Philadelphia Eagles: Re-Drafting the 2005 NFL Draft

Dec 28, 2014; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) rushes for a gain during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi

63rd Overall Pick – Matt McCoy (LB)

McCoy was drafted as a guy the late, great Jim Johnson could mold into a ball hawking linebacker late in the second round. McCoy never developed and spent most of his Eagles career as a special teams player. He quickly fell down the depth chart passed practice squad caliber players. McCoy was cut during the 2007 season after taking an unnecessary roughness penalty for a late hit on punter Chris Kluwe.

Repick – Frank Gore (RB) – Drafted 65th by San Francisco 

Gore has been a cornerstone in the San Francisco offense for ten seasons. He has compiled over 11,000 yards and 64 rushing touchdowns in that time, as well as five Pro Bowls. He led the league in rushing yards in 2006, and currently sits at 20th All-Time on the NFL rushing yards list. Many could make a Hall of Fame argument for Gore if he remains healthy and consistent the next couple years of his career.

77th Overall Pick – Ryan Moats (RB)

Moats was a serviceable backup to Brian Westbrook during the 2005 campaign. Westbrook went down in 2005 with an injury, providing Moats and opportunity to showcase himself. He saw limited time in 2006 and missed the entire 2007 with a broken ankle suffered in the preseason. The team cut him during the 2008.

Repick – Evan Mathis (G) – Drafted 79th by Carolina

Mathis has become somewhat of a folklore after signing with Philadelphia in 2011. After being a journeyman for most of his career, Mathis quickly became one of the best offensive lineman in the game. Pro Football Focus rated Mathis as the best guard for the 2011, 2012, and 2013 seasons and awarded him the first ever Bruce Matthews Award.

102nd Overall Pick – Sean Considine (S)

Considine played 46 games for the Eagles, mainly as the backup to Michael Lewis. He got the opportunity to start in 2006 and 2007,  but suffered a season-ending shoulder injury at the mid-point of the season. He was replaced mid-season by Quintin Mikell and never really got back into the fold with the Eagles. He proved to be a solid backup for several teams over his career.

Repick – None

Next: Finishing up the Class