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2018 NFL Mock Draft: With Jets win, QB no longer guaranteed

By Brad Weiss

BERKELEY, CA - SEPTEMBER 23: Quarterback Sam Darnold #14 of the USC Trojans passes against the California Golden Bears during the second quarter at California Memorial Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Berkeley, California. The USC Trojans defeated the California Golden Bears 30-20. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
BERKELEY, CA - SEPTEMBER 23: Quarterback Sam Darnold #14 of the USC Trojans passes against the California Golden Bears during the second quarter at California Memorial Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Berkeley, California. The USC Trojans defeated the California Golden Bears 30-20. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images) /
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October 01 2016: Clemson Tigers offensive tackle Mitch Hyatt (75) holds off Louisville Cardinals linebacker Devonte Fields (92) at Memorial Stadium in Clemson,SC. Clemson leads 28-7 over Louisville at halftime. (Photo by Dannie Walls/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
October 01 2016: Clemson Tigers offensive tackle Mitch Hyatt (75) holds off Louisville Cardinals linebacker Devonte Fields (92) at Memorial Stadium in Clemson,SC. Clemson leads 28-7 over Louisville at halftime. (Photo by Dannie Walls/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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Mitch Hyatt

Offensive Tackle, Clemson

The Philadelphia Eagles are off to a good start this season, and are coming off a solid victory against the New York Giants this past weekend. Quarterback Carson Wentz is a legitimate NFL player at his position, and has done a nice job working in all of his new weapons this season. They are a year ahead of schedule, and just may challenge for an NFC East title in 2017.

If the team wants Wentz to continue to develop under center, they need to keep bringing in solid talent along the offensive line. The Eagles might have the best bookends at offensive tackle in the NFC, but that does not mean you stop stockpiling talent up front. Mitch Hyatt from Clemson would fit what the do perfectly, and the team could always move him to guard if they had to.

The Eagles defense has been terrific this season, and they have one of the best pass rushes in the league. If the Eagles want to contend for an NFC East title, they need to make sure that Wentz is always standing upright. Hyatt is a wonderful offensive lineman talent, and in the City of Brotherly Love, you can never have too much talent up front.

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