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Instant analysis: Eagles wrap up their draft with a rapid edge rusher

The Eagles ended their NFL Draft by taking DE Casey Toohill out of Stanford in the seventh round. Here’s everything you need to know:

At 6’4, 250 lbs, Toohill’s size may need bulking. Believe it or not, he also ran a rapid 40-yard dash at 4.69…shocking. A long and rangy edge-rusher, Toohill will be the first project of a new defensive line coach in Philadelphia. Toohill reminds me a lot of Genard Avery in terms of his skillset, which may be worth noting.

Projected as an OLB/DE, Toohill had his best year in 2019. He started all 12 games and led his team in TFL (11.