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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CHESTNUT HILL, MA – NOVEMBER 10: Boston College offensive lineman Chris Lindstrom (75) blocks Clemson Tigers defensive end Austin Bryant (7) during a game between the Boson College Eagles and the Clemson University Tigers on. November 10, 2018, at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Round 4: Chris Lindstrom

There’s nothing sexy about taking a guard in the draft and in all fairness, there isn’t anything sexy about Chris Lindstrom’s game. He is, however, a rock solid guard who should able to step into the Eagles’ starting lineup from day one. The Eagles gave up their third-round selection in the Golden Tate trade, but getting a starter in the fourth round would be a terrific recovery.

Specifically, we think Lindstrom can step right in and take the starting job at left guard. He isn’t ever going to develop into a Pro Bowler, but there aren’t many players with that kind of potential available this late in the draft.

When you put on the tape of Lindstrom at Boston College you see a guy who consistently moves his defender out of the hole. He doesn’t flash elite athleticism, but he never gets overwhelmed by elite athletes, either. That’s a quality that tends to portend success at the next level.

He’s not a great pass blocker, but he wasn’t asked to do a ton of that in college. Most of BC’s offense is predicated on power runs and play action. His technique will need some work at the next level, but he shouldn’t be exposed by anything short of Pro Bowl-level defensive tackles. Taking Lindstrom isn’t going to wow anyone, but it represents good value in Round 4.

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