Eagles 2022 NFL Mock Draft: Philadelphia’s Projected First-Round Picks

The Philadelphia Eagles have a whopping THREE first-round picks in the 2022 NFL Draft. Our analysts continue to churn out the mocks, and below we’ll review the projected selections Matthew Freedman and Andrew Erickson have for the Eagles. We also take a look at our consensus picks based on expert mock drafts.

Erickson’s First-Round Picks for the Eagles

Andrew Erickson’s Full First-Round 2022 NFL Mock Draft

15. Trent McDuffie (CB – Washington)

Trent McDuffie was PFF’s fifth-highest graded 2022 draft-eligible cornerback in 2021, allowing no more than 39 receiving yards in any game. With the aptitude to play both zone and man coverage, the former Washington Huskie can become a significant immediate contributor to an NFL secondary.

The Eagles need to replace free-agent cornerback Steven Nelson, so drafting McDuffie also helps plug a hole on defense. Pairing him opposite Darius Slay will provide the Eagles with one of the top cornerback duos in the league.

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16. Devin Lloyd (LB – Utah)

The crux of the Eagles’ problems on defense last season can be traced back to their porous linebacker play. T.J. Edwards is a solid starter, but he is still slow, and it’s bare-bones behind him on the depth chart, hence why Devin Lloyd is the pick. The Utah product is a do-it-all linebacker with the ability to cover tight ends, generate pressure, and play on all downs.

He finished the 2021 season with eight sacks and 90 solo tackles – ninth-most in the FBS. Lloyd should mitigate the damage that tight ends inflicted on the Philly faithful last year.

19. Treylon Burks (WR – Arkansas)

The wide receiver position needs to be addressed on offense. Jalen Reagor looks like a total bust after two seasons, so the Eagles still need to pair DeVonta Smith with another top-tier wideout.

Enter Treylon Burks.

The Razorbacks’ wideout finished first in his class in yards per route run (3.57) while also ranking No. 1 in yards per route run when lined up outside (6.08) among all receivers. It’s an encouraging sign that a size-speed specimen delivered when aligned on the perimeter, as he spent 77% of his career in the slot.

His 8.5 yards after the catch rank 14th among 169 qualifying wide receivers (92nd percentile) over the past two seasons, which caters perfectly to the Philadelphia offense.

The Eagles finished second in screen pass rate in 2021.

Freedman’s First-Round Picks for the Eagles

Matthew Freedman’s Full First-Round 2022 NFL Mock Draft

15. Trent McDuffie (CB – Washington)

Last year, the Eagles allowed a league-high 69.4% completion rate. They need a cornerback, and Trent McDuffie is a consensus first-rounder and true junior with three years of starting experience in the Pac-12.

16. Treylon Burks (WR – Arkansas)

With great size (6’2″ and 225 pounds) and sufficient athleticism (4.55-second 40-yard dash), Treylon Burks is a strong complement to 2021 first-rounder DeVonta Smith. As a true junior last year, Burks was 66-1,104-11 receiving and 14-112-1 rushing in 12 games.

19. Devin Lloyd (LB – Utah)

The Eagles signed linebacker Kyzir White this offseason, but his deal is for just one year, and they are thin at the position after him. An All-American off-ball thumper with coverage capability, Lloyd was No. 2 in the nation in 2021 with 22 tackles for loss.