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NFL Pro Bowl: First-Timer Projections For All 32 Teams

ByErik Lambert|
ORCHARD PARK, NY - OCTOBER 22: O.J. Howard #80 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL game against the Buffalo Bills on October 22, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY - OCTOBER 22: O.J. Howard #80 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL game against the Buffalo Bills on October 22, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 24: Jake Elliott #4 of the Philadelphia Eagles makes a game winning 61 yard field goal against the New York Giants on September 24, 2017 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 24: Jake Elliott #4 of the Philadelphia Eagles makes a game winning 61 yard field goal against the New York Giants on September 24, 2017 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Eagles

Hey kickers are people too. They can make Pro Bowls. The Philadelphia Eagles made a late switch last year when they brought in Jake Elliott and it proved to be a wise decision. It also showed how foolish the Cincinnati Bengals were to cut him after spending a 5th round pick to draft him in the first place. Elliott connected on 26 of his 31 field goals in the regular season and went a perfect 7-of-7 in the playoffs.

Not only that but he was also superb from long distance. He hit 5-of-6 from beyond 50 yards including a 61-yarder to beat the New York Giants. With a ring in hand and his place on the roster secure, he’s poised for a big year provided the Eagles offense continues to excel upon the return of Carson Wentz. That sort of exposure in high-profile games will be the ideal avenue for Elliott finding his way to Orlando.

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