A couple defensive studs, Round 2 trade in Eagles-only mock originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
With 10 total picks in his arsenal, Howie Roseman will be a busy man come next week. He’s already made one major trade and more are surely on the way. I took the liberty of making one deal in the second round. Here’s how I see the whole draft shaking out for the Eagles.
Round 1-15: Jordan Davis, DT, Georgia
The centerpiece of the best defense in college football. A captain of the national champs. The Bednarik award winner as the country’s top defensive player. A prospect with that resume alone is a slam dunk first-round pick. And that’s BEFORE you get to the absurd size (6-6, 340 pounds) and absolutely freakish athletic profile (4.78 40-yard dash).
Jordan Davis simply has no direct NFL player comp. There has never been a player this big, this strong, and this fast. Davis will be a one-man wrecking crew in the run game and not just by eating up blocks. He makes a habit of steering offensive linemen two yards deep into the backfield before the hand-off has even happened. Plus, he’s got the speed and agility to shoot gaps and blow plays up.
Yes, there are concerns that Davis won’t ever be more than an early down player based on his limited snaps (25.2 per game) at Georgia. He made way for fellow Bulldogs defensive tackles Devonte Wyatt and Jalen Carter on passing downs. Wyatt’s also likely to hear his name called in the first round this year and Carter is already generating top 10 buzz for 2023. Give Davis more pass rush opportunities, it’s a safe bet you’re getting more pass rush production. Even if he doesn’t become an every-down force, you’re getting Vince Wilfork. And if Davis gets anywhere close to his ceiling? That’s just scary to think about.
Round 1–18: Andrew Booth, CB, Clemson
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