Eagles land Smith and other CFP stars in 7-round mock draft
Eagles go for stars in seven-round 2021 NFL mock draft of College Football Playoff players.By: Shamus Clancy
With the College Football Playoff exciting fans the last two weeks, as Alabama captured another title, it's time to project these stars to the pros.
In this seven-round, Eagles-specific mock draft, the spotlight will be solely on players from teams who made the CFP: Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State and Notre Dame.
As a reminder, the Eagles will likely have nine picks in total including two projected late compensatory picks in the sixth and seventh rounds for the loss of Jordan Howard and Ronald Darby in free agency last offseason.
Devonta Smith, the first receiver to win the Heisman Trophy since Desmond Howard in 1991, put the football world on notice Monday night, scoring three touchdowns in Alabama's National Championship win.
The Eagles need dynamic playmakers and there may be no better one in this year's draft than Smith.
After missing the entirety of the 2019 season with a knee injury, Dylan Moses bounced back in a huge way during the Crimson Tide's 2020 championship run, combining for 76 tackles.
Possessing legitimate sideline-to-sideline range, Moses can play any of the three linebacker spots in a 4-3 look. For fans looking to bring some physicality to the next era of Eagles defenders, look no further.
With 2020 possibly being the last season of Jason Kelce's storied career, there's a hole on the interior of the Eagles' offensive line.
Incumbents Nate Herbig and Isaac Seumalo may get a crack at the center spot, but Myers can fill in there from Day 1 as a rookie while allowing the other two players to serve as depth pieces at guard.
Zach Ertz may be a cap casualty or traded elsewhere this offseason, necessitating a new backup tight end behind Dallas Goedert. Richard Rodgers and the like simply aren't cutting it.
Ruckert combined for nine touchdowns the last two seasons in just 14 games. He scored two of those against Clemson in this season's Sugar Bowl.
Amari Rodgers is a little more unheralded compared to the receivers who've come out of Clemon in the last half-dozen or so years, but he could make an impact in the NFL lining up in the slot.
He gives off major Randall Cobb vibes.
Crimson Tide star Najee Harris got all the spotlight, but Brian Robinson Jr. filled a complimentary role during his Alabama career with 11 touchdowns over the last two seasons.
Robinson did wonders for his draft stock against Ohio State this week, rushing for 69 yards on just 10 attempts on the big stage.
He also has experience as a kick returner, a spot the Eagles desperately need some juice.
Tyreke Smith is pretty raw, but the physical tools are all there. The Eagles could envision him being the new Josh Sweat: a gifted college pass rusher who develops into a key rotation piece around the edge.
Howie Roseman once had success grabbing a physical, SEC cornerback in the seventh round with Jalen Mills back in 2016.
Josh Jobe is an outside corner and on a team of hybrid slot players, so Jobe's ability to jam receivers in press could be valuable.
As a true junior entering the draft, there's a lot to like about his developmental path.
Ian Book is another cog in the "quarterback factory" machine.
