NFL draft recap: Eagles add speedy receivers and Auburn offensive linemen to highlight Day 3
The Eagles emphasized protecting Carson Wentz and getting him more targets on Day 3 of the draft.
FILE -John Hightower averaged 18.5 yards per catch as a senior at Boise State. (AP Photo/Steve Conner, File)
The Eagles took TCU wide receiver Jalen Reagor with the 21st pick in the first round.
The Eagles pulled a surprise by selecting Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts with the 53rd overall pick in the second round.
With a compensatory pick in the third round (103rd overall), the Eagles took Colorado linebacker Davion Taylor.
Penn State defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos (38th overall to Carolina) and wide receiver KJ Hamler (46th overall to Denver) were drafted in the second round. Temple center Matt Hennessy was picked up in the third (78th overall) by Atlanta.
Local stars D’Andre Swift (35th overall to Detroit) and Jonathan Taylor (41st overall to Indianapolis) were taken early in the second round.
The Eagles added a lot more speed on Day 3 of the draft.