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2018 NFL Mock Draft: Impact of recent trades and signings

By Maxwell Ogden

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 01: Notre Dame offensive lineman Quenton Nelson speaks to the media during NFL Combine press conferences at the Indiana Convention Center on March 1, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 01: Notre Dame offensive lineman Quenton Nelson speaks to the media during NFL Combine press conferences at the Indiana Convention Center on March 1, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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Jaire Alexander. 32. player. 54. . Cornerback. Louisville Cardinals

The Philadelphia Eagles are equipped to repeat as Super Bowl champions, but they must overcome the loss of a critical contributor. Veteran cornerback Patrick Robinson will sign with the New Orleans Saints, which strips Philadelphia of one of its key strengths.

Thankfully, the Eagles can address this concern by selecting one of the top cornerbacks in the 2018 NFL Draft: Louisville Cardinals standout Jaire Alexander.

Alexander has a thin frame and questionable fundamentals as far as footwork and his base are concerned. What’s undeniable, however, is that the former Louisville star is one of the best athletes at the cornerback position.

I’m hesitant to embrace him as a first-round lock, but for a Philadelphia team that needs to replace Robinson, Alexander could make sense.

Alexander ran a sub-4.4 40 and has the combination of timing and agility that should round his NFL value into form. He will need to add more of a power element to his game, but if he can get physical at the line of scrimmage, he can put it all together.

Alexander is more about upside than what’s been established, but his instincts are impressive and his closing speed is downright unfair.

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The question is: What will your favorite team do at the 2018 NFL Draft?

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