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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Mitch Trubisky, DeShone Kizer on the rise

By Brad Weiss

Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 25, 2016; Pullman, WA, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) makes a catch in front of Washington State Cougars cornerback Darrien Molton (3) during the first half at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2016; Pullman, WA, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) makes a catch in front of Washington State Cougars cornerback Darrien Molton (3) during the first half at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports /

John Ross. 15. player. 54. . WR. Washington

Last year, the Philadelphia Eagles swung a deal with the Cleveland Browns that netted them the No. 2 overall pick in the draft. With that selection, the team took Carson Wentz out of North Dakota State, who ended up being the team’s starting quarterback in Week 1. While his play has been up and down all season, there is no doubt he is the franchise quarterback of the organization, and now the team needs to put the right pieces around him.

When healthy, running back Ryan Mathews is a solid player, and wide receiver Jordan Matthews is a solid player at his position. However, Matthews is being used as a WR1 in the offense, when he is much more suited as a WR2. Adding Washington’s John Ross would enable Matthews to slide down to the WR2 spot, while giving Wentz two electric players on the outside to throw to.

The Eagles need to stay on pace with the rest of the division, as they were the only one of the four team to not seriously challenge for a playoff spot. Philadelphia has some nice young players on their defense, and their tight end is one of the better players at his position in the conference. Ross can do things on the field the Eagles have not seen since DeSean Jackson, and he should be available to them in the middle of the first round.

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