The Philadelphia Eagles have not drafted a cornerback in the first round of the NFL draft since 2002 when they selected Lito Sheppard at No. 26 overall, but that could change this year.
According to NFL Network's James Palmer, the Eagles have hosted "pretty much all" of the top cornerbacks from this year's draft class.
The #eagles have hosted pretty much all of the top CBs in this year's draft. They've really done their work on the position and at #22, could be in a good spot to land one. The Eagles have not drafted a CB in the 1st round since Lito Sheppard 26th overall in 2002 from Florida
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) April 17, 2024
The Eagles have a handful of needs heading into the draft which include cornerback, linebacker, offensive tackle and depth at safety, wide receiver, edge, tight end, and running back.
However, cornerback is certainly one of Philly's priority needs after they allowed the second most passing yards (4,296) and passing touchdowns (39) in 2023.
Starters Darius Slay and James Bradberry took a step back last year, but the reality is that they're both aging. The Eagles also have last year's draft picks, Sydney Brown and Kelee Ringo, but they still have a lot to prove. Avonte Maddox is back, but he's only worth it if he can stay healthy which has been a problem.
Investing in a high-quality young corner could be the right move and the game-changing addition to their secondary that the Eagles desperately need.
As of one week out from the 2024 NFL Draft, here are the known cornerbacks that the Eagles have hosted at the NovaCare Complex:
The 2024 NFL kicks off on Thursday, April 27 with the Eagles set to pick at No. 22 overall in Round 1.
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