Les Bowen’s NFL mock draft: Eagles grab cornerback Jaycee Horn, if they stay at 12

Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson

No suspense, as is often the case with the first pick. No chance of anything else happening. Poor Trevor.

Zach Wilson, QB, BYU

Joe Douglas seems sold. Not sure I wouldn’t want Justin Fields or Trey Lance, but Joe has spent a lot more time thinking about this than I have.

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Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State

Yeah, I know everybody says Mac Jones here, and maybe I’m crazy but I have seen both of them play and I sure wouldn’t take Jones third overall unless the entire Alabama offense came with him.

Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida

This ought to be of at least some solace to Eagles fans — in my mock, they couldn’t have gotten Pitts if they’d stayed in the sixth spot. Falcons might take a QB, but really won’t need one for a few more years.

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Ja’Marr Chase, WR, LSU

Joe Burrow is reunited with his 2019 tag-team partner. The Bengals could take an offensive lineman, but there isn’t an offensive lineman in this draft I’d value over Chase.

DeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama

A top-drawer weapon for Tua Tagovailoa. Do the Dolphins really like Smith more than Jaylen Waddle? I have no idea. Let’s pretend they do.

Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon

I can’t talk myself into thinking the Lions will draft a QB just after trading for Jared Goff. Next year, sure. Right now, let’s protect Goff and see what happens.

Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State

I think Parsons is one of the top five talents in the draft, so I’m not mocking him any lower than eighth. Do the Panthers really want him? Beats me. But he’d make their team better.

Trey Lance, QB, North Dakota State

If the Broncos draft enough quarterbacks, they’re bound to get one right eventually. I think this guy is going to be good. There’s a part of me that would love to see him slip to 12 and go to the Eagles, just for fan reaction, here and in North Dakota.

Patrick Surtain II, CB, Alabama

The first of two picks that will be excruciating for Eagles fans, as they contemplate playing twice a year against guys their team could have drafted, had the Eagles stayed put at sixth.

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Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama

The anguished cries from Eagles fans reach a crescendo. Could have had Surtain, could have had Waddle. Waddle will make some plays against them.

Jaycee Horn, CB, South Carolina

Hey, he might be better than Surtain in the long run. Great athlete. Needs better discipline with his hands. There’ll be a lot of comparisons to live up to for whoever is drafted here, which is one reason why I think the Eagles might move up.

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Rashawn Slater, OL, Northwestern

Give Justin Herbert a reliable, versatile blocker who can start right away. Who says no?

Christian Darrisaw, OT, Virginia Tech

He’s a little inconsistent, but great size, balance, quickness, everything a dominant left tackle needs. Riley Reiff departed in free agency for Cincinnati, so let’s give the Vikes his successor.

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Mac Jones, QB, Alabama

Hmmm. Let’s see. Who has had success with a smart, accurate, athletically limited quarterback?

Greg Newsome II, CB, Northwestern

Physical corner who can play man or zone, and who tackles well. Takes some penalties, and hasn’t played in as many games as you’d like, which is the case with several top prospects this year.

Rashod Bateman, WR, Minnesota

Hey, somebody has to replace Nelson Agholor. And unlike Agholor — to coin a phrase — this guy has great hands.

Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB/S, Notre Dame

Positionless defense is all the rage, and this guy can play almost anywhere. Even in Miami!

Zaven Collins, LB, Tulsa

A huge, versatile linebacker who can play all three downs. Ron Rivera’s gotta like that.

Alijah Vera-Tucker, OL, Southern Cal

He can play tackle or guard. Safe pick who had a really great 2020 season, after initially opting out.

Kwity Paye, EDGE, Michigan

Yes, I’m slotting the best-regarded edge rusher in the draft this low, and the Colts will be happy to take him. Lots of tools, not quite a finished product.

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Caleb Farley, CB, Virginia Tech

The injury stuff isn’t that concerning. He’ll be OK for training camp. A top-10 talent, a real value at 22.

Teven Jenkins, OT, Oklahoma State

Joe Douglas got his quarterback second overall; now, how about some protection? There’s a wide range of opinions on Jenkins; he has been called both underrated and overrated in the draft buildup. Nasty-edged, powerful player.

Najee Harris, RB, Alabama

There is nothing the Steelers need more, after an awful year running the ball. Of course, Harris can’t block for himself, so there’s that. But a great value here.

Azeez Olujari, EDGE, Georgia

Great first step, but he weighs only 249 pounds. Long arms, though. Really good in pursuit. Jags are said to be switching to a 3-4, which is his best fit.

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Jamin Davis, LB, Kentucky

The NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah likens him to Darius Leonard. Certainly fills a need for the Browns.

Jaelen Phillips, EDGE, Miami

High risk, high reward. Concern about concussions will drop him at least this far. But great ability, good value, if you’re confident he’ll be OK.

Asante Samuel Jr., CB, Florida State

I’d really like to see Asante 2.0 slide to the Eagles at 37th overall, in the second round, with the Birds getting a difference-making wideout in the first, but I doubt the draft will break that way.

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Landon Dickerson, OL, Alabama

A dominant center for a team in need of one.

Joe Tryon, EDGE, Washington

All the tools, but needs more pass-rush moves and more development in general.

Trevon Moehrig, S, TCU

Ball hawk whose coverage is better than his run support, as befits today’s game. Don’t know if the Ravens would go with a first-round safety, though they have need at the position. It is their second pick, and Moehrig seems pretty safe.

Elijah Moore, WR, Ole Miss

Another weapon for Tom Brady? Why not? Tough, fearless slot receiver with good hands.