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Trevor Laws - Defensive Tackle - Eagles 2008 Draft Pick

The Eagles first pick of the 2008 draft pick (coming in the 2nd round) was DT Trevor Laws out of Notre Dame. Though a bit undersized for the tackle position, Laws is well known for his great technique, high-intensity play, strength and body control. Should help give much needed depth to the D-Line.

One interesting fact about Laws is that he also wrestled in college.

DeSean Jackson - Wide Receiver / Returner - Eagles 2008 Draft Pick

DeSean Jackson is perhaps the most explosive player in the entire 2008 draft and the Birds nabbed him in the 2nd round. He’s clearly the fastest person in the 2008 draft and even if he only pans out as a kick / punt returner the Eagles will benefit hugely. Think Devin Hester, but with much better wide receiver capabilities.

DeSean Jackson’s downside has always been his size. But that’s the complaint people had about Jerry Rice and Brian Westbrook too. So let’s see how this turns out, but by most accounts, Jackson was the one player in this draft who had the ability to single handedly turn a game around with his speed.

Mike McGlynn - Offensive Tackle - 2008 Eagles Draft Pick

At 6-5 and 318lbs Mike McGlynn is a massive offensive tackle out of the University of Pittsburgh and Andy Reid likened him to John Runyan. One of the things that stands out from his highlight film is that he’s quick off the ball, good at sweeping across the field for blocks, and has a good eye for identifying the right defensive player to pick up on a blocking scheme.

Bryan Smith - Defensive End - Eagles 2008 Draft Pick

A defensive end in college, at 230 lbs chances are that the Eagles will Bryan Smith on special teams and possibly in the linebacker rotation as OLB. Known for his great handwork and quick bursts, he may fit well into some of Jim Johnson’s blitz schemes. I could see him being used in pass coverage situations as well.

Quintin Demps - Safety - Eagles 2008 4th Round Draft Pick

With the 117th pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, the Eagles picked free safety Quintin Demps from UTEP.

Demps is a playmaker on defense, and this year the Eagles are obviously looking to stock up on such players. Quintin Demps had 17 interceptions during his college career, which was the most among active players in the NCAA in 2007. Last year the Eagles were miserable in the takeaway department, especially with interceptions, so hopefully Demps, along with Asante Samuel can make that change.

While Demps is a great takeaway man, and also explosive after the interception (last year alone he had two 100 yard interception returns) the lingering question is whether this guy can tackle. His highlight reel is almost completely void of hard hits and solid tackles, and when he does tackle it shows bad form (i.e. he goes down on his knees to make one of the only tackles).

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