Eric Rowe, Philadelphia Eagle

[PhillyPhreak54]

Nice pick - really like this one

[ice grillin you]

dont think he was worth trading up for but its a good pick if he can turn into a starting nfl safety...cause he aint gonna be a good corner....i think he can

[Don Ho]

Strengths
Tall cornerback with long frame. Has the ability to disrupt wide receivers off the line of scrimmage and can mirror them out of their release. Jams and disrupts shallow crossers. Will throw his body around in run support if needed. Solid tackler. Attacks ball at catch point and makes it hard for receiver to finish the catch. Was a three-year starter at free safety before moving to cornerback this year. Can break hard on throws in front of him. Instinctive in zone with ball skills to match.
Weaknesses
Linear body type with average play strength. Will struggle to carry NFL deep speed. Lacks an accelerator and is not a recovery-type cornerback. Limited as a man-cover corner. Has change-of-direction issues in tight spaces. Plays into boundary too often. Had to fight through a leg issue at one point during the 2014 season. Likely a scheme-specific player.
Draft Projection
Round 2
Sources Tell Us
"My initial grade on him was too low. I saw some things I didn't like early on and was probably too hard on him. The more I watched the more I saw who he really was. He's got a shot to be pretty good." -- NFC directer of college scouting "I think he's going to be good. He projects well. I think he'll be better in the pros than in college." - AFC defensive backs coach

[MDS]

Jeff McLane ‏@Jeff_McLane  1m1 minute ago
So it sounds like the #Eagles will start Eric Rowe off at CB. The franchise hasn't drafted a CB this high since 2002 (Lito/Sheldon).

[ice grillin you]

Eric Rowe
CB
Utah
Height: 6-1   
Weight: 205

He is one of the most versatile defensive backs in the draft. To go up and get him is a heck of a move by Chip Kelly. I think he can be a star safety, but a lot of scouts love him as a corner.

A+

[ice grillin you]

Jeff McLane ‏@Jeff_McLane  1m1 minute ago
So it sounds like the #Eagles will start Eric Rowe off at CB. The franchise hasn't drafted a CB this high since 2002 (Lito/Sheldon).

not suprising since walter farging thurmond is their second corner right now...but he should be a safety

[Rome]

They can start him off at CB all they want.  He's an 8-10 year starter at safety.  Book it.

[MDS]

Jeff McLane ‏@Jeff_McLane  1m1 minute ago
So it sounds like the #Eagles will start Eric Rowe off at CB. The franchise hasn't drafted a CB this high since 2002 (Lito/Sheldon).

not suprising since walter farging thurmond is their second corner right now...but he should be a safety

current starting safety opposite jawnkins is chris prosinski

[ice grillin you]

Jeff McLane ‏@Jeff_McLane  1m1 minute ago
So it sounds like the #Eagles will start Eric Rowe off at CB. The franchise hasn't drafted a CB this high since 2002 (Lito/Sheldon).

not suprising since walter farging thurmond is their second corner right now...but he should be a safety

current starting safety opposite jawnkins is chris prosinski

wolfman

[MDS]

how could i forget such a talented force

[General_Failure]

Because he's the only defensive player that wasn't mentioned all offseason in trade rumors.

[Rome]

So they gave up their second and both fifth rounders for this guy and Miami's sixth (191)?

K...

[ice grillin you]

So they gave up their second and both fifth rounders for this guy and Miami's sixth (191)?

K...

the second doesnt count...they got a better second

they traded two 5ths for a 6th and the ability to move up 5 spots in the second round

[Rome]

It wasn't a criticism.  Just an observation since no one else bothered...

[ice grillin you]

lil guy mentioned it in the draft thread...and he actually did it after it happened