The Eagles are one of the teams to enter tonight’s draft with a running back need. They can either add a back to work in a committee of sorts with Kenneth Gainwell and Boston Scott or make an early-round move to replace Miles Sanders.
While the team has been connected to offensive and defensive line prospects, James Palmer of NFL.com notes Bijan Robinson is in play for the defending NFC champions at No. 10 overall (video link). Only the Eagles and Buccaneers, who hold the No. 19 overall pick, met with Robinson during the pre-draft visit window. But the Texas prospect is viewed as one of this draft’s safest options; he would be expected to be a plug-and-play starter.
This would be an against-the-grain pick for the Eagles, who have valued O-line investments over running back payments under Howie Roseman. The veteran GM traded DeMarco Murray, signed during Chip Kelly‘s 2015 in power, quickly after being given the front office keys back and has not devoted much in the way of expenses toward the lower-value position. But the Eagles did use a second-round pick on Sanders four years ago. Robinson could be kept on a rookie deal through 2027, via the fifth-year option.
ESPN’s Scouts Inc. grades Robinson as this draft’s second-best prospect; NFL.com’s Daniel Jeremiah slots him third overall. Positional value makes Robinson’s landing spot harder to peg. The Falcons, at No. 8, have been tied to the ex-Texas standout. The Ravens, who have dealt with frequent injury trouble at the position, have also been connected to making a move here. Though, Baltimore holds the No. 22 overall pick.
Additionally, the Eagles continue to look into this draft’s top O-linemen. After Wednesday’s Paris Johnson connection, Northwestern’s Peter Skoronski may be in play as well. The Eagles, who let Isaac Seumalo walk in free agency, see both players as being able to begin their career at right guard and eventually transition to tackle to take over for Lane Johnson. Both players’ positional flexibility is important, per Palmer. Several teams see Skoronski as a guard. Neither Johnson nor Skoronski, however, is a lock to be on the board at No. 10. The Cardinals and Bears are interested in O-linemen, though if the Titans are the team that makes a trade for the No. 3 choice, the Cards would be sitting behind the Eagles at No. 11.
The Eagles used a second-round pick on potential Jason Kelce heir apparent Cam Jurgens, who could also factor into the team’s plans at guard. That probably depends on how the Eagles proceed tonight. While no NFL date features more misdirection than Day 1 of the draft, the Eagles — thanks to their April 2022 trade with the Saints — stand to be a major factor in tonight’s first round, given their Nos. 10 and 30 selections.
The pick i want them to make but not the pick they should make
PLEASE GET BIJAN!!!
The Eagles biggest needs are DE/Edge- Reddickand Sweat are great, BG as well, but hes only playing 2 more years MAX, signed for 1.DT Cox, Jordan Davis, Milton Williamss are all very good, but Hargravesis a big shoe to fill. ,DB, after losing both Starting safeties, and with excellentCBs who are 32 & 29,a couple of DBs will ve picked in this draft. I’d love to see Bijan here, but Kenny, Penny, Sermon and Scott will probably work out fone
Sure seems like he’s going 8th.
Eagles have Gainwell Scott and penny better off adding a mid round rb or signing zeke as goal line
Nope, the eagles are definitely not taking Bijan at 10. With their other pick they might but they aint paying him that much.
Bijan is awesome, one of the most talented RB’s to enter the draft in the past 15 years, with that being said why would the eagles take him when they have other needs? Penny is awesome when he is healthy, they do not need to take a RB until pick #30 at the earliest. Grab one of the other talented backs and use the #10 pick to bolster the defense or offensive line. However if they do pick Bijan at #10 it will be a great pick for the team no one can argue that. Draft starts soon, we can discuss this topic after the draft tonight.