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Philadelphia Eagles 2009 NFL Draft Review

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1 - Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri (6-0, 198); 2 - LeSean McCoy, RB, Pittsburgh (5-10, 198); 5 - Cornelius Ingram, TE, Florida (6-4, 245); 5 - Victor Harris, DB, Virginia Tech (5-11, 198); 5 - Fenuki Tupou, OL, Oregon (6-5, 314); 6 - Brandon Gibson, WR, Washington State (6-0, 210); 7 - Paul Fanaika, G, Arizona State (6-6, 327); 7 - Moise Fokou, OLB, Maryland (6-1, 233)

Analysis: The Eagles traded up two spots in order to select Maclin, who some had rated as a Top-10 talent. Philadelphia undoubtedly needed targets, but it is somewhat head-scratching that the Birds took a player very similar in style to the receiver they drafted last year, DeSean Jackson. The running back pick is worth questioning as well, since McCoy is a similar back to Brian Westbrook, as opposed to an inside rusher who can complement the two-time Pro Bowler. Ingram, who some had pegged as an early-second round choice, fell all the way to the Birds in the fifth, but is not a great fit for a club that already has a pure pass-catching tight end (Brent Celek). The physical cornerback Harris could end up being a better value pick. Of the final four picks, the interior linemen Tupou and Fanaika could have the best opportunity to stick around. (Note: the Eagles also made a second-day pick for Patriots cornerback Ellis Hobbs, surrendering two fifth-round draft picks to New England).

Bottom Line: Lots of guys you've heard of, but no one who will definitely contribute right away.

Grade: C

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