Todd McShay Has Eagles Going Defense Heavy In His Way Too Early Mock Draft
Todd McShay is thought of as the pinnacle in his industry. And his industry is mock drafts. Mel Kiper paved the way but in recent years McShay has matched, if…
McShay’s write up: “Philly Jump starts its three-pick round 1 party with an explosive pass-rusher. Ojabo’s first step is lightning fast, and he closes on the QB extremely well. His 11.0 sacks and 14 tackles for loss this season prove it. Brandon Graham will be 34 years old and returning from an achilles injury next season, and only two teams have fewer sacks this year than the Eagles. ANd while they would love to see Hamilton fall to them, the Eagles get a defensive upgrade with Ojabo.”
Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty ImagesTodd McShay is thought of as the pinnacle in his industry. And his industry is mock drafts. Mel Kiper paved the way but in recent years McShay has matched, if not eclipsed him. McShay is a guy who buries himself in a room watching nothing but tape as he evaluates draftable players, only to see his mock draft turn to crap when Dave Gettleman does something stupid. But whether or not you put value in mock drafts, its a good place to what position your team needs, as well as the top players in those positions.
Is December WAY TOO EARLY to look at mock drafts?! ABSOLUTELY! Did I read it?! You Betcha! So lets dive into Todd McShay's mind and see who he has the Eagles taking.
PICK 10: David Ojabo, DE, Michigan
Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty ImagesMcShay's write up: "Philly Jump starts its three-pick round 1 party with an explosive pass-rusher. Ojabo's first step is lightning fast, and he closes on the QB extremely well. His 11.0 sacks and 14 tackles for loss this season prove it. Brandon Graham will be 34 years old and returning from an achilles injury next season, and only two teams have fewer sacks this year than the Eagles. ANd while they would love to see Hamilton fall to them, the Eagles get a defensive upgrade with Ojabo."
PICK 14: Devin Lloyd, ILB, Utah
Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesMcShay's write up: "The Eagles have taken just one linebacker in the first round over the past 40 years (Marcus Smith) but its obvious they could use a playmaker in the middle of that defense. Lloyd, who has 96 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, 7.0 sacks and four interceptions for Utah this season. Lloyd is rangy, and moves around the field like a 235 pound safety. He could quickly become a QB on defense for Philadelphia."
PICK 20: Garrett Wilson, WR, Ohio State
Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty ImagesMcShay's write up: " The Eagles are projected to have three first round in the top 20, and we used the first two on defense. An NFL team has gone to the WR well in the first round in three consecutive drafts just one in the common draft era (Detroit 03-05.) But lets face it: Philadelphia still needs pass-catchers despite drafting Jalen Reagor and DeVonta Smith in the past two years. Wilson's body control in adjusting to the ball in the air is incredible, he has the wheels to make the big play downfield and he shows a nose for the end zone (12 TDs this season.)"
