Two division rivals have made a trade. The Cowboys have traded No. 10 to the Eagles, with Philly sending No. 12 and a 2021 third-round pick (No. 84) to Dallas. The Eagles will select Alabama wideout DeVonta Smith with their new selection.
Smith broke onto the scene following a standout junior campaign, but he took it to another level in 2020. The wideout finished the campaign having collected 24 touchdowns and 1,862 yards from scrimmage, culminating in him earning the Heisman Trophy (along with a number of other accolades). This performance resulted in Smith leaping up the draft board, and the wideout was naturally connected to a long list of teams leading up to the NFL Draft.
Smith was generally viewed as one of the three best wide receivers in this year’s class — somewhere behind Ja’Marr Chase and neck-and-neck with teammate Jaylen Waddle. While Waddle is known for his high-end speed, Smith has drawn rave reviews for his soft hands, intangibles, and ability to win 50/50 balls. A dislocated finger (including torn ligaments) led to some brief concern leading up to the draft, but Smith is reportedly healing fine from his injury.
Philly is a great spot for a rookie wideout, as the team struggled to find consistency from their receivers grouping this season. Smith should quickly climb the depth chart, especially considering he played alongside quarterback Jalen Hurts in college. Jalen Reagor and Travis Fulgham currently top Philly’s receivers depth chart.
We previously heard that the Cowboys front office was split on cornerbacks Jaycee Horn (South Carolina) and Patrick Surtain II (Alabama). Those two players went at No. 8 and No. 9, so Dallas decided to pick up an extra pick instead of settle for a player they didn’t love.
as much as I wanted a CB I’m so happy. best WR in the draft imo.
He isn’t the best. Chase is the best. Waddle is better. He is 165 pounds. In the history of the draft I believe only 2 players have been his weight and drafted and one was a kicker. This is the third straight draft the iggles blew their pick. They didn’t even need to trade up either. Howie sucks and needs to be fired.
No dummy Giant were taking smith you are stupid.
Ok, I might be wrong and they would take him. We did them a favor taking him. They got to trade back and get more picks whims we get a bust.
Recap: Eagles draft Heisman Trophy winner considered the best Alabama WR in past 2 drafts and they picked up a first round pick next year too… You don’t know what you are talking about
NOOOOOOOOOOOO IM A GIANTS FAN
Did they really need to trade up to 10 to get him?
Yeah, Giants were taking him 11th. That’s why the Giants traded back after
agreed
Yup. Probably wouldn’t have traded up if both Waddle and Smith were available past 10.
Howie Roseman wouldn’t have to do this if he just took Metcalf and Jefferson like a normal person would. Instead of trying to be too cute.
smartest guy in the room syndrome.
Roseman is a clown just a step above Ryan Pace. How do those guys keep their jobs.
I mean one of those guys has a Super Bowl but yeah go off bud
If they move him to QB, Jalen Hurts is going to be pissed
Eagles got Smith and a 2022 1st rounder. Great job. Give them credit.
They made a deal with the devil. U never so business with dallas. That’s philly law and they broke it. We shouldve traded back and got more because these qbs was still on the board. Smh. I hate my team.
They gave up a 3rd that wasn’t their own. I’m not an eagles fan, and in retrospect they had to make this move because they weren’t taking Parsons, they hate linebackers. And Smith goes to the Giants. Now they could have gotten the Bears trade at 12, less value given. But if Smith was their guy all along at 6, they got their guy.