Philadelphia Eagles: Re-Drafting the 2005 NFL Draft
May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; A general view of a helmet and NFL shield logo before the start of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
In part two of our special series, we examine the 2005 NFL Draft from the Philadelphia Eagles perspective. The team, coming off of a Super Bowl loss, took eleven players. Of those original eleven picks, only two players have remained on the team as of the end of the 2014 season. This was far from of the strongest drafts in recent memory, but there still remain several draft misses.
Twelve undrafted players went on to be selected to at least one Pro Bowl selection, as well as two more seventh round players.
You can find our 2004 Eagles Redraft at the link.
31st Overall Pick – Mike Patterson (DT)
This one was tough. Mike Patterson was in no way another first round bust by Andy Reid and Joe Banner. He was a fan favorite on the defensive side of the ball.
In his first seven seasons, Patterson played in 110 games, starting in 99 of them.
Unfortunately, every Philly fans can’t help but remember the scene at Lehigh when Patterson suffered a seizure on the practice field. He was diagnosed with cerebral arteriovenous malformation, but still played the entire season. The following offseason, Patterson underwent brain surgery and only played in five games during the 2012 season.
He was cut in February of 2013, and went on to sign with the New York Giants.
Repick – OL Logan Mankins, drafted 32nd overall by New England
Mankins would fill a major need at offensive guard for the Eagles. Artis Hicks was in no way a star offensive lineman, and Mankins’ six Pro Bowls create little discussion over who has had a more effective NFL career. An offensive line of Tra Thomas, Logan Mankins, Jamaal Jackson, and Jon Runyan … Mankins made two Super Bowl appearances with the Patriots in 2007 & 2011.
35th Overall Pick – Reggie Brown (WR)
Brown had a very promising career ahead of him when he started over the suspended Terrell Owens in 2005. He led rookie receivers with 571 yards and was second with 43 receptions. Injuries caught up to him however, and he would fall out of favor with the rise of DeSean Jackson in 2008.
Brown would be traded to Tampa Bay for a sixth-round pick after the 2009 season. He never made the team, and hasn’t played since the 2009 playoffs.
Repick – Vincent Jackson – Drafted 61st overall by San Diego
Vincent Jackson is still an effective NFL receiver, posting over 1,000 yards in six of his last seven seasons. At 6’5”, he would have lined up nicely with T.O. on the other side of the field. He has made three Pro Bowls during his career and has remained relatively healthy.
Next: More Issues in the Mid-Rounds