My take: The Eagles had not drafted an offensive lineman since taking Lane Johnson with the No. Something of an underrated darling who had his cause championed by the Twitter draft community, I didn't scout Joe Kruger extensively, but he had a knack for making plays during live viewings and showed up time after time while I was watching Star Lotulelei's tape. Good at baiting the QB by hiding in coverage, explosive jumper and made sticky hands INT vs. Clemson (2012); also remember him making a nice INT vs. Maryland in 2011. At some point down the line, when I go through them all, I'll do a more in-depth scouting report. He's either going to keep developing and turn into a stud, or he's going to plateau and fall short of everyone's lofty expectations. I thought the Eagles stayed true to their board and lined up BPA and value with needs very well. Kelly is an offensive genius and I have high expectations for Barkley. -- is the best TE in this class for Chip's offense, and the TE with the highest upside in general; if the Eagles were going to address the position, he would've been my top choice. I imagine Wolff is going to compete for playing time immediately, given the relative uncertainty at the safety positions -- Kenny Phillips' knee, Patrick Chung's inconsistency, Nate Allen's regression, Kurt Coleman being Kurt Coleman. Player. Diagnoses and reacts instantaneously, quick feet, balanced, tough, smart, instinctive playmaker with perhaps the best ball skills -- locates in the air, spectacular hands -- of any CB in the draft. Paul's brother. 1. Second, the Eagles need to do everything they can to turn their franchise around from the disaster in 2012, where the team lost 11 of its final 12 games, effectively ending the Andy Reid era after 14 seasons. Some draft picks are surprising, such as the Eagles grabbing Stanford tight end Zach Ertz in the top of the second round. View the 2013 Philadelphia Eagles draft results. Now we enter into a relative dead period for the league until training camp starts in July. Nevertheless, I'm happy with Logan, who I think fits the mold of a versatile DL and should see time at both NT and DE/5-tech. Recapping the Philadelphia Eagles' 2013 Draft, 13 thoughts on the Eagles’ loss to the Ravens, Report: Miles Sanders to miss Giants game, Zach Ertz out multiple weeks. Barkley, if he had come out for the 2012 draft, was generally regarded as the consensus third-ranked QB behind Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III. We truly are living in a brave new world, one operated by Howie Roseman and Chip Kelly. The USC offense was at the Arizona 48 with 15 seconds left, needing to get into position for a game-tying field goal. Johnson may have been considered a bit of a reach with the fourth pick, although his draft stock has been rapidly rising over the past few weeks. If only they could play the Mets every series. I know this makes him no different from any other GM, but Howie Roseman consistently preaches the importance of finding value. Can he be trusted one-on-one against NFL WR? In the 5th round, the Eagles take the SS out of NC State. After selecting offensive players with their first two picks in the NFL draft, everybody figured the Eagles had to look to the defensive side of the ball in the third round. Logan doesn't offer much as a pass rusher but he is a very good run stopper, standing 6'2'' and weighing 310 pounds. [RELATED: NFL Draft 2013: Start Times, Live Stream, TV Info, Draft Order and More] Here is the current list of the Eagles selections heading in to the 2013 NFL Draft: First-round: Pick 4 Concerned about Barkley's arm strength? It's the next play that pissed me off to the point of losing faith in Barkley. Zach Ertz, TE Stanford. Eagles take CB Jordan Poyer with the 218th pick, Eagles take DE Joe Kruger with the 212th pick. We'll see on that; I'm sure he'll thrive in Seattle. Kruger lined up all over the front 4, played with his hand in the dirt and standing up. Johnson … First of all, it's going to be the first time that new head coach Chip Kelly gets to work his magic in the draft. No one could understand how and why Jordan Poyer was in free-fall throughout the draft. Follow every Eagles 2013 draft pick in this stream, NFL draft results: All Philadelphia Eagles 2013 draft picks, Get to know the picks: Bennie Logan, DT, LSU, Eagles takes Oklahoma's David King with 239th pick. The Philadelphia Eagles added their second defensive end of the draft, grabbing Utah's Joe Kruger with their first of three seventh-round draft selections. Players chosen by the Philadelphia Eagles during the 2013 NFL Draft. Even though there are still no official football games for more than four months, the NFL draft is here and that counts for something. The Eagles grabbed perhaps the steal of the later rounds in the draft, selecting Oregon State cornerback Jordan Poyer with their second seventh-round draft pick. 190 comments April 26, 2013 Eagles pick … Quick off the line with initial burst; he's a superb route runner who sells fakes and displays suddenness at the stem, which will be necessary to create separation at the next level. Poyer was regarded as a potential second or third round pick by many experts. Great motor, chases the play all over the field, typically solid tackler who wraps up (though there were some whiffs) and gets ball carrier on the ground. Mel Kiper gave the Seahawks an "F" this time last year for their 2012 haul. Add NC State safety Earl Wolff to the mix. But even then, I wondered if the Eagles were more interested in trading down and acquiring extra mid-round picks than taking Johnson, who, in my opinion, was clearly behind Fisher and Joeckel. Dennis Kelly remains a swing tackle with upside, but Johnson could be that franchise cornerstone. Lane Johnson, OT Oklahoma. As a late seventh-round pick, it appears likely that King will spend the season on the practice roster, although he has a chance to make the 53-man roster. If he can turn into the next Jon Runyan or even the next Todd Herremans, the Eagles will have gotten their draft value. Poyer also has ability as a special teams return man, so don't be surprised if the Eagles look to use him instead of Brandon Boykin or Bryce Brown. 67. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. That gives the Eagles a projected 2013 starting offensive line of Jason Peters, Evan Mathis, Jason Kelce, Herremans and Johnson. OT. consistently drive throws outside the numbers, Makes some baffling decisions, even when he has time, and throws into coverage, Sometimes appears too nonchalant, question poise and sense of urgency under pressure. A pick that I admit I did not particularly like at the time. I know Chip Kelly says players determine the depth chart with their play on the field, but it feels like Johnson is penciled in at RT already with Herremans sliding inside to RG. 35. 3. Suddenness of movement, range and closing speed stick out. This page is a list of the Philadelphia Eagles NFL Draft selections.The Packers have participated in every NFL draft since it began in 1936, in which they made Jay Berwanger the first-ever selection. At first, I was perturbed because Barkley disappointed me this season, with one moment in particular -- which I watched in real-time -- that stuck in my craw and really soured me on him. He has excellent size, standing 6'7 and weighing close to 280 pounds. I must say that I'm excited. There are 21 cutups on draftbreakdown.com, and I plan to watch each and every one of them. When it became clear that both Fisher and Luke Joeckel would go within the first three selections, I started to consider Johnson as a potential target. For now, I'm still on Team Foles. Lane showed exceptional foot quickness to stay in position and mirror pass rushers, with rare recovery skills and fluidity in his hips to reposition and stand his ground after taking a false step. Johnson is the record 3rd offensive tackle taken in the top 4 picks, but just may be the best fit for what Chip Kelly and the Eagles want to do. Just solid all around, plug-and-play type who should start as part of a rotation at DT and see his snaps steadily increased as the season progresses. Let's remember that. Here's who has been reported as signing with the Eagles so far. Players chosen by the Philadelphia Eagles during the 2013 NFL Draft. It wouldn't even surprise me if he wins a starting spot in training camp; I at least expect him to see the field plenty as part of a heavy rotation. I expect Ertz, who stands 6'5'' and weighs 249 pounds, to add physicality to an offense that has grown rather soft over the years (I'm looking at you, DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin). Instead, what I saw was a player who elicited a reaction of "he's good, sure, but overrated based on my preconceptions." WHAT THE HELL ARE WE GOING TO DO WITH OUR LIVES?! He has the strength to make an immediate impact as a situational pass rusher. Despite allowing 33 touchdowns and intercepting just eight passes in the 2012 season, the Eagles didn't select a defensive back until the fifth round of the NFL draft.