’ which is my favourite description of him!
Eagles Ideas: That is simply the man you need in your staff, though he’s not the standard Philly prototype at sort out. He makes quite a lot of sense within the 1st spherical the place he can begin at proper guard and add to the Eagles’ dominant run-blocking offensive line, earlier than probably transferring to sort out in a number of years. This is able to make quite a lot of sense at 22, particularly if the Eagles suppose he might play sort out.
6. Amarius Mims, Georgia, 6’7, 340
Abstract: Mims is a freakish expertise who simply hasn’t performed. It appears unbelievable to have a 1st spherical worth on somebody who has performed 8 profession video games, however the potential is off the charts. He has uncoachable traits nevertheless it’s going to be a threat when he’s taken early. He appears like he’s been created in a lab to play sort out.
Eagles Ideas: You realize it’s a threat within the first spherical however… I wouldn’t say no to this man. I can’t see why he couldn’t begin at guard both, though he appears like a sort out. Whoever takes him is taking a threat, and I choose the opposite linemen on this tier simply because they’re safer. However he might find yourself being the perfect sort out on this class. In easy phrases: he strikes in another way from everybody else.
Tier 3
7. Graham Barton, Duke, 6’5, 313
Abstract: Barton is one other nice prospect who has the athleticism and method to probably play all 5 spots on the offensive line. He lacks the motion traits and arm size to be a top quality sort out in my view, however ought to find yourself as an excellent guard or heart. The one factor that worries me is that he has solely performed left sort out the previous few years.
Eagles Ideas: Barton would make sense as a possible guard/heart for the Eagles, and may be capable of begin there day 1. It’s price noting that’s by no means performed at guard although, so the Eagles must be snug conserving Jurgens at guard in the event that they drafted Barton within the 1st. I’d most likely slightly not take this opportunity at 22, though he’s ok. If the Eagles suppose he can play sort out, I’d bump him up a tier.
8. Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon, 6’3, 328
Abstract: A barely uncooked however bodily dominant strongman guard/heart, Jackson-Powers Johnson goes to maneuver gamers within the run recreation on the subsequent degree, however nonetheless wants a bit of growth.
Eagles Ideas: Jackson Powers-Johnson doesn’t have future sort out versatility like among the different prospects, so I’ve moved him down a tier. But when the Eagles wish to simply create a completely dominant run-blocking offensive line, then this might be a hell of a decide at 22. He can play at heart or guard and he’ll assist create some large lanes for Barkley.
9. Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma, 6’7, 322
Abstract: Guyton is an especially gifted work in progress on the offensive line. The upside may be very excessive because of his motion expertise however he must right some points earlier than he’s prepared to start out.
Eagles Ideas: I feel he’s too uncooked for decide 22, however there aren’t many guys who transfer like Guyton and may win in house like he can. Stoutland would love this man. I’m undecided if he’s too lengthy to play at guard, so he would make sense within the 2nd spherical the place he can develop and ultimately substitute Lane Johnson. I wager the Eagles have this man excessive on their board.
10. Jordan Morgan, Arizona, 6’5, 311
Abstract: Morgan is a tricky projection as he’s performed left sort out 3 years in a row, however possible gained’t survive there on the subsequent degree because of his arm size and ft. He’s a really clever and gifted prospect who wants teaching up, and can possible find yourself inside on the subsequent degree.
Eagles Ideas: Morgan is the sort of man who wants a coach like Stoutland to unlock his potential. He most likely gained’t survive at sort out on the subsequent degree, so if the Eagles went after him I doubt they’re him as Lane Johnson’s future alternative. I’d look in direction of the 2nd slightly than the first however should you suppose he has sort out versatility, then I’d be extra blissful transferring him up this listing.
Tier 4
11. Cooper Beebe, Kansas State, 6’3, 322
Abstract: Beebe might not have the upside that some on this class do, however he could be one of many most secure prospects. He examined effectively (apart from a barely regarding bench press) and has performed 45 video games in a row, while taking snaps at each sort out and guard positions. He’s a beginning guard on the subsequent degree.
Eagles Ideas: If the Eagles need an athletic guard to start out within the 2nd spherical, Beebe is a good selection.
12. Christian Haynes, Connecticut, 6’2, 317
Abstract: I actually like Haynes as a prospect at proper guard. He’s an athletic man who wins in house and examined very well. He has some issues to enhance on, however I anticipate him to be a really strong beginning guard.
Eagles Ideas: I anticipate the Eagles to essentially like Haynes because of his capacity to start out at proper guard instantly and the best way he performs in house. Look out for this man within the 2nd spherical.
13. Kingsley Suamataia, Brigham Younger, 6’5 326
Abstract: Suamataia is a younger sort out prospect with excellent size, athleticism, and motion expertise. He wants teaching and isn’t prepared to start out immediately, however the upside is completely there.
Eagles Ideas: I feel Suamataia is a sort out, so if the Eagles drafted him he would sit behind Lane Johnson and Mailata for some time. Nonetheless, Suamataia is a piece in progress who might develop right into a famous person below Stoutland. I’d take him within the 2nd, though I perceive followers’ concern about taking a participant who gained’t begin for some time.
Tier 5
14. Patrick Paul, Houston, 6’7, 331
Abstract: Just like Kingsley Suamataia, Paul is one other athletic sort out prospect who wants a redshirt yr because of some method points.
Eagles Ideas: Paul performed left sort out completely in school, so there might be some issues over the flexibility for him to maneuver to the correct. I’ve him a tier beneath Kingsley Suamataia due to that, and I additionally suppose he’s rather less polished than Suamataia. I don’t suppose he’s able to play guard both.
15. Zach Frazier, West Virginia, 6’2, 313
Abstract: Frazier is a wonderful prospect at heart. He performs with a excessive IQ, aggressive toughness, and a robust body and anchor. He lacks elite athleticism however that isn’t as a lot of a priority as a middle solely.
Eagles Ideas: Frazier is an efficient heart prospect, however I don’t need somebody who doesn’t have the flexibility to play each heart and guard as I anticipate Jurgens to be a greater heart than guard. Though I anticipate him to go within the 1st 2 rounds, I’ve a spherical 3 grade on him due to that. If he falls, the Eagles might be tempted afterward however it could most likely imply transferring Jurgens to protect. I wager the Eagles are going to like him as an individual although, and in the event that they suppose he can play guard, control him within the 2nd.
16. Brandon Coleman, TCU, 6’4, 313
Abstract: Coleman is an attention-grabbing prospect who has expertise at each guard and sort out. He examined off the charts however didn’t play as effectively in 2023 as he did in 2022 because of harm issues.
Eagles Ideas: If Coleman is there within the third spherical, I wouldn’t be shocked if the Eagles had curiosity. He has sort out/guard versatility and though he’s 24, might be a possible starter or backup at quite a few positions.
As all the time, thanks for studying. If you would like extra detailed notes on every participant (strengths and weaknesses) then I’m considering of releasing my whole doc this yr. Maintain an eye fixed out for this and let me know if that is one thing you have an interest in!
