The NFL Draft is a fickle process. It's not always easy to separate first-round busts from late-round gems, but some teams have proven to be better at scouting and developing players than others. The Philadelphia Eagles have done a solid job in recent seasons, although they have missed on a few picks. With that in mind, here are the 4 Worst Picks By The Eagles In The Last 10 Years:
4. DE Brandon Graham, Michigan Wolverines
That Graham is on this list is a clear sign the Eagles have avoided busts for the most part in the past few seasons. Graham hasn't played like the No. 13 draft pick, but he played well enough for the Eagles to keep him since they took him in 2010. The team moved him to linebacker before the 2014 season, and he's set career highs in sacks every season since. He's fresh off a 6.5 sack season, although the Eagles should be moving back to a 4-3 look. Download the Chat Sports Android and iPhone app for more on the Eagles' likely move to a 4-3 defense.
3. DE Marcus Smith, Louisville Cardinals
It's far too early to declare Smith a bust, but it's not trending in the right direction. This was a confusing pick on draft day and it still doesn't make much sense. Smith was a reach in the first round and hasn't seen the field much for the Eagles. He has just 1.5 career sacks, all of which came this year. Perhaps the potential switch to a 4-3 scheme will benefit Smith.
2. QB Kevin Kolb, Houston Cougars
There was a point that Kolb looked like the future at QB for the Eagles. They took him with the No. 36 overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft with the hope that's exactly what he would be. But injuries prevented him from taking over as the starter when Donovan McNabb was dealt, and Mike Vick ended up with the job. The Eagles then dealt him to the Cardinals, in exchange for Dominque Rodgers-Cromartie and a second round pick. Concussions ultimately forced Kolb to retire after the 2014 season, ending what could have been a solid career.
1. OG Danny Watkins, Baylor Bears
This is the only true bust the Eagles have had in the last 10 years. It's also a rather odd situation. Watkins was 26 when the Eagles took him, the oldest first round pick since 1980. Watkins lasted just two seasons with the Eagles and never seemed committed to playing football. His true passion was being a firefighter, which is his current occupation. For more Eagles' draft news, download the Chat Sports Android and iPhone app.
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