The Leading Authority of the NFL Draft

With the NFL Draft now in the rearview mirror we take the Philadelphia Eagles "Off The Clock" with pick-by-pick analysis, the Bible's take and our grade.

(1-19) Jeremy Maclin, WR (Missouri): All the talk that head coach Andy Reid was content with his wide receiver corps was nothing more than a smoke screen. The Eagles gave up the #195th pick overall (sixth round) to move up two slots and have now made a splash two years in a row at the wide receiver position (see DeSean Jackson). Like Jackson, Maclin is dynamic player with the football in his hands and will make an immediate impact as a return man. Imagine the Iggles sending them both back to bring back punts? Who would you kick away from? Maclin is probably not as NFL-ready as the former Golden Bear but he brings more potential. Somewhere, Donovan McNabb is smiling. (Pick from Tampa Bay via Cleveland Browns)

(2-53) LeSean McCoy, RB (Pittsburgh): “Shady” is a gamebreaker that can make defenders miss in the open field. He has enough size and toughness to attack holes on the inside as well. The Eagles struck oil here by providing the fragile Brian Westbrook with some much-needed support at running back. McCoy provides depth and will be the eventual replacement for Westbrook—in the meantime he will extend the veteran’s career.

(5-153) Cornelius Ingram, TE (FLA): If Ingram can show that he's recovered from his knee injury, this is a terrific addition. He's got the ability to open up the middle of the field for the Eagles' offense and, along with McCoy and Maclin, is yet another offensive upgrade for a team that needed exactly that. He isn’t an experienced inline blocker, coupled with the injury is why the former Gators slipped to round number five. Ingram can also be used in the wildcat, being a former quarterback. Well done Philly. (Pick from New York/AFC)

(5-157) Victor Harris, CB/S (Virginia Tech): A quick and versatile defensive back, Philly can plug Harris in at either safety or corner. However, they should avoid doing so in man coverage and Harris struggles in that department. He needs to improve his tackling. The Macho Man does have some of the best ball skills of any defensive back in this draft and provides excellent value this late in the draft. Coming from Tech it should come as no surprised that the former Hokie will be able to contribute on special teams. Added to Jackson and Maclin no team has the plethora of weapons that Philly now possesses.

(5-159) Fenuki Tupou, OT (Oregon): Tupou is a solid pick at this point. He's a big kid with massive strength, but he needs to refine his blocking technique and learn to recognize coverages sooner. Much of what he must improve can be taught. Natural size cannot. He also provides versatility with the skills to play tackle or guard until he can be groomed to step into a starting role. (Pick from New England)

(6-194) Brandon Gibson, WR (Washington St.): Gibson is very agile and elusive. He may have lasted this long because he played on a dreadful Cougar team that simply couldn't produce any offense with its fancy new system. Gibson suffered a case of the drops in 2008, but had no previous problems holding onto the ball. He could be a third receiver if he can cure that drop problem. Great value, which in a year or two could help turn a weakness into a strength.

(7-213) Paul Fanaika, G (Arizona St.): Fanaika has the necessary height and bulk to play in the NFL, but he isn't agile and struggles to gain leverage. He's a project at best. Somehow, with his size, he only put up 15 bench reps at the Combine. It’s the seventh round so we won’t nitpick. (Pick from Seattle)

(7-230) Moise Fokou, OLB (Maryland): Another project who can contribute on special teams from the get-go. Fokou has good athleticism, but needs to bulk up. If he'd performed better at the Senior Bowl, he wouldn't have lasted this long. He's got good football instincts, but if he loses quickness when he bulks up he won't be a contributor. Great agility and ability to change direction making him a very intriguing seventh round selection.

Team Needs: WR, OT, RB, OLB, TE, S

Needs Filled: Six of six.

The Bible’s Take: Wow! The Eagles got value and filled needs…quantity and quality. With each and every pick one can make the case that Philadelphia selected the best player on the board (OK maybe Fanaika is a stretch) and at the same time filled positions that needed an infusion of young talent. They had a very nice blend of immediate impact players on day one and developmental picks on day two. Oh yeah, they also traded their second first-round pick for Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters.

Grade: A

Photo Credit: David Knachel, Virginia Tech Athletics Communications, College Press Box (Missouri)