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Eagles trade down, take linebacker Marcus Smith in draft

The Eagles surprised some by trading out of the No. 22 slot and back four spots in the first round of the NFL draft. But they saved the shocker for what came next, when they selected Louisville outside linebacker Marcus Smith with the 26th overall pick late Thursday night.

Louisville’s Marcus Smith (91) drops South Florida’s Bobby Eveld: He had 14½ sacks last season.
Louisville’s Marcus Smith (91) drops South Florida’s Bobby Eveld: He had 14½ sacks last season.Read moreAP
    by Jeff McLane, Inquirer Staff Writer
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