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Philadelphia Eagles select Rasul Douglas with No. 99 overall pick

With the No. 99 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles selected cornerback Rasul Douglas out of West Virginia.

The Eagles needed to add cornerback talent in this draft and boy have they succeeded. After selecting Washington cornerback Sidney Jones in the second round, Douglas gives Philadelphia another playmaking defensive back who can make a long-term impact.

Over the last two seasons at West Virginia, Douglas recorded 77 total tackles and nine (NINE) interceptions. Eight of those interceptions came in 2016.

At 6’2″, 209 pounds, Douglas has a large corner who excels at the line of scrimmage.