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David Murphy

David Murphy: The Eagles can't afford to splurge on Texas superstar Bijan Robinson — or any running back

It's hard to say what the Eagles should do with the 10th overall pick in next month's draft. It's easy to say what they shouldn't do.

Don't draft a kicker. Don't draft a quarterback. And, for the love of all things Howie, don't draft a running back.

That last part could be a more difficult proposition than it sounds if Texas All-American Bijan Robinson is on the board. After rushing for 1,580 yards in 2022 and averaging 6.3 yards on 500 carries in his three years with the Longhorns, Robinson is being heralded by draftniks as an elite talent who belongs in the same class as former top-five picks like Saquon Barkley, Ezekiel Elliott, and Leonard Fournette. More than a few name-brand experts have mentioned Robinson as a potential target for the Eagles, with Todd McShay of ESPN and Charles Davis of NFL Network among those who have published mock drafts that have Howie Roseman snagging him at No. 10.

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