I would like to preface this by saying, I can’t imagine the Eagles will actually use three first round picks in the 2022 NFL Draft. I would imagine they deal one (or more) away to a QB needy team to grab an extra second or third round pick in 2022, and push the first round selection(s) to 2023. Or, they trade multiple picks, including one or two of the three first rounders, to acquire an established QB. With that being stated, the needs and picks in this article will be based off what they have now, three first round picks.

The Eagles have many needs all over the defense, and unless they’re really in love with Kenny Pickett or Mailik Willis, having Hurts for another year is likely the best option. Acquiring an Edge, OL(C), LB, CB and or S with 3 of the first 4 picks would be a priority. DE Kayvon Thibodeaux and Aidan Hutchinson, S Kyle Hamilton, LB Nakobe Dean or Devin Lloyd and CB Kaiir Elam or Derek Stingley Jr are my top rated players to make that happen. I included QB in the article because anytime you draft this high you have to look at that position as a possible draft choice.

LB

Unfortunately the Eagles have rarely used a first round pick on a linebacker. The players currently projected to be first round picks are Utah’s Devin Lloyd , Alabama product Christian Harris and my current favorite, Nakobe Dean out of Georgia.

A few potential second round talents have emerged including Texas’ DeMarvion Overshown, Auburn’s Owen Pappoe , Brandon Smith out of Penn St and Florida’s Ventrell MIller.

OT

With an aging Center, and the Eagles seemingly wanting to keep Landon Dickerson as a LG next to Jordan Mailata on the end for the foreseeable future, they will be looking to draft another OL in the 2022 draft. And they should be.

Alabama Evan Neal, UCLA Sean Rhyan, Penn St Rasheed Walker, Miami (Fl) Zion Nelson Ohio ST,  Nicholas Petit- Frere, Charles Cross Mississippi St, Abraham Lucas Washinton St, Tyler Linderbaum

S

The Eagles need to build a solid defensive backfield, Kyle Hamilton would do that immediately. If they don’t want to use a top 10 pick on a safety, below are some names to look into during the first 2 rounds.

Alabama Jordan Battle, Northwestern Brandon Joseph, Michigan’s Daxton Hill, Miami (FL) Bubba Bolden, Lewis Cine Georgia 

QB

Whether you are a Jalen Hurts guy or not, anytime you draft as high in the first round as the Eagles will be doing, you have to look at QB. All of the ones below will potentially be drafted in the first 2 rounds, the Eagles would only be looking into the ones ranked in the top ten.

Matt Corral Miss, Malik Willis Liberty, Sam Howell UNC, Kenny Pickett Pitt, Carson Strong out of Vegas  (Sadly, the name alone will turn half the fan base off)  Desmond Ridder Cincinnati 

Edge

Much like OL, the Eagles need and will be looking into an Edge rusher. Four or five of these will be selected in round one.

Drake Jackson USC, George Karlaftis Purdue, Kayvon Thibodeaux Oregon, Jordan Davis Georgia, Aidan Hutchinson Michigan, Myjai Sanders Cincinnati, Zach Harrison Ohio St, Kingsely Enagbare SC, and Brenton Cox Florida

CB

My favorite position, and the one the Eagles have seemingly most neglected with high draft capital. Luckily for them, 2022 will have four potential first rounders and absolutely need to use a first round selection on one of them.

Derek Stingley Jr LSU , Kaiir Elam Florida, Andrew Booth Jr Clemson , Ahmad Gardener Cincinnati , Trent McDuffie Washington, Mykael Wright Oregon, Tre’Vius Hodges-Tomlinson TCU, Derion Kendrick Georgia, Josh Jobe Alabama

My very early first round list of 32 players(not in order) .

Edge Kayvon Thibodeaux

OT Evan Neal

S Kyle Hamilton

CB Derek Stingley Jr

WR Chris Olave

QB Malik Willis

Edge Aidan Hutchinson

S Brandon Joseph

DE David Ojabo

OT Sean Rhyan 

Edge Myjai Sanders

OT Charles Cross

CB Ahmad Gardner

LB Nakobe Dean

QB Sam Howell

S Jordan Battle

OT Nicholas Petit-Frere

LB Devin Lloyd

OT Rasheed Walker

QB Kenny Pickett

CB Kaiir Elam

Edge George Karlaftis

Edge Drake Jackson

CB Andrew Booth Jr

S Daxton Hill

C Tyler Linderbaum

WR Garrett Wilson

DL DeMarvin Leal

LB Christian Harris

Edge Zach Harrison

CB Trent McDuffie

DT Jordan Davis

I am not a scout nor would ever claim to be. I mainly watch film of corners and wideouts, but I have become dedicated to watching a lot more since the Eagles have 3 potential first round picks in the 2022 draft. Outside of cornerbacks, spending the amount of time it takes watching all of the potential first rounders will be as far as I go until the offseason. I will always keep talking to coaches, scouts and watching tape and release a new list early next offseason.

My current favorite at each position are pictured.

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David