The Philadelphia Eagles could go a number of routes with their first-round selection in the 2017 NFL Draft. The Eagles’ secondary was the worst in the NFL last season and it’s almost guaranteed that the team will look to use a high draft pick on a cornerback.
They could also opt to draft a workhorse running back instead. It’s unlikely Ryan Mathews will be back with the Eagles in 2017 and second-year player Wendell Smallwood doesn’t seem capable of carrying the load.
And let’s not forget about their issues at wideout.