Philadelphia Eagles 2020 NFL Draft grades: Jalen Hurts coming aboard

Round 4

Wallace was a three-year starter at Clemson, with production as a downhill-style tackler (72 total tackles, three tackles for loss last year), a blitzer (two sacks last year) and as a pass defender (10 pass breakups in 2019). He’s smallish (5-foot-11, 206 pounds), but he put his high-end athleticism on display at the NFL Combine with a 38-inch vertical and a 133-inch broad jump. He should compete for full-time snaps right away.

After starting 12 games at right tackle for UMass as a redshirt sophomore in 2017, Driscoll graduated from there in three years and moved on as a grad transfer to Auburn. He transitioned to the SEC just fine, starting all 13 games at right tackle in both of his seasons playing for Gus Malzahn. He projects to be a guard at the next level, but potential utility to play tackle if necessary adds to Driscoll’s value.

Round 5

Over two seasons at Boise State, Hightower averaged 17.6 yards per catch with 14 touchdowns. He got some notable work as a runner (16 carries for 154 yards last year), while also averaging 24.6 yards per kickoff return in 2019. His calling card is speed (4.43 40 at the NFL Combine), and his niche at the next level looks to be as a deep threat and return guy (not unlike new teammate DeSean Jackson).

Round 6

A three-year starter at nearby Temple, Bradley was productive (249 total tackles) and disruptive (18 tackles for loss) over that run in a starting role for the Owls. He’s a little undersized to be a 3-4 inside linebacker at the next level, but Philadelphia’s base 4-3 under coordinator Jim Schwartz might be a better fit for him if he can earn a roster spot as a rookie.

Watkins had nine touchdowns for the Golden Eagles in 2018, then went to another level last season (64 receptions for 1,178 yards-18.4 yards per catch). He can flat-out fly (4.35 40 at the NFL Combine), but scouting reports suggest he doesn’t play to that speed. In the sixth round, he’s still a worthy flier for the Eagles.

Tega Wanogho grew up in Nigeria eyeing a future in basketball, so he arrived on campus at Auburn having barely played football. But he wound up starting 32 games at left tackle over his last three seasons, and the fact he held up well against SEC competition bodes well for his future. Tega Wanogho is a bit of a project for sure, but the Eagles have added a potential option at the premium position of left tackle in the sixth round,

Round 7

Toohill only had one full season as a starter at Stanford, as a fifth-year senior last year no less. But it was a very nice season, with eight sacks and 11.5 tackles for loss as he earned second-team All-Pac-12 honors. A 250 pounds he’s a 3-4 outside linebacker/4-3 defensive end tweener, as he lacks the complete skills required of either spot at the next level. That said, there’s a place in the NFL for someone with raw pass rushing ability and Toohill has it.