2016 NFL Draft Midseason Grades For Every 1st Round Pick
By Erik Lambert
Philadelphia Eagles
Top Pick: Carson Wentz, QB, North Dakota State
Quite the story. A kid from an FCS school rises from nowhere to become the #2 overall pick in the draft. The Philadelphia Eagles gave up a lot to get Wentz and so far they have no reason to regret it. The young man has lots of talent, is very smart and takes good care of the football. His 92.7 quarterback rating through six games despite limited targets to work with showcases how good he is and can be. Like with most rookies though it will take time for him to really take off.
Grade: A
Hidden Gem: Jalen Mills, S, LSU
Most of the time when a defensive back makes a position switch from college to the pros, it’s almost always cornerback to safety. Jalen Mills is one of those rare exceptions. The LSU safety was moved to corner by the Eagles upon arrival as a 7th round pick and he’s paying immediate dividends. He’s a steady tackler and gets his hand on the football in coverage at least once per game. Learning jump on some opportunities is his biggest hurdle.