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Philadelphia Eagles: 3 UDFAs who could make an impact

By Dillon Appleman

MADISON, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 03: T.J. Edwards #53 of the Wisconsin Badgers plays linebacker in the third quarter against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Camp Randall Stadium on November 03, 2018 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
MADISON, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 03: T.J. Edwards #53 of the Wisconsin Badgers plays linebacker in the third quarter against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Camp Randall Stadium on November 03, 2018 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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PISCATAWAY, NJ – OCTOBER 21: Quarterback David Blough #11 of the Purdue Boilermakers escapes the grasp of Kevin Wilkins #99 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the fourth quarter of a game at Rutgers on October 21, 2017 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Rutgers defeated Purdue 14-12. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
PISCATAWAY, NJ – OCTOBER 21: Quarterback David Blough #11 of the Purdue Boilermakers escapes the grasp of Kevin Wilkins #99 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the fourth quarter of a game at Rutgers on October 21, 2017 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Rutgers defeated Purdue 14-12. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /

Kevin Wilkins, DT, Rutgers

One of the more notable stories amongst draft prospects was that of new Philadelphia Eagle Kevin Wilkins.

Ripped from his mother at a young age and thrust into foster care, the former Rutgers Scarlet Knight went through a lot before his dreams were finally realized when the Eagles signed him to a UDFA contract.

Wilkins finished his collegiate career with solid production as he was responsible for 122 tackles and 20 tackles for a loss in his four years. While his two career sacks may not impress, he is capable of performing as a pass rusher as he has a quick first step and showed solid ability to penetrate in 2018.

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Wilkins is a similar size to fellow Eagle, Timmy Jernigan, but would likely be used as more of a rotational early down option to stuff the run. He may have some work to do to be able to crack the 52 man roster but Kevin Wilkins past proves that he is anything but a quitter and I think the smart money is on him.

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