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Glenn Erby

10 impact NFL draft prospects to consider at the Eagles biggest under-the-radar position of need

The Eagles have one of the top wide receiver duos in the NFL, but the depth behind A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith leaves much to be desired.

Quez Watkins is the No. 3 wideout and a talented deep threat, but he has flaws and is coming off a down 2022 season,

Still, if the season started today, either Britain Covey, Tyrie Cleveland, Greg Ward, or Devon Allen would be the fourth option on the outside.

We recently looked at five potential options from the 2023 crop of free-agent wide receivers, but the pickings are slim, and the production is questionable going forward.

Philadelphia should address the position in the NFL draft, while a talented veteran looking to play for a winning organization could also add value.

With the NFL draft less than a month away, here are ten wide receivers to consider at the Eagles’ most significant under-the-radar position of need.

Jayden Reed, Michigan State

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Reed has a great release off the line of scrimmage and plays with smooth speed and control.

Nathaniel "Tank" Dell, WR, Houston

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A smaller receiver, Dell could become a weapon and matchup nightmare while not taking away from what Quez Watkins does well.

Puka Nacua, BYU

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Nacua gives off J.J. Arcega-Whiteside vibes at times, but the BYU star is highly talented.

Of all the pass catchers at last month’s NFL scouting combine, Nacua was ranked first this season in “yards per route run” (3.45).

Rashee Rice, SMU

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Rice started all 12 games played for SMU in 2022, leading the FBS in receiving yards per game (112.9).

His 1,355 receiving yards (3rd) and 8.0 receptions per game (5th) were top five in the nation…

Ronnie Bell, Michigan

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You can never have enough possession receivers, and Bell made some big-time catches for the Wolverines over the past two seasons.

This season Bell had career highs in catches (62), yards (889), and touchdowns (4) for the Big Ten Champions and a playoff team.

Jonathan Mingo, Ole Miss

Mingo appeared in 41 games over four seasons at Ole Miss, logging 112 receptions for 1,758 yards and 12 touchdowns.

2022 was Mingo’s most productive season, as he caught 51 balls for 861 yards and five TDs.

Xavier Hutchinson, Iowa State

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A player that helped Brock Purdy get to the NFL, Hutchinson was a first-team All-American this season after logging 107 catches on the year.

Marvin Mims, Oklahoma

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Mims had 54 catches for 1,083 yards for the Sooners, and he excels at making tough catches and tracking the football.

Charlie Jones, Purdue

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The Purdue star caught 110 passes for 1,361 yards and 12 touchdowns this season, and he’s versatile, earning Big Ten Return Specialist of the Year in 2021 at Iowa.

Parker Washington, Penn State

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A big physical wide receiver, Washington finished his career with 146 grabs in three seasons, catching at least one pass in every contest he played in.

A potential weapon for Philadelphia, Washington excels at creating separation and being efficient as the point of contact.

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