Day 3 Review: Eagles fill defensive needs on Draft’s final day

The final day of the draft can be about several things. For the Eagles, it wasn't just building on the immediate future, it was putting pieces in place that could make an impact down the road. The Eagles made four selections on Day 3 and acquired a future pick in a trade with the Bills […]

Kevin Durso  •  11 May 2014
Scouting Report: Jaylen Watkins, CB

The Eagles had plenty of options at the 101st overall pick, the first of the final day of the 2014 NFL Draft. With the pick, acquired from the Houston Texans in last night's third round, the Eagles addressed the secondary with Florida defensive back Jaylen Watkins. The 5'11", 198-pound defensive back is the half-brother of […]

Kevin Durso  •  10 May 2014
Eagles select CB Jaylen Watkins at 101 to open Day 3

The Eagles traded with the Houston Texans in the third round last night to acquire the first pick of Day 3.  With the 101st overall pick and first of the fourth round, the Eagles selected defensive back Jaylen Watkins from Florida. Another SEC product, Watkins is 5'11" and 198 pounds. Watkins split his time in […]

Kevin Durso  •  10 May 2014