Philadelphia Eagles: Redrafting the 2006 NFL Draft
71st Overall Pick – Chris Gocong (LB)
Gocong was a productive linebacker in the four years he spent in Philly. He had 110 tackles and four sacks in his brief tenure in midnight green. Unfortuently, he fell out of favor with the team and was traded with Sheldon Brown to Cleveland.
Repick – Elvis Dumervil (DE), drafted 126th by Denver
Nov 9, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Zach Mettenberger (7) is sacked by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Elvis Dumervil (58) in the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
One of the most productive sack machines in the league, Dumervil would have made an instant impact on the team. Despite the team signing free agent Darren Howard in the offseason, Dumervil could have easily proven himself to be just as easily effective. He has 90 career sacks in eight seasons, leading the league in 2009 with 17, to go with his four Pro Bowl selections.
99th Overall Pick – Max Jean-Gilles (G)
The Hatian native started 26 games for the Eagles over five seasons, getting limited starts over injured players. He currently plays in the Arena League for the Portland Thunder.
Repick – Jahri Evans (OT), drafted 108th by New Orleans
Sep 14, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; New Orleans Saints guard Jahri Evans (73) against the Cleveland Browns during the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Schwane-USA TODAY Sports
The Philadelphia native and Bloomsburg student would have been a nice addition at this point of the draft. Starting tackles Tra Thomas and Jon Runyan were aging quickly, so taking a tackle here instead of a guard would have made more sense.
Evans is a six-time Pro Bowler and a four time All Pro over nine seasons for the Saints and started from day one. He has started 142 out of 142 games played for New Orleans, and has only been a back-up in two of those games. Truly impressive and very rarely seen in this day and age of the NFL.
109th Pick – Jason Avant (WR)
Avant spend eight years on the Eagles, but never developed into anything past a number three receiver.
Repick – Brandon Marshall (WR), drafted 119th by Denver
Oct 5, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) with the ball as Carolina Panthers cornerback Antoine Cason (20) defends in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
The loss of Terrell Owens left the Eagles with a need at receiver. Marshall is a five-time Pro Bowler with 65 career touchdowns.
147th Pick – Jeremy Bloom (WR)
Bloom is a member of the US National Ski Team and competed internationally before and after being drafted by the Eagles. He injured his hamstring in the preseason and never played in the NFL. He has won 12 World Cup gold medals, two World Championship gold medals, one World Championship silver medal and two World Championship bronze medals.
Repick – Antoine Bethea (S), drafted 207th by Indianapolis
Bethea could provide a relief from starter Sean Considine. The three-time Pro Bowler has 18 career interceptions and 892 career tackles
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