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2017 NFL Draft Team Needs: Breaking Down All 32 Teams

ByGeorge Stockburger|
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view as Carson Wentz (North Dakota State) is selected by the Philadelphia Eagles as the number two overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Anderson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view as Carson Wentz (North Dakota State) is selected by the Philadelphia Eagles as the number two overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Anderson-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 23, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) walks out of the locker room for action against the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) walks out of the locker room for action against the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Eagles

Key Draft Needs: WR, CB, RB

Record: 5-9

Wide Receiver: Despite drafting Nelson Agholor in the first round last year, and trading for Dorial Green-Beckham, the Eagles wide receiving core is among the least productive in the NFL. Their best wide receiver this year has been Jordan Matthews, who is at best a number two receiver in the NFL. Drafting one, possibly two, wide receivers who can stretch the field and be a reliable target for Carson Wentz will be atop the Eagles offseason plans. Mike Williams, John Ross, and Corey Davis will be considered in the first round pick the Vikings pick, while Stacy Coley, Travin Dural, and Jake Wieneke will draw attention in the later rounds.

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Cornerback: Just as dreadful as the wide receivers, Philadelphia’s cornerbacks have been pieced together like a broken jigsaw puzzle. Seventh round pick Jalen Mills looks as if he could develop into something, but veterans Nolan Carroll, Leodis McKelvin, and Ron Brooks are major question marks. If not spending the entire game on the trainers table, the Philadelphia cornerbacks are allowing big plays left and right. The defensive line struggles because of the secondary’s inability to force the quarterback to hold onto the ball for an extra second. Sidney Jones, Tre’Davious White, and Teez Tabor will be names to watch in the first round for Philadelphia.

Running Back: Rookie Wendell Smallwood looks as if he could be a decent change of pace back, but nothing more. That leaves Philadelphia with veterans Ryan Mathews and Darren Sproles, neither of whom can carry an offense or an entire season. Finding a workhorse who can take the pressure off Wentz, while also balancing the offense and breaking off large chunks of yards is a must for the Eagles. With such a deep running back class, the Eagles could wait until the third round for Samaje Perine, Donnell Pumphrey, or Corey Clement.

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