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5 Realistic Options for Eagles at No. 32

There's a chance the Eagles don't even pick tonight. They own No. 32 but could try to move back to gain more draft picks. Very possible. 

But if they don't, here are five options at 32 from Paul Hudrick and Dave Zangaro: 

Derrius Guice, RB, LSU
PH:
Guice is a bell cow back that will make an impact immediately at the NFL level. If there wasn't an athletic freak like Saquon Barkley at the top of the draft, Guice would be RB1. He's powerful, explosive and has outstanding vision.

Sony Michel, RB, Georgia
PH:
Michel shared the backfield during his time at Georgia, but was productive every time he received an opportunity. The tape that stands out is his game against Alabama. He showed elite quickness and elusiveness against the highest level of competition. Michel is a complete back, but just a notch below Guice.

Eagles RB situation
DZ:
The Eagles bring back Jay Ajayi and Corey Clement this season, but after that? There's nothing in stone. LeGarrette Blount left in free agency. Wendell Smallwood and Donnel Pumphrey are on the roster, but aren't locks. Kenjon Barner is back on the street, along with Darren Sproles, who might be a candidate to bring back in the summer. Even if the Eagles don't draft a RB in the first, it would be somewhat surprising if they don't take one at some point.

Ronnie Harrison, S, Alabama
PH:
Harrison has phenomenal size, length and athletic ability. He's physical and fluid in his movements. Discipline has to be the biggest concern. At times, he'll take poor angles or go for the big hit leading to missed tackles. He should excel against tight ends in coverage at the next level.

Eagles S situation
DZ:
Safety is one of the more under-the-radar needs. The Eagles have Malcolm Jenkins and Rodney McLeod, but Jenkins is getting older and McLeod's cap number is rising. With how much the Eagles moved Jenkins around last season, and with Corey Graham gone, the Eagles' third safety is important. Chris Maragos isn't the answer; he's too important on special teams. And despite how much the team has talked up Tre Sullivan, is he really the guy? A safety at 32 makes sense. He wouldn't start but could play a lot.

D.J. Moore, WR, Maryland
PH:
I have Moore as WR1. He has unbelievably quick feet and reliable hands. He's tremendous after the catch, always looking to turn up the field. He also shows serious toughness from the wide receiver position. He'll have to refine his route running, but he could become an elite WR on the outside or in the slot. Moore also has experience returning punts and kicks.

Eagles WR situation
DZ:
Alshon Jeffery, Nelson Agholor, Mike Wallace and Mack Hollins. Good start, right? But after that, the Eagles have a bunch of unproven guys, starting with Shelton Gibson. Even Hollins has more to prove. Agholor finally lived up to his draft status last year but it's time to start thinking about this future. And Wallace is on a one-year deal. The Eagles could use another weapon … especially one who can return.

Connor Williams, OT, Texas
PH:
This pick represents great value. Williams' 2016 tape had him as the best tackle going into 2017. An injury derailed his season and draftniks began questioning whether he had the length to succeed at OT. The 2016 version of Williams is an elite lineman, whether at tackle or guard – or even center.

Eagles OL situation
DZ: The starters are set, but Jason Peters is aging and Halapoulivaati Vaitai is the only solid depth piece at tackle if you don't include super-versatile Isaac Seumalo. The interior depth guys are Seumalo and Chance Warmack. The Eagles always emphasize building along the lines, specifically the offensive line.

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