2019 NFL Draft: Philadelphia Eagles 7-round mock

ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 09: Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Carson Wentz (11) looks over the defense during the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys on December 9, 2018 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. (Photo by Andrew Dieb/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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ORLANDO, FL – SEPTEMBER 21: Florida Atlantic Owls running back Devin Singletary (5) runs the ball during the football game between UCF and FAU on September 21, 2018 at CFE Arena in Orlando, FL. (Photo by Andrew Bershaw/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Round 2: Devin Singletary

The Eagles have a second pick in Round 2 as a result of the trade with Baltimore in 2018 which landed the Ravens Lamar Jackson. This gives Philadelphia a chance to take a big swing. Taking Singletary so early in the draft would certainly qualify.

He’s a running back who is going to cause NFL front offices to either love or hate him as the pre-draft process rolls on. Critics will correctly point out that he played pretty weak competition in college at Florida Atlantic. His lack of demonstrated ability to catch passes out of the backfield is also something some scouts will worry about.

On the other hand, when he runs the ball it’s easy to see he has special abilities. He ran mostly out of a zone scheme for the Owls, but once he plants his foot and turns his hips upfield he transforms into a nightmare for opposing defenders. He may only be 5-foot-9 but he carries 200 pounds with ease. He’s definitely a back who can handle the load for an NFL team as a rookie.

The only question the Eagles should have about taking Singletary here is whether or not running back is a position worth investing a second-round pick. We think it’s a worthwhile gamble on a player like Singletary, but we won’t argue with the Eagles choosing to wait until the later rounds to find a less tantalizing back.

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