Here is who the Eagles will draft at #15 Overall

[time2rock]

Here is who the Eagles will draft at #15 Overall

Here is who the Eagles will draft at #15 overall. We all know the Eagles have a firm belief that football games are won in the "trenches” – They are correct. The Eagles already have arguably the best offensive line in the league that paved the way for the top rushing attack in the league this season. And that was with only really running the ball in the second half of the season.

Now it is time to sure up the defensive line for years to come.

At #15 of the 2022 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles select…  David Ojabo, Defensive End – University of Michigan

Wait, so you’re saying the Eagles are going to replace Brandon Graham (Michigan alumni) with David Ojabo from Michigan. Yup, I absolutely am. Graham is coming off a season-ending injury and still has 1 year left on his current contract so we do assume he will return for another season. Who better for Ojabo to learn from than BG. And I’m sure Brandon would jump at the opportunity to take the young edge rusher under his wing.

David Ojabo Highlights Below

David Ojabo, a Jersey native, has really good size at 6-foot-5 250lbs. He has the speed to explode off the edge and the bend to make an offensive lineman look silly. Ojabo played opposite Aidan Hutchinson who most look at as the #1 draft prospect overall.

A potential long-term answer for our defensive line of David Ojabo, Milton Williams, Javon Hargrave, and Josh Sweat. Now that is something to be excited about and a defensive line that opponents should take very seriously. Knowing the mindset of Howie Roseman about how much he indeed does value the "trenches” it won’t be a surprise to anyone when they draft David Ojabo with their first-round pick of the 2022 draft.

https://eopsports.com/here-is-who-the-eagles-will-draft-at-15-overall/

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[time2rock]

I, too, think Ojabo will be our pick at 15 (if not drafted earlier).

[Kz!]

I don't think I've ever seen a mock that didn't have Ojabo slotted into one of our picks. I don't watch a ton of college football, and I definitely don't watch much Big 10, so the only game I caught of his was the playoff game against Georgia. He certainly didn't stand out, but then again, no one on Michigan did in that game. That said, DE is definitely the number one priority for the team headed into the offseason IMO. Wouldn't be mad if we threw a couple of early round picks at the position.

[time2rock]

1 minute ago, Kz! said:

I don't think I've ever seen a mock that didn't have Ojabo slotted into one of our picks. I don't watch a ton of college football, and I definitely don't watch much Big 10, so the only game I caught of his was the playoff game against Georgia. He certainly didn't stand out, but then again, no one on Michigan did in that game. That said, DE is definitely the number one priority for the team headed into the offseason IMO. Wouldn't be mad if we threw a couple of early round picks at the position.

Agreed.  I have been saying that it is almost an absolute certainty that we take a DE on day 1 and odds are fairly high we take 2 before the end of day 2.  Ojabo in round 1 and have to think Howie will have his eye on Johnson on day 2.  If they could get him at 83 that would be a nice grab.  I could even see Howie using one of those 5s to move up 8-10 spots to get him earlier in the 3rd if still on board.

[UK_EaglesFan89]

I don't think we will draft Ojabo but I hope we do. I really like the upside that he has. 

[Guest]

4 hours ago, time2rock said:

I, too, think Ojabo will be our pick at 15 (if not drafted earlier).

Yep, to obvious at this point.

[nipples]

19 hours ago, UK_EaglesFan89 said:

I don't think we will draft Ojabo but I hope we do. I really like the upside that he has. 

Why don’t you think so? If there are two position groups this team prioritizes, it’s OLine and DLine. 
 

Also, the last time they drafted a defensive linemen from Michigan in the first it worked out pretty well. 

[UK_EaglesFan89]

48 minutes ago, nipples said:

Why don’t you think so? If there are two position groups this team prioritizes, it’s OLine and DLine. 
 

Also, the last time they drafted a defensive linemen from Michigan in the first it worked out pretty well. 

Because I like Ojabo and think he's got a high ceiling. I think the Eagles will end up going DL and OL but they'll go for a higher floor guy that ultimately won't be a stud in the NFL. 

[EaglesAddict]

No F'ing way Eagles take Ojabo at 15!  But, if he's there at 16 they'll be all over him! 

[UK_EaglesFan89]

2 hours ago, EaglesAddict said:

No F'ing way Eagles take Ojabo at 15!  But, if he's there at 16 they'll be all over him! 

Well that's actually quite interesting... So the Eagles pick at #15 and #16 right? So do they play a bit of a cap game when they make the pick?

[Outlaw]

On 2/2/2022 at 8:37 AM, time2rock said:

Agreed.  I have been saying that it is almost an absolute certainty that we take a DE on day 1 and odds are fairly high we take 2 before the end of day 2.  Ojabo in round 1 and have to think Howie will have his eye on Johnson on day 2.  If they could get him at 83 that would be a nice grab.  I could even see Howie using one of those 5s to move up 8-10 spots to get him earlier in the 3rd if still on board.

Not a chance Jermaine Johnson is there at 51, let alone 83. 

17 hours ago, nipples said:

Why don’t you think so? If there are two position groups this team prioritizes, it’s OLine and DLine. 
 

Also, the last time they drafted a defensive linemen from Michigan in the first it worked out pretty well. 

I’m now thinking best impact in R1 for our team is DE, CB, G. Just imagine with me they pull off something like David Ojabo, Kenyon Green and Andrew Booth in R1. Lewis Cine or Jalen Pitre in R2, and a Darrian Beavers in R3. On paper that may be one of their top 5 Days 1-2 ever. Here’s what I’m hoping for out of this draft:

1-2 EDGE

1-2 CB

1-2 LB

1-2 S

1 WR (taller guy like Ross, Pierce, etc)

1 G

1 RB

1 #2 TE
 

[Infam]

On 2/2/2022 at 2:32 PM, Kz! said:

I don't think I've ever seen a mock that didn't have Ojabo slotted into one of our picks. I don't watch a ton of college football, and I definitely don't watch much Big 10, so the only game I caught of his was the playoff game against Georgia. He certainly didn't stand out, but then again, no one on Michigan did in that game. That said, DE is definitely the number one priority for the team headed into the offseason IMO. Wouldn't be mad if we threw a couple of early round picks at the position.

There have been plenty (recently) that had us pick Karlaftis.

That said I like Ojabo!

[EaglesAddict]

18 hours ago, UK_EaglesFan89 said:

Well that's actually quite interesting... So the Eagles pick at #15 and #16 right? So do they play a bit of a cap game when they make the pick?

I don't think there's much difference...the player at 15 will get slightly more than the player at 16 and both will have the 5th year team option.  

[UK_EaglesFan89]

3 hours ago, EaglesAddict said:

I don't think there's much difference...the player at 15 will get slightly more than the player at 16 and both will have the 5th year team option.  

Isn't it based on position for that fifth year option though?

[EaglesAddict]

45 minutes ago, UK_EaglesFan89 said:

Isn't it based on position for that fifth year option though?

All players drafted in Round 1 get the 5th year option.  I think a player can try to negotiate that out of their deal, but it's usually not successful.

[UK_EaglesFan89]

45 minutes ago, EaglesAddict said:

All players drafted in Round 1 get the 5th year option.  I think a player can try to negotiate that out of their deal, but it's usually not successful.

Yeah but does the 5th year option value change dependent on the position they play?

[EaglesAddict]

12 minutes ago, UK_EaglesFan89 said:

Yeah but does the 5th year option value change dependent on the position they play?

Good question, so I looked it up...here is a good explanation.  Apparently yes, position does matter and so does whether or not the player makes the Pro Bowl...

https://overthecap.com/fifth-year-option-projections/

[UK_EaglesFan89]

3 hours ago, EaglesAddict said:

Good question, so I looked it up...here is a good explanation.  Apparently yes, position does matter and so does whether or not the player makes the Pro Bowl...

https://overthecap.com/fifth-year-option-projections/

So there you go... Does Howie take the better player first or does he play the cap game. 

[time2rock]

24 minutes ago, UK_EaglesFan89 said:

So there you go... Does Howie take the better player first or does he play the cap game. 

If we’re picking back-to-back what difference (other than cap consideration) does it make which player we take first?  It’s not as though we’d be in jeopardy of someone leapfrogging us to snatch the other player away from us. 

[EaglesAddict]

On 2/4/2022 at 4:39 PM, UK_EaglesFan89 said:

So there you go... Does Howie take the better player first or does he play the cap game. 

Just to be sure we're talking about the same thing...Draft position (slot 15, 16, etc) only matters for the rookie sliding scale for their 4 year deal.  The Eagles could take a punter at 15 and a QB at 16 and the punter would get a slightly better deal.

The 5th year option and cap hit is based on the position they play, regardless of draft position/slot.  So if they exercised the 5th year option on the punter and QB, the QB at that point would have a much bigger 5th year salary.  So, I don't think it matters at all what spot Howie takes a player as it relates to the 5th year option.

[ManchesterEagle]

On 2/4/2022 at 9:39 PM, UK_EaglesFan89 said:

So there you go... Does Howie take the better player first or does he play the cap game. 

 

On 2/4/2022 at 6:33 PM, EaglesAddict said:

Good question, so I looked it up...here is a good explanation.  Apparently yes, position does matter and so does whether or not the player makes the Pro Bowl...

https://overthecap.com/fifth-year-option-projections/

 

On 2/4/2022 at 10:05 PM, time2rock said:

If we’re picking back-to-back what difference (other than cap consideration) does it make which player we take first?  It’s not as though we’d be in jeopardy of someone leapfrogging us to snatch the other player away from us. 

I guess what could be interesting is if the Eagles trade one of their picks. Do they trade 15 or 16?

If a team is moving up significantly, it’s usually for a QB, but if say Ojabo or Gardner are still there, can the Eagles risk trading 15 (and saving a small amount of cap space) unless they are sure the team trading up won’t take them?

[birdman#12]

Just remember, we've watched howie with draft picks before......

what SEEMS to be the obvious pick for the eagles,  always ends up being the consensus 2nd or 3rd rated player at this position.  Every year, hopes are high and the excitement builds only for all of us to say....... "WTF"?????

[birdman#12]

1 hour ago, ManchesterEagle said:

 

I guess what could be interesting is if the Eagles trade one of their picks. Do they trade 15 or 16?

If a team is moving up significantly, it’s usually for a QB, but if say Ojabo or Gardner are still there, can the Eagles risk trading 15 (and saving a small amount of cap space) unless they are sure the team trading up won’t take them?

Teams don't like to divulge who they're taking and you never know if they get an offer right after moving up for the eagles pick.....so i think you trade the 16th pick if they are locked in to a player they don't want to risk losing.

I'm really hoping they don't trade any of these picks....I think they can make a huge jump defensively if they take 3 big time players.  I definitely don't want another 1st round WR, and I think Linderbaum will be gone by the time the eagles pick.  I would love 2 DEs and either Lloyd or Dean at LB.....

[ManchesterEagle]

3 hours ago, birdman#12 said:

Teams don't like to divulge who they're taking and you never know if they get an offer right after moving up for the eagles pick.....so i think you trade the 16th pick if they are locked in to a player they don't want to risk losing.

I'm really hoping they don't trade any of these picks....I think they can make a huge jump defensively if they take 3 big time players.  I definitely don't want another 1st round WR, and I think Linderbaum will be gone by the time the eagles pick.  I would love 2 DEs and either Lloyd or Dean at LB.....

I’m all about WR in free agency. They should be able to find a veteran who is at least a solid WR 2. As for draft - I would not mind if they used one top 20 pick to take Linderbaum or to trade down to pick up an extra first or second year. But at least two of the firsts need to be used on the D and I wouldn’t mind at all if all 3 were.

One DE is a must. Two would be interesting, but it feels like a strong corner draft, so hoping for a pick there. 
 

 

[UK_EaglesFan89]

7 hours ago, EaglesAddict said:

Just to be sure we're talking about the same thing...Draft position (slot 15, 16, etc) only matters for the rookie sliding scale for their 4 year deal.  The Eagles could take a punter at 15 and a QB at 16 and the punter would get a slightly better deal.

The 5th year option and cap hit is based on the position they play, regardless of draft position/slot.  So if they exercised the 5th year option on the punter and QB, the QB at that point would have a much bigger 5th year salary.  So, I don't think it matters at all what spot Howie takes a player as it relates to the 5th year option.

Thank you for clarifying bud.