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Philadelphia Eagles 2016 First Round Possibilities

By Tyler Morales

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Vadal Alexander, OL, LSU

Dec 30, 2014; Nashville, TN, USA; LSU Tigers guard Vadal Alexander (74) takes the field prior to the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Music City Bowl at LP Field. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2014; Nashville, TN, USA; LSU Tigers guard Vadal Alexander (74) takes the field prior to the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Music City Bowl at LP Field. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

The Eagles are in a horrible spot in this draft to select an offensive linemen. The two best linemen in Laremy Tunsil and Ronnie Stanley will be off the board by this pick. They will need to reach if they want to upgrade their offensive line early, so steps in versatile Vadal Alexander who is my top rated guard in this draft. Alexander was a beast at offensive guard early on in his LSU career but moved to tackle this past season and showed that he is able to play either position at the next level. He can come in and play either guard or tackle depending on what happens with veteran LT Jason Peters.

Offensive line is the biggest need for this team. Versatility is the big key with this LSU stud. Peters was a huge liability this past year and by adding Alexander they can move him wherever they need help at that time. I think the Eagles need to address offensive line in free agency because at this time in the draft they will need to make quite the reach if they want to get the offensive linemen they need. Although Alexander should really exceed during the Senior Bowl and Combine which will raise his stock by draft day.

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