If you're an Eagles fan looking toward the 2012 draft, here's who you should be watching this Saturday.
Trent Robinson, FS Michigan State, No. 39
Michigan vs. Michigan State (ESPN12 p.m.)
The Birds are searching for answers at safety since the departures of Brian Dawkins and Quintin Mikell, and while the 2012 crop of safeties isn't real strong at the top of the draft, there are some nice players out there. Robinson (5-10, 197) has played both strong and free safety during his college career, but settled in as the Spartans' starting FS in 2010, recording four interceptions (he has one so far this season). Robinson excels in coverage and while he isn't a force against the run, he isn't afraid to stick his nose in the pile.
Jonathan Martin, OT Stanford, No. 55
Stanford vs. Washington State (Versus7:30 p.m.)
Before the season started, I would have never thought to include Martin in one of these posts, simply because I felt he'd go too early in the first round for the Eagles to have a shot at him. While I truly think the Eagles will win a bunch of games this year, as it stands now they'd definitely be in Martin's draft range. Martin, a left tackle, was a 2010 All-PAC 10 selection and anchors the Cardinal offensive line. The redshirt junior is tall (6-6, 304) and athletic with solid technique in both the run and pass games. He might need to get a bit stronger, but should be off the board by pick No. 10 of the 2012 draft.
Travis Lewis, OLB Oklahoma, No. 28
Oklahoma vs. Kansas (ESPN29:15 p.m.)
Size-wise, Lewis resembles the much-maligned Eagles linebackers currently on the roster. At 6-1 and 232 pounds, Lewis certainly isn't Ray Lewis, but he has elite speed and quickness that he uses very effectively against the run. His instincts are strong and he's the captain at Oklahoma. He just makes plays.
