Philadelphia Eagles Mock Draft and Big Board: Updated Day 3 Predictions

The big pick at No. 2 overall has come and gone, along with two days of the 2016 NFL draft, but much of the Philadelphia Eagles' work this weekend is left for Saturday's Day 3.

Five of the team's seven picks are in the final four rounds, and that makes it critical for the Eagles to turn most—if not all—of those picks into players who can not just make the 53-man roster, but make an impact once they're on it.

That's easier said than done when there have been nearly 100 picks made in Chicago, but the need for depth at key spots like linebacker, running back and receiver are still there.

The Eagles nabbed their new franchise quarterback Thursday in Carson Wentz, and added a rotational piece on the interior of the offensive line Friday with Isaac Seumalo of Oregon State at No. 79 overall. One would think that makes Saturday a defense-heavy day for the Eagles, but don't be surprised if they go after some skill-position players with some good ones still on the board.

Let's dive right in and take a look at an Eagles-specific big board before mocking all five of the remaining picks.

Updated Big Board

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Now that 98 players are off the board, it took some serious digging to put together one final Eagles big board. Like the last few, we're focusing only on positions of need for Philadelphia. Enjoy.

Philadelphia Eagles Big Board

Rank	Player	Position	School
1	Christian Westerman	G	Arizona State
2	Rashard Higgins	WR	Colorado State
3	Kentrell Brothers	LB	Missouri
4	Joshua Perry	LB	Ohio State
5	Malcolm Mitchell	WR	Georgia
6	Paul Perkins	RB	UCLA
7	Blake Martinez	LB	Stanford
8	Jeremy Cash	S	Duke
9	Kyle Murphy	OT	Stanford
10	Pharoh Cooper	WR	South Carolina
11	Sheldon Day	DT	Notre Dame
12	Kevin Peterson	CB	Oklahoma State
13	Joe Schobert	LB	Wisconsin
14	Miles Killebrew	S	Southern Utah
15	Antonio Morrison	LB	Florida
16	Alex Collins	RB	Arkansas
17	Andrew Billings	DT	Baylor
18	Jordan Howard	RB	Indiana
19	Evan Boehm	C	Missouri
20	Mike Jordan	CB	Western Missouri
21	Joe Dahl	G	Washington State
22	Harlan Miller	CB	Southeastern Louisiana
23	Joe Haeg	OT	North Dakota State
24	DeMarcus Robinson	WR	Florida
25	Devontae Booker	RB	Utah
26	Keith Marshall	RB	Georgia
27	Hunter Sharp	WR	Utah State
28	Charles Tapper	DE	Oklahoma
29	Beniquez Brown	LB	Mississippi State
30	Caleb Benenoch	OT	UCLA
31	Charone Peake	WR	Clemson
32	Jatavis Brown	LB	Akron
33	Vadal Alexander	G	LSU
34	Jalen Mills	CB	LSU
35	Kolby Listenbee	WR	TCU
36	Willie Beavers	OT	Western Michigan
37	Kelvin Taylor	RB	Florida
38	Kenny Lawler	WR	California
39	Dadi Nicolas	LB	Virginia Tech
40	Tajae Sharpe	WR	Massachusetts
41	Scooby Wright III	LB	Arizona
42	Jonathan Williams	RB	Arkansas
43	Spencer Drango	OT	Baylor
44	Cayleb Jones	WR	Arizona
45	Peyton Barber	RB	Auburn
46	De'Runnya Wilson	WR	Mississippi State
47	Dominique Robertson	OT	West Georgia
48	B.J. Goodson	LB	Clemson
49	Dean Lowry	DE	Northwestern
50	Ronald Blair	DE	Appalachian State
51	Elandon Roberts	LB	Houston
52	Tyler Matakevich	LB	Temple
53	Glenn Gronkowski	FB	Kansas State
54	Dominique Alexander	LB	Oklahoma
55	Jerald Hawkins	OT	LSU
56	Jordan Payton	WR	UCLA
57	Alex Lewis	OT	Nebraska
58	Keyarris Garrett	WR	Tulsa
59	Austin Blythe	C	Iowa
60	Matt Judon	DE	Grand Valley State
61	Brian Randolph	S	Tennessee
62	Trevor Davis	WR	California
63	Jason Fanaika	DE	Utah
64	John Theus	OT	Georgia
65	Robby Anderson	WR	Temple
66	James Cowser	DE	Southern Utah
67	Hassan Ridgeway	DT	Texas
68	Connor McGovern	G	Missouri
69	Ryan Smith	CB	North Carolina Central
70	DeAndre Houston-Carson	S	William & Mary
71	Daniel Lasco	RB	California
72	D.J. White	CB	Georgia Tech
73	Zack Sanchez	CB	Oklahoma
74	Aaron Burbidge	WR	Michigan State
75	Stephen Anderson	FB	California
76	Tyler Ervin	RB	San Jose State
77	Nick Kwiatkoski	LB	West Virginia
78	Jonathan Jones	CB	Auburn
79	Maurice Canady	CB	Virginia
80	Jack Allen	C	Michigan State
81	Devon Cajuste	WR	Stanford
82	Kevon Seymour	CB	USC
83	Sebastian Tretola	G	Arkansas
84	K.J. Dillon	S	West Virginia
85	Roger Lewis	WR	Bowling Green
86	Eric Murray	CB	Minnesota
87	Anthony Zettel	DE	Penn State
88	DeAndre Washington	RB	Texas Tech
89	Kavon Frazier	S	Central Michigan
90	Josh Ferguson	RB	Illinois
91	Anthony Brown	CB	Purdue
92	Kalan Reed	CB	Southern Mississippi
93	Eric Striker	LB	Oklahoma
94	Fahn Cooper	OT	Ole Miss
95	Romero Okwara	DE	Notre Dame
96	Tyvis Powell	S	Ohio State
97	Chris Moore	WR	Cincinnati
98	De'Vondre Campbell	LB	Minnesota
99	Tavon Young	CB	Temple
100	Cody Core	WR	Ole Miss

Round 5, No. 153 Overall

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Kelvin Taylor, RB, Florida

A lot of Eagles fans weren't happy that the team went in a direction other than running back with their third-round pick. They shouldn't be, because you're pretty much getting the same value from Kelvin Taylor.

Taylor's underwhelming combine performance may have been a blessing in disguise for Philly, because it allows them to get a truly ideal fit that otherwise wouldn't have been there on Day 3. The son of Fred Taylor, he has a lot of the same qualities. He's not overly fast on paper but is ultra-quick on tape, can lower the pads to churn for extra yardage or dance around tacklers to break big plays.

With Ryan Mathews and Kenjon Barner already in the fold, and nobody knowing what lies ahead for Darren Sproles, Taylor gives the Eagles an extra dimension in the backfield. He should have no problem establishing himself as a key part of the running back rotation.

Round 5, No. 164 Overall

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Blake Martinez, LB, Stanford

Sure, the Eagles' starting rotation at linebacker is pretty much set with Jordan Hicks in the middle alongside Nigel Bradham and Mychal Kendricks on the outside. Beyond that, they have a considerable need for depth and would be best off targeting a run-stopping menace who doesn't miss tackles.

That's pretty much the identity of Blake Martinez, the leader of the nasty Stanford defense over the last two seasons. His struggles defending the pass and tracking side to side are what allowed him to drop this far, but he has a near-elite ability to track down rushers and attack the line of scrimmage.

Martinez can come in on certain packages or just for occasional snaps and will show no mercy in taking on blockers and helping to close down rushing gaps. 

Round 6, No. 188 Overall

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Tajae Sharpe, WR, Massachusetts

The Eagles have spent an inordinate amount of draft capital over the last few seasons at wideout, but the production just isn't there. With this pick, they're able to inject some competition into the receiving corps without spending another high-round selection.

Tajae Sharpe has the skills to compete with the likes of Josh Huff, Jordan Matthews and even Nelson Agholor right away. His route-running ability is among the best in the draft class. His footwork is phenomenal and he uses it to keep defensive backs on their heels, allowing him to impact the game whether it's in the short, intermediate or deep passing game.

At the very least, perhaps this will light a fire underneath some of the Eagles' young receivers who have failed to live up to expectations. 

Round 7, No. 233 Overall

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Luther Maddy, DT, Virginia Tech

Along with one of the most awesome names in the 2016 draft, Luther Maddy will bring to Philadelphia an insane amount of energy and punch to an interior defensive line that is already pretty formidable.

Beyond Fletcher Cox and Bennie Logan, though, the Eagles do need some depth at the position. Maddy will provide that. At 6'0" and 287 pounds, Maddy makes up for his slightly below average size with a great motor and quickness that will torment opposing guards—right when they believe they have a short reprieve if Cox or Logan comes off the field.

Maddy struggles a little bit with length against big, nasty guards, but you won't find any effective players in Round 7 that don't have some flaws. If Maddy is able to impact the game in similar ways to the way he did at Virginia Tech, he'll make a decent impact even if he's buried on the depth chart.

Round 7, No. 251 Overall

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Morgan Burns, CB, Kansas State

Morgan Burns is listed as a corner, but he's not a draftable one. What makes him not just draftable, but worthy of a roster spot, is his ability to change the entire complexion of a game as a kick and punt returner.

Burns struggled against good receivers in the Big 12 while at Kansas State, but that's not why he fits in Philadelphia. Sproles is the de-facto return specialist in Philadelphia, but at 32 years of age and declining, the Eagles need a young speedster to take the reins—and take kicks back to the house.

That's something he did four times in his Wildcats career, and Eagles fans will suddenly become very comfortable when he's the guy fielding kicks over the next couple of years. And if he can make strides as a cover corner, Burns could even provide some depth to a struggling secondary.