Exploring Eagles’ top options at OL throughout the 2022 draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
As the 2022 NFL Draft nears, we’re taking a look at every position on both sides of the ball to find some options for the Eagles throughout the three-day event. We started with QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs. Up today: OL.
The Eagles might not have major needs on their offensive line heading into this draft, but what’s one thing we know about this franchise: They want to build through the trenches.
So if the Eagles use all 10 picks later this month, it would be surprising if they walk away without an offensive lineman.
Even after the Eagles’ trade with the Saints, they still have two first-round picks and 10 total:
1-15 (from Miami)
1-18 (from New Orleans)
2-51
3-83
3-101 (from New Orleans)
4-124
5-154 (from Washington)
5-162
5-166 (from Arizona)
7-237 (from New Orleans)
Here are some offensive line options throughout the draft:
In first round
Kenyon Green (Texas A&M): Green is an enormous guard at 6-foot-3, 323 pounds. He started 35 games for the Aggies, playing four different positions. But the majority of his starts came at left and right guard and he figures to be a Day 1 starter for whoever drafts him. Had a few too many holding penalties in college but if he cleans that up, he should be a solid starter in the NFL.
Zion Johnson (Boston College): Johnson (6-2, 312) began his career at Davidson before heading to Boston College for the last three years. He played guard and tackle at BC but is best suited to play guard at the next level. But his versatility is attractive and Johnson was even seen snapping the ball at this year’s Senior Bowl.
Tyler Linderbaum (Iowa): The Eagles are bringing Jason Kelce back for 2022 so they don’t need to replace him just yet. But if they want to bring in his replacement a year early, Linderbaum is the best center in this draft. Like Kelce, Linderbaum is undersized (6-2, 296) but really relies on his technique and athleticism.
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