With five of the Eagles' six draft picks being in the fourth round or later, Howie Roseman and his scouting team have the task of doing more with less.
Here are some players to watch out for on Day 1 of the NFL combine.
OL Isaiah Wynn (Georgia)
This year's offensive line group is arguably the deepest position. These O-linemen have versatility, which is important in Doug Pederson's system.
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Wynn could be the most versatile offensive interior player in this year's draft. He started 15 games at tackle in 2017 and has bounced around from tackle to guard and even tight end during college. With his shorter 6-2 frame, a move inside to guard or even center in the NFL would suit him best.
You draft him and you have an experienced, All-SEC lineman who can learn from experienced starters, fill in when one of those starters gets hurt, or replace a starter like Stefen Wisniewski or even Jason Kelce down the road.
With 100 selections coming between the Eagles' first- and fourth-round picks, Wynn could give you the best value at pick 32.
What to watch from Wynn at the combine?
His 40-yard dash. Yes, I'm saying watch the 40-yard dash of a 300-pound lineman. Truth is, the 40-yard dash, when broken up into splits of 10 yards, serves a purpose. The first 10 yards can tell you how much explosiveness you have out of a compact position like a three-point stance. Wynn is great at pulling and blocking in space. Showcasing fast splits could result in a smooth move from tackle techniques to guard or even center.
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RB/WR/TE/offensive weapon Jaylen Samuels (NC State)
So many question marks. Not based off talent evaluation, but rather what position he will play at the next level. An easy comparison is Trey Burton.
Samuels (2014-17 at NC State): 202 receptions, 1,855 yards, 19 receiving TDs; 403 rushing yards, 5.2 YPC, 12 rush TDs
Burton (2010-13 at Florida): 107 receptions, 976 yards, four receiving TDs; 720 rushing yards, 4.7 YPC, 16 rush TDs
Yes, Burton carried the ball in college. So did Samuels. Samuels, however, at 5-11 is smaller than Burton (6-3). For that reason, Senior Bowl coaches elected to give him reps at running back. Here is a taste of him at practice.
With moves like that, I can see him as a target for the Eagles. Remember, 34-year-old Darren Sproles, LeGarrette Blount and Kenjon Barner are all able to test the free-agent market and the Birds are a little cap-strapped.
Another thing to account for when watching Samuels this weekend is Pederson. Pederson does a great job of keeping defensive coordinators on their heels by constantly switching looks and personnel. NC State's offense is similar in manufacturing matchups it can exploit and Samuels excelled very much in that role. Being an Eagles weapon in the backfield or out in space could be the most natural fit for him.
What to watch of Samuels at the combine?
Everything. We already know he will run fast, but his performance in route-running drills will be the determining factor of where a team values him.