Overall Philadelphia Eagles grade: A-
The Eagles played the draft so well. They dropped Quinyon Mitchell right into their lap with the 22nd overall pick and he has all the tools needed to become a CB1 in the NFL. Then they jumped back up on lap 2 to grab the falling Cooper DeJean. Taking on Ainias Smith and Johnny Wilson on the third day of the draft might work for them, and they made the feel-good selection of Jeremiah Trotter Jr. Dolphins. Well played, Howie Roseman.
Favorite pick: Cooper DeJean, DB, Iowa (40th overall)
DeJean should have been a first-round pick, period. He is a stallion who can play in any position in the secondary. With Quinyon Mitchell also selected, DeJean may have to play safety or slot early in his career, but he is well-equipped for that role as well. He also has great ability in the return match. He is a special player all around.
Least favorite pick: Will Shipley, RB, Clemson (127th overall)
Strange choice. Shipley doesn’t project as a dynamic NFL back, but he was a solid player in college. If this is the worst this class has to offer, that’s not so bad. At least the Eagles picked up a future fifth-round pick in the process of acquiring Shipley.
Design choices
Round 1, pick 22: Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo
Round 2, Pick 40: Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa
Round 3, pick 94: Jalyx Hunt, EDGE, Houston Christian
Round 4, pick 127: Will Shipley, RB, Clemson
Round 5, pick 152: Ainias Smith, WR, Texas A&M
Round 5, pick 155: Jeremiah Trotter Jr., LB, Clemson
Round 5, pick 172: Trevon Keegan, OL, Michigan
Round 6, pick 185: Johnny Wilson, WR, Florida State
Round 6, pick 190: Dylan McMahon, OL, NC State
