We already know that Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman has been working the phones to potentially trade up in the 2024 NFL Draft.
The earlier rumors said Roseman wants a cornerback but the latest rumors are saying that he wants a receiver.
ESPN's Dan Graziano, reports that he's hearing the Eagles could be eyeing a move into the top 10 for Georgia tight end Brock Bowers:
Trades from the teens into the top five or top 10 for quarterbacks are fun to discuss, but they’re tough to execute because of the expense associated with such deals. The people I talk to think we’re likely to see more trades in the second half of the first round than in the first half. The Colts (No. 15), Jaguars (No. 17), Rams (No. 19) and Eagles (No. 22) are all teams I’ve heard have been making calls about potentially moving up. For the Colts and Jaguars, the target would most likely be a cornerback, which might be interesting to a team like Chicago at No. 9 or Denver at No. 12. Having two division rivals battling it out to trade up for the same guy (maybe Alabama’s Terrion Arnold?) could drive up the price. People I’ve talked to believe the Eagles want to try to move up for a receiver, though one theory I found very interesting and potentially hilarious is that they could move up for tight end Brock Bowers, given their recent predilection for Georgia players. If the Rams move up, it would be to get one of their top targets on defense.
Graziano finds it "funny" since the Eagles love their Georgia players and have drafted five in recent years.
But the truth is that Georgia breeds generational talent and Bowers would be worth the massive jump from No. 22 overall to a top 10 pick.
Sure, the Eagles have needs in the secondary, at linebacker, and some depth to add on the offensive line but they have eight picks in this year's draft which is more than enough to figure those needs out.
Bowers has been deemed the best college football player to ever play tight end as a two-time recipient of the John Mackey Award.
The 6-foot-3, 243-pound Georgia product is not your typical tight end since he's a reliable receiver and blocker. Think Travis Kelce or George Kittle.
If Howie really ends up pulling off this trade up for Bowers, Eagles fans should be very, very excited about the pick.
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