The first round of the 2021 NFL Draft brought an instant-impact starter in receiver DeVonta Smith. The second-and-third rounds on Friday night brought two players who seem to have been drafted with the 2022-season and beyond in mind in offensive linemen Landon Dickerson and defensive linemen Milton Williams.
What will the final day bring?
Here are 38 players the Eagles could target in the 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th rounds on Saturday:
4th ROUND (12)
Quincy Roche, DE, Miami
Weight/Height: 6-foot-3, 245 pounds
College Stats: 45 games, 182 tackles, 54 TFL, 30.5 Sacks
Projected Round: 3rd
Analysis: Roche, a former Temple product who transferred to Miami, has perhaps the best resume of any defensive end in the draft. Not only do the 30.5 sacks jump off the page, but finishing his college career with 182 tackles shows he is constantly around the ball. Roche brings a solid set of pass-rushing moves to the NFL, which should help him get on the field right away.
Jay Tufele, DT, USC
Weight/Height: 6-foot-3, 305 pounds
College Stats: 24 games, 63 tackles, 10 TFL, 6.5 Sacks
Projected Round: 2nd
Analysis: Tufele is a great athlete that has an extremely quick first step, something the Eagles have made clear they value in their pass rushers. Tufele's 6.5 sacks in 24 games doesn't jump off the page, but he lived in the backfield during his time at USC, nothing 32 hurries and 13 quarterback hits in 24 games. Add in the fact that he is strong against the run and Tufele has the potential to be a high-impact starter at the next level.
Rodarius Williams, CB, Oklahoma State
Height/Weight: 6-foot-1, 195 pounds
College Stats: 43 games, 169 tackles, 27 pass deflections, 2 INTs
Projected Round: 3rd
Analysis: Williams checks off nearly every box you can look for in a cornerback prospect in the NFL. He has good size, he has good speed and ha shown he is a good enough athlete to stick with all kinds of receivers. He played well in man coverage during his time at Oklahoma State, but also switched over to zone when needed, as well as playing some time in the slot. The issue with Williams? He is going to be 25-years old when the 2021 season comes around — meaning he will be almost 30 when his rookie deal is up. Williams might be able to contribute right away, but for a team rebuilding his age might be a problem.
Jabril Cox, LSU
Height/Weight: 6-foot-4, 231 pounds
College Stats: 10 games, 58 takes, 6.5 TFL, 1 Sack, 3 INT, 5 PD, 0 FF
Projected Round: 3rd
Analysis: Cox worked his way up from a redshirt freshman at North Dakota State to a starter on LSU's defense, which speaks volumes about his work ethic and ability to improve. Cox put up good all-around numbers during his only season in the SEC, totaling 58 tackles, one sack, one fumble recovery, eight passes defended and one interception. Cox is strong in coverage, displaying the ability to play in both man coverage and drop back into zone. Cox has good instincts in the run game but struggles tackling, which could be a major issue at the next level. If he improves as a tackler, however, he projects as a very good three-down linebacker.
Hamsah Nasirildeen, S, Florida State
Height/Weight: 6-foot-2, 215 pounds
College Stats: 35 games, 223 tackless, 4 INT, 9 PD, 3 FF
Projected Round: 3rd
Analysis: Nasirildeen spent almost half of his time on the field last season near the line of scrimmage, either in man coverage or in the box. He is a strong tackler and aggressive against the run, showing the ability to bring down runners in the open field when he is lined up deep. His size is an advantage in coverage as he should be able to deal with the bigger, quicker tight ends that more teams are using in the passing game.
Chris Rumph, DE, Duke
Weight/Height: 6-foot-3, 235 pounds
College Stats: 35 games, 124 tackles, 33 TFL, 17.5 Sacks
Projected Round: 4th
Analysis: Rumph would be projected to go higher if he had a better set of pass-rushing moves, but he is such an elite-level athlete with an impressive resume during his time at Duke that it is unlikely he makes it that far into the draft. Some see him as a better fit in a 3-4 scheme as an outside linebacker, but with the Eagles' defensive alignment still up in the air, his potential to play in both could be attractive to the coaching staff.
Cameron Sample, DE, Tulane
Weight/Height: 6-foot-3, 280 pounds
College Stats: 41 games, 162 tackles, 20.5 TFL, 10.5 Sacks
Projected Round: 4th
Analysis: Sample has a quick first step and projects as being able to move inside on obvious passing downs, giving him the position versatility the Eagles look for in their linemen.
Daelin Hayes, DE, Notre Dame
Weight/Height: 6-foot-3, 258 pounds
College Stats: 43 games, 97 tackles, 20.5 TFL, 9 Sacks
Projected Round: 4th
Analysis: Hayes is a well-rounded player, as he is strong against the run but is also quick off the line of scrimmage as a pass rusher. He never had a dominating season at Notre Dame but he was consistent. His ceiling isn't as high as some of the other edge rushers in the class due to a lack of elite athleticism, but his floor is high, and would be a safe pick in the middle rounds.
Camryn Bynum, CB, California
Height/Weight: 6-foot, 200 pounds
College Stats: 42 games, 184 tackles, 28 pass deflections, 6 INTs
Projected Round: 4th
Analysis: Bynum has the versatility that the Eagles like in their secondary players, as he spent significant time both on the outside and in the slot during his time in college. He is best in zone, and is considered a strong special teams player which could help him get on the field right away.
Tyree Gillespie, S, Missouri
Height/Weight: 5-foot-11, 207 pounds
College Stats: 34 games, 146 tackles 0 INT, 12 PD, 1 FF
Projected Round: 4th
Analysis: Gillespie's versatility is going to help him get on the field quickly in the NFL. He has the speed and instincts to play single-deep safety if needed, while also having the experience and ability to step up and play man coverage in the slot. Gillespie is a smart player that doesn't take many chances, which some defensive coordinators will like, but the result was also zero interceptions in three seasons. Gillespie has a high floor, but he doesn't project as having the same kind of game-changing ceiling that other safeties in the draft do.
Jamar Johnson, S, Indiana
Height/Weight: 5-foot-11, 205 pounds
College Stats: 31 games, 69 tackles, 7 INT, 5 PD, 2 FF
Projected Round: 4th
Analysis: Johnson knows how to make a play on the ball when he is around the play, as evident by the seven interceptions, five pass deflections and two forced fumbles in just 24 games. Johnson is excellent at tracking the ball deep as a single-high safety, but his ability to track also showed when he was in man coverage and teams tested him deep. He struggled to tackle in college, however, and could be a weakness against the run — which is going to limit how quickly he gets onto the field.
Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, Oklahoma:
Height/Weight: 6-foot, 246 pounds
College Stats: 193 touches, 1,478 yards, 13 touchdowns (19 games)
Projected Round: 4th round
Analysis: Stevenson could be a fit if the Eagles are looking for a between-the-tackles running back to pair with Sanders. Stevenson is at his best running in short yardage situations and up the middle of the field, where he can use his physical style to run over defenders as opposed to trying to beat them in the open field. He is solid, but not special, out of the backfield as a receiver.
5th ROUND (6)
Demetric Felton, RB, UCLA:
Height/Weight: 5-foot-10, 200 pounds
College Stats: 332 touches, 2,059 yards, 15 touchdowns (31 games)
Projected Round: 5th round
Analysis: Although he won't be running defenders over at the next level, Felton is one of the both versatile players in the draft, as he played both running back and receiver at UCLA. He had an impressive week at the Senior Bowl, showing he can be a solid route runner at receiver, while also having the open-field moves you like to see from a running back. Pass-catching backs will be crucial in Nick Sirianni's offense, and with the receiving issues Miles Sanders had last season, adding Felton with a late-round pick would be a wise move for the Eagles.
Bryce Thompson, CB, Tennessee
Height/Weight: 5-foot-11, 190 pounds
College Stats: 31 games, 100 tackles, 8 pass deflections, 8 INTs
Projected Round: 5th
Analysis: Thompson clearly knows how to make big plays with eight interceptions in 31 games. The fact he has the same amount of pass breakups as interceptions during his time in college is both a good and bad thing. The positive is if he gets around the ball he has shown he is going to make a play on it. The negative is he doesn't get his hands on many passes. Still, eight interceptions in 31 games is impressive, and he is good enough athlete to believe he could keep it up at the next level.
Tony Fields II, CB, West Virginia
Height/Weight: 6-foot-1, 220 pounds
College Stats: 45 games, 375 tackles, 21 TFL, 9.5 Sacks, 6 PD, 1 FF
Projected Round: 5th
Analysis: Fields is strong enough in pass coverage that he should be able to carve out a spot on any defense, as he has experience in both man and zone. He showed he is a good enough athlete that he should be able to stick with most tight ends at the next level, and has enough speed to stick with running backs as well. The concern with Fields will be against the run, which could keep him off the field and turn him primarily into a coverage linebacker.
Cameron McGrone, LB, Michigan
Height/Weight: 6-foot-1, 236 pounds
College Stats: 16 games, 91 tackles, 11 TFL, 3 Sacks, 0 INT, 1 PD
Projected Round: 5th
Analysis: McGrone is an elite athlete that has a ton of potential. He was best against the run in college, but has shown he is quick enough to cover running backs and physical enough to cover tight ends. The question is whether he will be able to switch into a zone scheme if needed. He will need some time, but with the right coaching, he could be a steal in the later rounds.
Rachad Wildgoose II, CB, Wisconsin
Height/Weight: 5-foot-11, 197 pounds
College Stats: 24 games, 57 tackles, 14 pass deflections, 1 INT
Projected Round: 5th
Analysis: Wildgoose is going to need time to develop, but there aren't many better pure athletes in the draft at cornerback. Wildgoose played a ton of man coverage in college, and at just under 6-foot he has both the size and speed to stick with most receivers. Wildgoose is an aggressive tackler that has shown he can help in the running game.
Janarius Robinson, DE, Florida State
Weight/Height: 6-foot-5, 260 pounds
College Stats: 34 games, 104 tackles, 20.5 TFL, 8 Sacks
Projected Round: 5th
Analysis: Robinson has the ideal makeup for a defensive end in today's NFL, standing 6-foot-5 with long arms and a thick frame. While his eight sacks don't jump off the page, he did have 104 tackles and 20.5 tackles for a loss in 34 games, a sign he was constantly around the ball. Robinson is also a strong special teams player, which could be appealing to the Eagles as it would allow him to have a role on the team while he develops.
6th ROUND (8)
Chris Evans, RB, Michigan:
Height/Weight: 5-foot-11, 216 pounds
College Stats: 369 touches, 2,274 yards, 17 touchdowns (42 games)
Projected Round: 6th round
Analysis: Evans is another track star in this year's draft, and he displayed that speed in the open field last season at Michigan. Evans is more in the category of a smaller, elusive running back, but he has shown he is a willing runner between the tackles as well. He is a capable receiver out of the backfield. A part-time player at Michigan, Evans doesn't project to be a difference maker, but he could be a very solid third running back.
Shaka Toney, DE, Penn State
Weight/Height: 6-foot-3, 252 pounds
College Stats: 40 games, 111 tackles, 28.5 TFL, 20 Sacks
Projected Round: 6th
Analysis: If the Eagles are looking for someone to come in and contribute right away as a pass rusher they won't do much better in the later rounds than Toney. Toney averaged almost 3 quarterback pressures a game in college, finishing with 20 sacks in 47 games. He isn't great agains the run, but has the athleticism to be an impact player against it with better coaching.
Damar Hamlin, CB, Pittsburgh
Height/Weight: 6-foot, 200 pounds
College Stats: 46 games, 275 tackles, 6 INT, 21 PD, 0 FF
Projected Round: 6th
Analysis: Hamlin has plenty of experience in zone coverage, something that will catch the Eagles' attention and could make his transition to their defense an easier one. He projects as being a safety that plays closer to the line of scrimmage, however, due to a lack of elite speed. Hamlin is a solid tackler and has experience playing man coverage if needed in the slot. He is one of the older safeties in the draft at 23-years old, with five years of experience in college.
Avery Williams, CB, Boise State
Height/Weight: 5-foot-9, 195 pounds
College Stats: 48 games, 152 tackles, 22 pass deflections, 4 INTs
Projected Round: 6th
Analysis: Williams has good speed for the position and showed the ability to stick with taller receivers on the outside, but standing just 5-foot-9, he will likely be playing the inside at the next level. The Eagles are in need of a nickel cornerback, however, and his physical style of play could catch their attention. He is also a very strong special teams player, blocking five kicks during his time at Boise State.
Joshua Bledsoe, S, Missouri
Height/Weight: 5-foot-11, 204 pounds
College Stats: 43 games, 130 tackles, 1 INT, 18 PD, 2 FF
Projected Round: 6th
Analysis: Bledsoe is an in-the-box safety that has great speed and should be able to line up in man coverage against most tight ends, running backs and slot receivers. His speed could allow him to line up deep occasionally, giving him some position versatility.
Pooka Williams Jr., RB, Kansas:
Height/Weight: 5-foot-10, 170 pounds
College Stats: 481 touches, 2,916 yards, 16 touchdowns (26 games)
Projected Round: 6th round
Analysis: Williams is one of the more elusive running backs in this year's draft and has a similar running style to former Eagles running back LeSean McCoy. Williams takes some negative plays as he dances in the backfield, something that will drive coaches mad, but his ability to break open big plays makes up for it. He is a capable receiver out of the backfield as well, and if Sirianni can get him into open space, Williams can be a big-play threat right away for the Eagles.
Jacoby Stevens, S, LSU
Height/Weight: 5-foot-11, 197 pounds
College Stats: 36 games, 190 tackles, 4 INT, 15 PD, 1 FF
Projected Round: 6th
Analysis: Stevens is a great athlete that moved all over the defense during his time at LSU, and is a bit like Jalen Mills in his ability to play multiple positions without having elite-level speed. Stevens is strong against the run and dangerous as a blitzer, and if he is able to stick with receivers at the next level, he could be a late-inning steal.
Jaylen Twyman, DT, Pittsburgh
Weight/Height: 6-foot-2, 290 pounds
College Stats: 21 games, 57 tackles, 13.5 TFL, 11 Sacks
Projected Round: 6th
Analysis: Twyman comes to the NFL with a decent set of pass rushing moves, as evident by his production in college with 11 sacks and 34 quarterback hurries in 21 games. Twyman is quick on his feet and has good lateral movement which could be appealing to the Eagles considering the body type they like at defensive tackle. He has shown the ability to rush from the edge as well as from the inside.
7th ROUND (12)
Ottis Anderson, RB UCF:
Height/Weight: 5-foot-11, 174 pounds
College Stats: 449 touches, 3,207 yards, 26 touchdowns (46 games)
Projected Round: 7th round
Analysis: If the Eagles are looking for a receiver that has experience lining up in the slot, Anderson might be their guy. Anderson was one of the top playmakers on UCF's offense in 2019, averaging 11.8 yards-per-catch and 6.4 yards-per-carry. He is able to line up all over the field, and has the speed needed to turn short catches into big gains. His numbers dipped in 2020, but he could end up being a steal in the later rounds.
Shane Simpson, RB Virginia:
Height/Weight: 5-foot-11, 200 pounds
College Stats: 67 touches, 411 yards, 3 touchdowns (10 games)
Projected Round: 7th round
Analysis: Simpson is going to be a tough prospect to get a read on, as he spent the first three years of his college career at Towson, missing significant time due to injuries before transferring to Virginia. He got limited touches last season, but looked good when he did have the ball, especially out of the backfield as a receiver. Simpson is capable in pass protection, which could help him get on the field sooner.
Mustafa Johnson, DT, Colorado
Weight/Height: 6-foot, 290 pounds
College Stats: 26 games, 100 tackles, 26 TFL, 15.0 Sacks
Projected Round: 7th
Analysis: Johnson certainly has the production to catch the attention of the Eagles' front office. Although he is undersized he finished his college career with 15 sacks in 26 games despite not having what is considered a strong set of pass-rushing moves. His athleticism is an issue but the production is so impressive he is worth taking a shot on in the later rounds.
Paddy Fisher, LB, Northwestern
Height/Weight: 6-foot-4, 240 pounds
College Stats: 48 games, 401 tackles, 24.5 TFL, 2 Sacks, 4 INT, 10 PD, 10 FF
Projected Round: 7th
Analysis: Fisher has one of the best resumes in the draft at the linebacker spot, showing he can make plays all over the field with four interceptions, 24.5 TFL and a whopping 10 forced fumbles. There is little question Fisher has the football smarts, size and talent to be a professional player — the question is how good can be be? Some view Fisher as a low-level starter that might be a backup due to his lack of elite athleticism. His outstanding play at Northwestern, however, is hard to ignore.
Rayshard Ashby, LB, Virginia Tech
Height/Weight: 5-foot-9, 237 pounds
College Stats: 36 games, 293 tackles, 34 TFL, 10 Sacks, 0 INT, 3 PD, 5 FF
Projected Round: 7th
Analysis: Ashby is undersized and not particularly quick, which are obvious red flags for the next level. Ashby makes up for his physical limitations with his high-level football instincts, however, which help him both in zone coverage and against the run. Ashby is definitely worth a flyer in the later rounds.
Max Richardson, LB, Boston College
Height/Weight: 6-foot, 230 pounds
College Stats: 47 games, 315 tackles, 32 TFL, 10 Sacks, 0 INT, 6 PD, 2 FF
Projected Round: 7th
Analysis: Richardson projects as being able to line up at any of the linebacker spots due to his experience moving all around during his time at Boston College. Although he isn't an elite athlete, he does do a good job reacting and reading the offense to get to the ball. Richardson will make a career for himself by excelling in zone coverage.
Blake Gallagher, LB, Northwestern
Height/Weight: 6-foot-1, 228 pounds
College Stats: 46 games, 332 tackles, 21.5 TFL, 2 Sacks, 5 INT, 3 PD, 1 FF
Projected Round: 7th
Analysis: Gallagher has shown he can be an impact player in the passing game, picking off four passes in his final two seasons. The fact Gallagher got those interceptions playing in a zone coverage, and using his football instincts to do so, is an encouraging sign for his ability to continue being an impact defender against the pass at the next level.
Jerry Jacobs, CB, Arkansas
Height/Weight: 5-foot-11, 203 pounds
College Stats: 21 games, 70 tackles, 10 pass deflections, 4 INTs
Projected Round: 7th
Analysis: Jacobs is undersized, but if the Eagles plan on playing more zone this season than last year, they could take a chance on him in the 7th round. Jacobs has good football instincts and is used to playing in a zone scheme, as he played in less-and-less man coverage as his college season went on. Jacobs has an injury history, tearing his ACL in 2019, but returned to play in 2020.
Shemar Jean-Charles, CB, Appalachian State
Height/Weight: 5-foot-11, 190 pounds
College Stats: 41 games, 95 tackles, 30 pass deflections, 2 INTs
Projected Round: 7th
Analysis: Unless they plan on moving Avonte Maddox back inside, the Eagles are going to be looking for a nickel corner this offseason. Jean-Charles could be a good low-round prospect to target. Jean-Charles is undersized but made a ton of plays around the ball in college, batting away 30 passes in 41 games and making 95 tackles.
Malcolm Koonce, DE, Buffalo
Weight/Height: 6-foot-3, 250 pounds
College Stats: 38 games, 109 tackles, 22.5 TFL, 17 Sacks
Projected Round: 7th
Analysis: Koonce is a great athlete who checks off a lot of the measurables the Eagles look for in a defensive end, including a quick first step. He doesn't have a ton of pass-rushing moves, however, and mostly got after the quarterback due to his athleticism. He will need time to develop but could be a late-round steal if he lands with the right coaching staff.
Jonathan Adams Jr., WR, Arkansas State
Height/Weight: 6-foot-3, 220 pounds
College Stats: 166 catches, 2,306 yards, 21 touchdowns (40 games)
Projected Round: 7th
Analysis: Adams Jr. knows how to do one thing — get down the field and make a play. That is certainly a valuable skillset, as at 6-foot-3, he is a good enough athlete to compete down the field in the NFL right away. The issue with Adams Jr. is that he hasn't shown he can do much else, and is going to need plenty of coaching with both his route running and at the line of scrimmage.
Khalil McClain, WR, Troy
Height/Weight: 6-foot-4, 222 pounds
College Stats: 77 catches, 945 yards, 13 touchdowns (24 games)
Projected Round: 7th
Analysis: A tall, athletic receiver that can win jump balls and dominated a lower-level of competition, McClain has the physical traits the Eagles should be looking for in seventh-round pick.
