2024 NFL Draft: 6 Eagles-related takeaways from Daniel Jeremiah's conference call (2024)

Dec 2, 2023; Detroit, MI, USA; Toledo Rockets cornerback Quinyon Mitchell (27) breaks up a pass intended for Miami (OH) Redhawks wide receiver Gage Larvadain (10) in the third quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports

Howie Roseman is always aggressive on draft night, and Jeremiah was asked about the Eagles GM potentially moving up for a dynamic player.

I never sleep on Howie Roseman as a potential to go north or south. I always keep an eye on them. I think they have a pretty obvious need there at corner. You have somebody like Terrion Arnold or even Mitchell, if Quinyon Mitchell, if either of those guys start to drift a little bit, I wouldn’t sleep at all on the Eagles being an aggressive team and going up there and trying to get one of those
corners.

Oct 28, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Oklahoma Sooners offensive lineman Tyler Guyton (60) at the line of scrimmage against the Kansas Jayhawks during the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia builds through the trenches, and Jeremiah was asked about the Eagles succession plan for Lane Johnson at right tackle.

Oregon State offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga was named the best fit, but he could be off the board, so Jeremiah dropped several others.

If you’re asking me who the stout guys are in this draft,Fuaga would be way up there. I don’t think that he’s going to be in their mix. Ifwe’re looking at the reasonable guys that they could have a shot at, Latham,Mims, and Guyton. I think all three of those guys have exceptional physicaltraits. They’re all enormous and long. And by all accounts are coachable.To me, I would be–you could try and split hairs there, but I think all three ofthose guys, they’re 18, 22, and 23 on my list, and I think all three of thoseguys would be Jeff Stoutland approved in terms of the ability they have.I think Latham is a little bit further along in the progression than Mims andGuyton, but I think any of those three guys are there, I would think thatStoutland would absolutely get the best out of them.

Oct 8, 2022; Stanford, California, USA; Oregon State Beavers offensive lineman Taliese Fuaga (75) blocks Stanford Cardinal linebacker Levani Damuni (3) during the first quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamash*ta-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia loves to draft prospects who offer versatility, and Jeremiah was asked about potential offensive tackles who could transition to the guard spot.

Of those three that I said, I would say Latham. Between Latham, Mims, and Guyton, that’s a lot of man inside. All those guys are big, but you’re talking about almost 6’8″ with Mims and Guyton, whereas it’s almost 6’6″ with Latham. To me, Latham would be the one that could kick in, but the two that could really do it are Fuaga and Fautanu. Those two guys, plug andplay at guard and graduate to tackle whenever Lane walked away. You’d have to move up a little bit to get that done. Howie’s been more than willing to do that over the years, too. He’ll move either way. I wouldn’t rule that out if one of those guys started to drift. That’s an easy plug-and-play guard for sure.

Feb 1, 2024; Mobile, AL, USA; American wide receiver Ryan Flournoy of Southeast Missouri (13) turns to the end zone after a pass catch against American defensive back Jarvis Brownlee Jr of Louisville (19) during practice for the American team at Hanco*ck Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports

Jeremiah was asked about the Eagles’ plans for their two second-round picks and multiple fifth-round picks.

When you start talking about day three guys, corners, guys like Josh Newton from TCU and Jarvis Brownlee from Louisville, Those are a couple off the top that I like. I love Andru Phillips from Kentucky. I think he’s going to end up going on day two. He’s a good player. Those are some of the names in the corner position. Then linebackers, day three linebackers that can help you immediately onspecial teams and then continue to grow and develop, I like Ulofoshio from Washington, Bertrand from Notre Dame, Muasau from UCLA. Those are some guys that, to me, are day three players that not only can help you on teams right away, but they’re guys who I think have the potential to be solid starters in time.

Dec 29, 2023; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Tigers running back Blake Watson (4) runs the ball for a big gain during the second half against the Iowa State Cyclones at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia is stacked on offense, and after likely building through the trenches, Howie Roseman could choose to use two second-round picks, dynamic defenders, or more firepower for Kellen Moore’s offense. Jeremiah all but guaranteed that Roseman would select a running back.

The guy I like, I just did the other day; I was going through the non-combine guy, Blake Watson, from Memphis. When I worked there, Howie was always big on explosives; he wanted to see how many explosive runs guys had and catches. He wanted guys that could go the distance as runningbacks and have some juice. This guy ran 4.4 flat, and has a ton of production both rushing and catching the ball.

Nov 24, 2023; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon State Beavers wide receiver Anthony Gould (2) catches a pass during the second half against Oregon Ducks defensive back Evan Williams (33) at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports