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Following the Eagles' Monday night loss against Seattle, they're currently slated to a have the sixth-overall pick in next April's NFL draft.

Given that, here's our NFL first-round mock draft.

"},{"title":"1. Jets: Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/1TrevorLawrence_1.jpg","credit":"© Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports","published":1606848420,"caption":"

Sunshine is as big of a quarterback talent I’ve seen in my time watching college football, rivaling what I saw in Andrew Luck at Stanford. Former Eagles executive Joe Douglas gifts the Jets fan base their white whale: a franchise quarterback.

"},{"title":"2. Jaguars: Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/2JustinFields_0.jpg","credit":"© Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports","published":1606848420,"caption":"

In almost any other year, Fields would be a no-brainer top pick, but he just happens to be in the same draft class as Lawrence. Fields would be the highest Jacksonville has ever selected a quarterback in their franchise history. Much like the Jets with Lawrence, Fields represents a legitimate talent at the signal-caller position that the organization has never had

"},{"title":"3. Bengals: Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/3Sewell.jpg","credit":"© Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports ","published":1606848480,"caption":"

Cincinnati drafted a Heisman-winning quarterback in 2020. Next April, they grab a guy to protect his blindside for the next decade. It’s a chalk pick, but things go chalk for a reason.

"},{"title":"4. Cowboys: Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/4MicahParsons.jpg","credit":"© Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports","published":1606848480,"caption":"

Sorry, Penn State fans. The Cowboys’ defense is a disaster and while they could go for help on the back end in a strong corner class, Dallas opts to take the best talent on the board here in Parsons, a chess piece suited for the modern NFL.

"},{"title":"5. Chargers: Patrick Surtain II, CB, Alabama","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/5SurtainII.jpg","credit":"© Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports","published":1606848600,"caption":"

The son of an NFL All-Pro, Surtain has the pedigree and the production to be among the league’s next great cornerbacks, possessing the size to battle even the best of the best receivers.

"},{"title":"6. Eagles: Ja’Marr Chase, WR, LSU","video":"JoooIbcHaAkB","thumbnail":{"uri":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/short_form_video/hero/120120CHASE_1920x1080_1826622019536.jpg","alt":"Eagles select electric LSU receiver in our mid-season mock draft","title":"Eagles select electric LSU receiver in our mid-season mock draft"},"credit":"© Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports","published":1606848900,"caption":"

Whether Howie Roseman is calling shots for the Birds come April remains to be seen, but he’d be wise to simply take the best receiver on the board out of LSU, a task he unequivocally failed at this year. Chase could finally be the rookie star wideout Eagles fans have been dying for.

"},{"title":"7. Panthers: Zach Wilson, QB, BYU","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/7ZachWilson.jpg","credit":"© USA TODAY NETWORK","published":1606849200,"caption":"

Carolina has stacked an impressive cast of skill players and former Temple head coach Matt Rhule’s system has looked for real even with Teddy Bridgewater under center. Wilson, currently leading an undefeated BYU squad, becomes the Panthers’ biggest building block.

"},{"title":"8. Washington: Trey Lance, QB, NDSU","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/8TreyLance.jpg","credit":"© Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports","published":1606849260,"caption":"

Did you ever think that there would be two quarterbacks from North Dakota State starting in the NFL, let alone in the NFC East?

"},{"title":"9. Lions: Caleb Farley, CB, Virginia Tech","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/9CalebFarley.jpg","credit":" © Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports","published":1606849321,"caption":"

After taking All-American Jeff Okudah with the third pick in 2020, Detroit double-dips at the corner position here, giving them the game’s best young CB tandem, reshaping their defense after the Matt Patricia era.

"},{"title":"10. Falcons: Gregory Rousseau, EDGE, Miami","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/10GregoryRousseau.jpg","credit":"© Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports","published":"","caption":"

One of the league’s worst pass defenses gets a huge boost with the draft’s best edge rusher. Rousseau had a whopping 15.5 sacks as a redshirt freshman in 2019.

"},{"title":"11. Dolphins (via Texans): Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/11JaylenWaddle.jpg","credit":"© The Tuscaloosa News-USA TODAY Sports","published":1606849869,"caption":"

A broken right ankle has sidelined Waddle since October, but there’s no mistaking his immense talent and blazing speed. Giving Tua Tagovailoa as many weapons as possible is essential to his development, particularly on that oh-so-crucial QB rookie contract.

"},{"title":"12. Broncos: Kwity Paye, EDGE, Michigan","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/12KwityPaye.jpg","credit":"© Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports","published":1606849920,"caption":"

Von Miller will be 32 next season. It’s time for Denver to look to the future in solidifying their defensive front with Payne. Paye has had 16.5 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks across 16 games in 2019 and 2020.

"},{"title":"13. Bears: Samuel Cosmi, OT, Texas","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/13SamuelCosmi.jpg","credit":"© Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports","published":1606850100,"caption":"

Chicago’s offense is a disaster overall with holes everywhere outside of receiver Allen Robinson. Simply grabbing the best tackle on the board is the best plan of attack.

"},{"title":"14. Vikings: Alex Leatherwood, OT, Alabama ","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/14AlexLeatherwood.jpg","credit":"© Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports","published":1606850280,"caption":"

With an offensive system built around Dalvin Cook pounding the rock, it’d be wise to give him the best offensive line possible. Leatherwood easily fills that role for Minnesota.

"},{"title":"15. Patriots: Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/15KylePitts.jpg","credit":"© Brad McClenny via Imagn Content Services, LLC","published":1606850460,"caption":"

New England taking a dynamic tight end early basically makes him a Hall of Fame lock. The Pats don’t have their quarterback of the future situation figured out, but Pitts will be a welcomed target for whomever fills that role one day.

"},{"title":"16. 49ers: Dylan Moses, LB, Alabama ","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/16DylanMoses.jpg","credit":"© The Tuscaloosa News-USA TODAY Sports","published":1606850520,"caption":"

Moses is a hulking interior linebacker presence at 6’3” and 240 pounds. When in doubt, just grab a defender from Alabama. San Francisco won’t regret it.

"},{"title":"17. Raiders: Wyatt Davis, IOL, Ohio State","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/17WyattDavis.jpg","credit":"© Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch via Imagn Content Services, ","published":1606850520,"caption":"

Derek Carr looks rejuvenated in his second year under head coach Jon Gruden. Taking the country’s best interior offensive lineman in Davis is a solid move to protect Carr as he moves into the next phase of his career.

"},{"title":"18. Ravens: Devonta Smith, WR, Alabama ","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/18DevontaSmith.jpg","credit":"© Mickey Welsh-USA TODAY Sports","published":1606850700,"caption":"

Marquise “Hollywood’ Brown hasn’t exactly been the game-breaker Baltimore hoped for two years into his career and the Ravens’ offense has disappointed so far after a rocking 2019. Any competent organization gives their franchise quarterback as many weapons to work with as possible. Lamar Jackson will love Smith, who has had back-to-back 1000-yard, double-digit-touchdown seasons.

"},{"title":"19. Giants: Rashawn Slater, OT, Northwestern","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/19RashawnSlater.jpg","credit":"© Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports","published":1606850760,"caption":"

New York’s offensive line has been a mess for as long as I can remember. Slater has both guard and tackle versatility that will prove valuable in protecting Daniel Jones in the pocket.

"},{"title":"20. Cardinals: Shaun Wade, CB, Ohio State","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/20ShaunWade.jpg","credit":"© Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports","published":1606850940,"caption":"

Patrick Peterson remains one of the NFL’s top corners as he reaches his 30s, but Wade presents a stellar way of keeping Arizona’s secondary solid even as he ages.

"},{"title":"21. Buccaneers: Christian Darrisaw, OT, Virginia Tech","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/21ChristianDarrisaw.jpg","credit":"© Lee Luther Jr.-USA TODAY Sports","published":1606851000,"caption":"

A complete squad with Super Bowl aspirations and few holes, the best move for Tampa Bay is simply to sure up their offensive front, pairing Darrisaw with 2020 first-round right tackle Tristan Wirfs, who already appears to be one of the game’s premier tackles.

"},{"title":"22. Dolphins: Azeez Ojulari, EDGE, Georgia","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/22AzeezOjulari.jpg","credit":"USA Today Sports Images ","published":1606851060,"caption":"

With two picks in the first round, Miami is ready to load up on young talent. After landing Alabama’s Jaylen Waddle, the Fins grab another SEC blue chipper, this time on the opposite side of the ball. Ojulari already has 6.5 sacks in eight games for the Bulldogs in 2020.

"},{"title":"23. Colts: Kyle Trask, QB, Florida ","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/23KyleTrask.jpg","credit":"© Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY","published":1606851180,"caption":"

While some Eagles fans are imagining a trade with Indianapolis to reunite Carson Wentz with head coach Frank Reich, the Colts decide to go in another direction here, landing a quarterback currently sporting a 34-to-three touchdown-to-interception ratio.

"},{"title":"24. Browns: Jaycee Horn, CB, South Carolina","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/24JayceeHorn.jpg","credit":"USA Today Sports Images © Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports","published":1606851240,"caption":"

Cleveland is about league average on defense this year, but Horn is a sticky defender with good size at 6’0” and experience covering the next wave of great pro receivers in all those big SEC contests.

"},{"title":"25. Jaguars (via Rams): Travis Etienne, RB, Clemson","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/25TravisEtienne.jpg","credit":"© Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports","published":1606851360,"caption":"

Between Fields and Etienne, as dangerous of an all-purpose back as there is in the country, Jacksonville would legitimately have some offensive juice for the first time… ever? No disrespect to Jimmy Smith and Fred Taylor intended.

"},{"title":"26. Jets (via Seahawks): Rashod Bateman, WR, Minnesota","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/26RashodBateman.jpg","credit":"© Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports","published":1606851480,"caption":"

Hey, Trevor Lawrence, meet your new best friend for the next decade. Maybe you can afford to share a two-bedroom apartment in Williamsburg on your rookie contracts. Bateman was a First Team All-Big Ten selection last season.

"},{"title":"27. Titans: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB, Notre Dame","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/27JeremiahOwusu-Koramoah.jpg","credit":"USA Today Sports Images ","published":1606851660,"caption":"

A do-it-all defender who can play both safety and linebacker, head coach Mike Vrabel will love making Owusu-Koramoah Tennessee’s defensive fulcrum to complement their thriving offense with Ryan Tannehill and Derrick Henry.

"},{"title":"28. Bills: Jayson Oweh, EDGE, Penn State","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/28JaysonOweh.jpg","credit":"© Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports","published":1606851660,"caption":"

Buffalo landed Ed Oliver, maybe my favorite 2020 prospect overall, back in April. Snagging Oweh gives them two legit building blocks for former Eagles defensive coordinator Sean McDermott to wreak havoc with.

"},{"title":"29. Packers: Rondale Moore, WR, Purdue ","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/29RondaleMoore.jpg","credit":"© Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports","published":1606851720,"caption":"

Aaron Rodgers has been playing out of his mind this year and his disapproval at Green Bay drafting his successor in the first round in 2020 is apparent. Rodgers isn’t going anywhere quite yet, so the Packers should continue giving him as many playmakers as possible

"},{"title":"30. Carlos Basham Jr., EDGE, Wake Forest","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/30CarlosBashamJr.jpg","credit":"© Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports","published":1606851900,"caption":"

There’s nothing Andy Reid loves more than beefing up the trenches. The Demon Deacon has 19.5 sacks across his last three seasons in 31 games.

"},{"title":"31. Saints: Terrace Marshall Jr., WR, LSU","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/31TerraceMarshallJr.jpg","credit":"© Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports","published":1606852084,"caption":"

Is it safe to call LSU Wide Receiver U? Marshall may be the third Tiger wideout to go in the first round in the last two seasons. Even on a retooling squad this season, Marshall already has 10 touchdowns in seven games. He’d feast while opposing defenses lock in on Michael Thomas.

"},{"title":"32. Steelers: Mac Jones, QB, Alabama ","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/32MacJones.jpg","credit":"© Caitie McMekin/Pool via News Sentinel via Imagn Content Se","published":1606852140,"caption":"

With a deep playoff run likely on the way for the undefeated Steelers, it’d make sense for Ben Roethlisberger at 38 to hang it up on a good note, as Pittsburgh drafts his replacement in Jones.

"}]}

2021 NFL mock draft: Eagles grab stud SEC wide receiver