As long as you're taking in some college football action this Saturday afternoon/evening, here are some players who could make some sense for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2018 NFL Draft.
Derrick Nnadi, DE, Florida State (6'1, 312): Louisiana Monroe at Florida State, 12:00 p.m.
Nnadi is a very strong defensive tackle who is stout against the run, and a penetrating force with pass rush moves against the pass. I'll stress, again, that he's strong:
In 2016, Nnadi had 49 tackles (10.5 for loss) and 6 sacks. In 2017, he had 48 tackles (9 for loss) and 3.5 sacks.
If there's a concern about Nnadi, it's his short stature, at 6'1, 312, though the major success of the Rams' Aaron Donald may have alleviated some of those concerns for pro scouts.
You don't often think of 6'6, 303-pound players as guards, much less good run-blocking guards, but, well, watch this guy move defensive linemen off the line of scrimmage, often putting them on the ground. Here's Smith's game this season against LSU:
Smith also has experience at tackle. The Eagles have more of a need at tackle than guard, but you can never really have enough good players to protect your franchise quarterback.
Jaleel Scott, WR, New Mexico State (6'6, 215): South Alabama at New Mexico State, 4:30 p.m.
Scott is a huge target with a wide catch radius at 6'6 who has shown enough ability as a receiver to go along with his size and athleticism to be thought of as a legit pro prospect. On the season, Scott has 64 catches for 908 yards and 8 TDs. Here's his game against LSU earlier this season. Check out the incredible catch at the 0:12 mark:
Scott has come out of nowhere, as he had just 23 catches for 283 yards and 5 TDs in his only other season for New Mexico State, but he is a high-upside developmental receiver who could be available in the late rounds.
Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson (6'4, 310): (7) Miami vs. (1) Clemson, 8:00 p.m.
In 2016, Wilkins had 48 tackles (13 for loss) and 3.5 sacks. In 2017, he has 45 tackles (7.5 for loss) and 4.5 sacks. He is a versatile defensive lineman, who has played on the edge as well as the interior for Clemson. He also plays fullback for the Tigers on occasion, and has even run a fake punt:
Wilkins is a high energy, 312-pound athlete that would fit in perfectly along the Eagles' defensive line.
T.J. Edwards, LB, Wisconsin (6'1, 244): (8) Ohio State vs. (4) Wisconsin, 8:00 p.m.
Edwards led the Badgers in tackles as a freshman and sophomore (he's second in tackles as a junior in 2017). More impressively, over the last two seasons, Edwards has seven interceptions, and they are of the impressive variety:
With Jordan Hicks unable to stay healthy, the Eagles could use another playmaking linebacker to add to the defense. Edwards is a potential first rounder.
