The Philadelphia Eagles stayed relatively true to their draft board in the first round, but Day 2 might play out a bit differently.
Getty Former Florida State CB Asante Samuel Jr. would be a second-round steal for the Philadelphia Eagles at pick No.37. Scratch wide receiver off the list. The Philadelphia Eagles are heading into Day 2 of the NFL draft with arguably their biggest need in tow. Now it’s time to go get a future shutdown cornerback who can lock it down for years to come. DeVonta Smith was the first name to come off the Eagles’ draft board. He’ll join a loaded young pass-catchers group in Philly that includes Jalen Reagor, Travis Fulgham, Greg Ward Jr., John Hightower, Quez Watkins, J.J. Arcega-Whiteside. His role is yet undetermined. “I can do everything,” Smith told reporters on Thursday night. “I can play inside, outside, special teams, you can put me in the backfield; you can do whatever with me.” Eagles Remaining Picks: •Rd2 (Pick 37) •Rd3 (Pick 70) •Rd4 (Pick 123) •Rd5 (Pick 150) •Rd6 (Picks 189,224,225) •Rd7 (Picks 234,240) #NFLDraft2021 pic.twitter.com/b9kUGmJf8u Jimmy Smith/On The Road To Victory (@OTR2Victory) April 30,2021 Attention now turns to other positions like cornerback, a position the Eagles haven’t been able to hit on in recent drafts. Other major needs include offensive tackle, defensive end, linebacker, tight end. They will likely draft a developmental quarterback at some point, too. Yes, the depth chart needs an upgrade across the board. The latest Eagles news straight to your inbox! Join the Heavy on Eagles newsletter here! Join Heavy on Eagles! Asante Samuel Jr.: There had been rumors that the former Florida State cornerback would go late in the first round. He didn’t.
