The top of the 2022 NFL draft order is set
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Thanks to a pair of trades, the Philadelphia Eagles enter the 2022 draft season with three picks in the first round. Having made the playoffs, they are first on the clock thanks to last year’s trade with the Miami Dolphins, and they will have a pick right after this selection thanks to the Carson Wentz trade with the Indianapolis Colts.
What could the Eagles do with this draft capital? First and foremost, build around Jalen Hurts. While the second-year passer still has areas to improve, he has shown enough that he should be in the plans going forward.
As far as needs, you can start on defense, where the Eagles would be smart to address linebacker, the secondary, and pass rush with Brandon Graham and Derek Barnett both set to hit free agency.
On the offensive side of the football, finding a running mate for DeVonta Smith at the WR2 spot is a move that makes sense. Also, with Jason Kelce set to hit free agency, center could be a position that becomes a need in the next few weeks.
