2020 NFL Draft: Philadelphia Eagles preview

Philadelphia Eagles capsule TEAM DRAFT NEEDS

Wide receiver Greg Ward came out of nowhere to play like a No. 1, but that's not an expectation for a full season. Alshon Jeffery, 30, and DeSean Jackson, 33, are dragging significant durability concerns into 2020, so the time to find the next lead receiver is now. Colorado's Laviska Shenault and Alabama's Henry Ruggs III could get a long look.

Cornerback A coup to land disgruntled Darius Slay in a deal with the Detroit Lions minimizes this need. The Eagles have invested mightily in this position - second-, third- and fourth-round picks since 2017 - without a home run.

Defensive line The Eagles like their mix with Javon Hargrave signed to join Fletcher Cox at defensive tackle. The upgrades are needed at right and left defensive end. Brandon Graham turned 32 on April 3, and an explosive outside rusher becomes a more pressing concern if Josh Sweat (four career sacks in 25 games) doesn't make the leap in his third season.

Linebacker Nigel Bradham was a glue guy for the Eagles and an extension of defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz on the field. He's gone, and Philadelphia is average at all three linebacker positions.

Offensive line There's no backup to any of the three starters on the interior line and Jason Peters is out of the picture at left tackle. Center Jason Kelce turns 33 in November; he has played every game for five straight seasons.

Quarterback Carson Wentz is 27, his physical prime, but there is no escaping a haunting injury history that leaves the Eagles exposed without a reasonable Plan B.

--FIVE-YEAR DRAFT HISTORY The Eagles haven't unearthed many stars of late, but general manager Howie Roseman has proven he can fill out a roster. Chip Kelly's last draft (2015) has only pending free agent Nelson Agholor remaining, but Roseman landed franchise quarterback Carson Wentz plus contributors Isaac Seumalo, Halapoulivaati Vaitai and Jalen Mills in 2016. Even if that trio leaves via free agency this spring, each provided value. The 2017 class has disappointed, with Derek Barnett perhaps good-not-great, and cornerbacks Sidney Jones and Rasul Douglas proving unreliable. The two most recent classes have comprised just 10 picks, but Dallas Goedert is a complete tight end, and the 2019 group has provided reason for optimism.

Best pick: QB Carson Wentz, R1 2016 - Trading up for a North Dakota State product at second overall was gutsy, but the Eagles did it without burning too many resources. Health concerns and all, Wentz is a stud. Worst pick: CB Sidney Jones, R2 2017 - It might be too early to label Jones a bust, but he's never really gotten off the ground after tearing his ACL during the pre-draft process.

--2019 STATISTICS TOTAL OFFENSE: 360.8 (14th)

RUSHING: 121.2 (11th) PASSING: 239.6 (11th)

TOTAL DEFENSE: 331.7 (10th) RUSHING: 90.1 (3rd)

PASSING: 241.6 (19th)