NBARecap
McCollum, Hawks stun Knicks late to even series
Hawks stun Knicks 107-106 to even playoff series at 1-1
ESPN News1 min read
Sports
Eagles Could be Forced to Move up in Draft if Howie Roseman Wants Certain Player
TL;DR
The Philadelphia Eagles may need to trade up in the draft if general manager Howie Roseman targets a specific player. Roseman has a history of making strategic moves to secure key players.
Key points
- Eagles are in draft week excitement.
- Howie Roseman is known for strategic draft moves.
- Eagles may trade up to address team needs.
Mentioned in this story
Howie Roseman
Andre DillardJordan DavisPhiladelphia Eagles
(Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
Welcome to draft week for the Philadelphia Eagles and every team around the NFL, a very exciting time, especially for teams run by Howie Roseman. Roseman has proven over the past few years during the draft that he’s willing to take some risks if he believes a player can make a major impact for him.
Fortunately for the Eagles and the fans who want to see some draft-day action, there’s reason to believe that Roseman could take a similar route in the next few days and look to move up in the draft. With all of the needs Philadelphia has, some are starting to believe that it is a prime trade-up candidate.
“Howie Roseman is the king of the selective strike. The Eagles' general manager has a habit of making small moves up the board to get ahead of nearby rivals for a player at a position of need. Sometimes, that delivers Andre Dillard. Other times, the Eagles land Jordan Davis.
“Even after trading a third-round pick for Jaelan Phillips and a fifth-round pick for Dontayvion Wicks, Roseman has his own picks in the first two rounds, pick Nos. 68 and 98 in the third round, and two picks in the fourth round (one of which jumped by eight spots after the Eagles dealt Sydney Brown to the Falcons)... Roseman has to start thinking about what the future looks like on offense now.
"At No. 23, he's stuck behind teams that could be thinking offensive tackle, including the Panthers at 19, Cowboys at 20 and Steelers at 21. Moving up ahead of them might be necessary to get Johnson's long-term replacement on the right side,” Bill Barnwell of ESPN wrote.
Moving up just a few spots in a scenario like this could actually go a long way for the Eagles. The top of the draft continues to be a place for them to improve on the offensive line, an area many seem to think they’ll address. However, if the Eagles are worried about teams in front of them selecting a player they like, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Roseman make a move before that opportunity disappears.
Q&A
Why might the Eagles need to move up in the draft?
The Eagles may need to move up to secure a player that fits their needs, as Howie Roseman has a history of making strategic trades during the draft.
What is Howie Roseman's approach to the NFL draft?
Howie Roseman is known for making selective moves to trade up for players he believes can significantly impact the team.
Who are some players the Eagles have traded up for in the past?
In the past, the Eagles have traded up to select players like Andre Dillard and Jordan Davis.
