Draft Kings

● By Gabriel Santiago
Despite still holding significant talent, the Philadelphia Eagles (14-3, 2022-23 NFC Champions) will do their best to avoid the dreaded “Super Bowl hangover.” Fresh off losing one of the most epic championship games in gridiron football history, the Birds have also seen a staggering roster shakeup. In 2022-23, Philly’s play was cemented by a swarming defensive unit, but many of their biggest names on that side have departed (C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Jonathan Hargrave and Marcus Epps to mention a few). Undoubtedly, the Eagles will have their work cut out for them if they wish to return to America’s Big Game for the second consecutive season. Yes, their offense should still be the strongest in the NFC East (and possibly the entire conference), but they will need to make key additions in the draft if they are striving to be as well-rounded a team as they were last year. Fortunately for Philadelphia, they have several significant picks inside the top 100, including No. 10 overall via New Orleans from last year’s draft day trade. After that, the Birds’ natural pick comes at No. 31, then a pick each in the second and third rounds respectively. From there, Philly only has two remaining selections, both in the final round.