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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Week 16 Update

By Jon Dove

Nov 19, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) is tackled by Florida Gators defensive lineman Caleb Brantley (57) during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) is tackled by Florida Gators defensive lineman Caleb Brantley (57) during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 19, 2016; Syracuse, NY, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) carries the ball during the first quarter of a game against the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Syracuse, NY, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) carries the ball during the first quarter of a game against the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports /

Philadelphia Eagles

1st Round, No. 13 overall (via Min)- Jalen Tabor, CB, Florida

2nd Round, No. 41 overall- Dalvin Cook, RB, Florida State

3rd Round, No. 73 overall- James Washington, WR, Oklahoma State

The Philadelphia Eagles shrewdly got themselves back into the 1st round of the 2017 NFL Draft when they traded Sam Bradford to the desperate Minnesota Vikings. That trade looks better with each passing week and will go a long way to helping the Eagles add more weapons.

Philadelphia needs to focus on surrounding Carson Wentz with more talent, but they also need to do some work on defense. The secondary is a major concern and would get a major boost from a prospect like Jalen Tabor.

Tabor features good size, athleticism and the ball skills to create turnovers. He’d immediately be the most talented cornerback on the roster.

There are many who see Dalvin Cook as a top-20 prospect, but I have him rated in the 2nd round range. If he’s available when the Eagles pick in the 2nd round they should count themselves lucky. Cook is a game breaker who is a threat to score every time he touches the ball.

James Washington is an under the radar receiver prospect who has a chance to be an immediate contributor. He features good size, leaping ability and the toughness to win in contested situations.

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