The Eagles walked away from the NFL Draft with nine shiny new prospects to develop. On the surface, it was a pretty solid haul for Howie Roseman and company. When you dig a little deeper, it becomes very easy to see the method behind the madness.
Athleticism
For the second year in a row, the Philadelphia Eagles have prioritized the drafting of freakishly athletic prospects. In 2020, the drafting of players like Davion Taylor and a trio of rapid wide receivers seemed fine in the moment, but the problem with drafting low-floor, high-ceiling players is that they need time to develop and a coaching staff to get the most out of them.