Leonard Fournette falls to Eagles at No. 14
Wait. What?
Yeah, that’s not a misprint. In our scenario of bold predictions for the first round, Fournette will still be available at No. 14 when the Philadelphia Eagles pick.
Many believe the Jacksonville Jaguars would take him at No. 4, but we’re projecting cornerback Marshon Lattimore there. The Los Angeles Chargers (Malik Hooker) and Carolina Panthers (Jamal Adams) both look to bolster their secondaries. The Cincinnati Bengals (Derek Barnett), Buffalo Bills (Solomon Thomas) and Chicago Bears (Jonathan Allen) would all look to build their defensive trenches in this scenario.
This leaves the Eagles with a no-brainer decision at No. 14. Philly, after signing Torrey Smith and Alshon Jeffery in free agency, isn’t in dire need of receivers but is desperate for a running back.
Fournette pairing up with second-year quarterback Carson Wentz would give the Eagles a potent backfield combo with the potential to dominate for years to come.