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Eagles seven-round 2022 mock draft: Philadelphia gets immediate help for Jalen Hurts with new Round 1 picks

5 April، 2022

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The Philadelphia Eagles haven’t been as active in free agency as in previous years, most notably because the franchise has a rare opportunity to set the direction of the franchise for the next decade in the NFL Draft. Philadelphia has two first-round picks in the draft, both of which are in the top 20 (the Eagles initially had three first-round picks prior to a trade with the New Orleans Saints).

There’s a chance for the Eagles to find two bonafide starters for a playoff team that has a lot of pressing needs heading into 2022. Philadelphia had a surprising 9-8 season last year that led to a playoff berth, which wasn’t expected for a team in transition. The next step for the Eagles is to make the playoffs again and win a playoff game — showing that the franchise is building toward becoming a Super Bowl contender. Those first-round picks will make the difference in determining the Eagles’ status as a contender, selections with which general manager Howie Roseman has to find two impact starters.

Not only does Philadelphia possess two first-round picks, but the Eagles have five picks in the top 101 and 10 selections overall. The Eagles can find quality starters and valuable depth for a roster that appears to be on the verge of contending, while still trying to move on from players that helped the team capture a Super Bowl title five years ago.

Roseman will move up or down the board at some point in the draft as a way to stockpile more picks in future years, quite potentially moving one of those first-round picks in the process. In this mock draft for the Eagles, all the selections will be used with no trades in place. Let’s see what Philadelphia can add to its roster using all 10 selections.