NFL Draft 2011: Usual Suspects for Philadelphia Eagles’ First-Round Pick

March 26, 2011   ·   jason karl   ·   Jump to comments

The NFL draft is creeping up on us, and mock drafts are out in full force. I’ll show you the seven players who I think stand a legitimate chance of being selected by the Eagles, assuming Andy Reid and Howie Roseman decide to stay put at the 23rd overall slot.
 
Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin
At this point, Carimi is the most logical fit for the Eagles at 23. He fills a big need, presents good value and fits Andy Reid’s scheme perfectly. At 6’7″ and 314 pounds, his frame screams Jon Runyan, and he has the ideal skill set for a right tackle. Most analysts tab him as a run blocker, but Carimi was a very skilled pass protector as a left tackle in college. He is my top-rated offensive tackle in the entire draft, and he will be very tough to pass up should he fall to 23rd.
 
Nate Solder, OT, Colorado
Nate Solder appeared to be well on his way to being the first offensive tackle selected. However, after the em...

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