Eagles, Kelly Take Players He Knows
Familiarity and defense were a theme for the Philadelphia Eagles in the draft.
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Familiarity and defense were a theme for the Philadelphia Eagles in the draft.
The Eagles addressed some needs during the three-day NFL Draft, staying true to coach Chip Kelly's mantra of versatility.
The Eagles upgraded their defense on the final day of the NFL draft by selecting two defensive backs and two defensive linemen.
The Eagles announced Saturday that they have traded running back Bryce Brown to the Buffalo Bills for a conditional 2015 fourth-round pick, which can become a 2016 third-round pick.
The Eagles selected Florida cornerback Jaylen Watkins, the older brother of Clemson wide receiver Sammy Watkins, with the first pick in the fourth round of the NFL Draft.
The Philadelphia Eagles have selected Oregon wide receiver Josh Huff with the 86th pick in the NFL draft.
The 6-foot-3, 212-pound Matthews helps fill the void left by the release of three-time Pro Bowl wideout DeSean Jackson. Matthews is the SEC's all-time leader in career receptions (262) and yards receiving (3,759).
On Friday, the 6-foot-3, 252-pound linebacker stood patiently behind a podium, introduced as the Eagles' first-round draft pick. The whirlwind continues for Smith, who you couldn't help but sense can't wait to see what he can do in the NFL.
But now that the initial shock has worn off, some fans seem willing to wait and see how linebacker Marcus Smith pans out.
Marcus Smith looked like he was done. The Hardaway High offensive line had been holding up well that night against Upson Lee, when they suffered a breakdown—and left their quarterback, Smith, out in no-man's land with three defenders closing fast.
The NFL Draft is a yearly exercise in hype, panic and, if we're being honest, ignorance.
The Chiefs pick may have seemed somewhat harmless from a fan perspective, but inside the Eagles war room there was some angst.
Experts are split on the Eagles selection of Marcus Smith.
The Eagles made a somewhat shocking move and selected Louisville linebacker Marcus Smith with the 26th overall pick, which the Eagles obtained from the Cleveland Browns, along with the 83 rd overall pick in the third round.
