The NFL draft provides an annual influx of talent, and the teams that can find immediate contributors in each round usually have the most success.
Just a tiny percentage of it incoming class will make his mark on the league as a rookie.
With Philadelphia ready to sign Jalen hurts to a huge deal, GM Howie Roseman needs all his picks to deliver the goods immediately.
About a dozen specific prospects excel in pro-ready skills each year, and we’ve provided ten to get started in Philadelphia.
Bijan Robinson, Texas
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Needless to say, why Philadelphia should use the additional first-round pick for the 6-foot, 220-pound mix of size, speed, quickness and receiving ability that teams covet in elite running backs.
Robinson would give the Eagles a true three-down back, and in a rookie deal that would open up offense even more for Philadelphia’s trio of pass catchers.
The NFC champions are in their championship window, and the NFL’s top rushing team could thrive with a player who has amassed more than 3,300 yards from scrimmage over the past two seasons while averaging 6.7 yards per touch.
Pass-blocking might be the weakest area of his game, but he still showed improvement from his collegiate career, and he didn’t allow a sack of 60 pass-blocking snaps per PFF last season.
Brian Branch, Alabama
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A free safety to thrive in the slot, Branch plays a role perfect for modern NFL defense.
After seeing the defense suffer without Avonte Maddox, Branch gave Philadelphia the versatility they had with CJ Gardner-Johnson in the lineup.
Branch has seen over 1,100 snaps in the slot over the course of his career and is an exceptional tackler who brings elite run defense to the table in addition to his coverage skills.
Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia
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Carter is an extremely disruptive player with the versatility to deploy at any position along the defensive front.
Peter Skoronski, OT, Northwest
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A star at Northwestern, Skoronski would follow a path similar to Cam Jurgens in 2022, and he’d likely see time for guards and tackles as he develops under Jeff Stoutland.
Skoronski might be a better guard than tackle, even though he started 33 games with left tackle in college.
Devon Witherspoon Illinois CB
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Slay and Bradberry will stay with Philadelphia for at least the next two years so Howie Roseman can stock up on local replacements.
Witherspoon is a lean, lean cornerback with outstanding speed, instinct, and ball skills.
The former Big 10 star would be a long-term option, able to play indoors and outdoors.
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Tyree Wilson Texas Tech Edge
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Wilson is a tall, long edged rusher with excellent explosiveness.
Wilson is a sportier version of Josh Sweat, standing 6-foot-5 with a 270-pound frame and engine to match.
Wilson led the All Edge Rusher PFF’s pass rush win rate stats this season (22.6) while recording seven sacks and 14 TFLs for the Red Raiders.
Myles Murphy Clemson Edge
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At 6-foot-5, 275 pounds, Murphy has the height and Josh Sweat kind of athletics that come off the rim and wouldn’t be compelled to be every down player in Philadelphia.
Murphy is versatile, splitting his time between getting up on the edge and lining up in a four-point stance. He’s strong at attack in the running game but needs to become a more consistent tackler.
Nolan Smith, DE, Georgia
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Smith is an undersized edge rusher with an elite flip and burst.
The 6-foot-3, 235-pound Smith was on his way to a dominant senior season before suffering a mid-season chest injury that cost him the rest of the year.
Playing off the edge with power, speed and explosiveness, Smith would pair well with former Georgia teammates Jordan Davis (DT) and Nakobe Dean (LB).
Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon
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Gonzalez is a tall and flowing cornerback with excellent ball skills who could excel as the Eagles’ third outside cornerback.
Gonzalez is an aggressive ball hawk who likes opportunities.
O’Cyrus Torrence, OL, Florida
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An excellent sized monster run blocker (6-5, 337 pounds), Torrance was designed for the Eagles’ downhill, power-based run attacks.
He’d be an instant plug-and-play guy if Philadelphia decided not to start Cam Jurgens.
Torrence is a massive offensive guard with excellent instincts and skill. In pass protection he can bend his knees and play with his balance. He has an instant anchor and ample room for his quarterback to climb into the pocket.
Felix Anudike-Uzomah, DE, State of Kansas
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Anukike-Unomah, a second-team All-American and Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, had 46 total tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and a pass breakup.
That effort resulted in a prolific pass rusher for Kansas State, who recorded 19½ sacks and 25½ tackles for losses over the past two seasons.
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