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Todd McShay’s last mock draft was pretty popular with Eagles fans since he had Philadelphia landing Ja’Marr Chase with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. His latest projection for ESPN+ is bound to be much more divisive.
Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida
Despite the Eagles’ glaring weakness at wide receiver, I’m mixing it up with Pitts at No. 6. It’d be the 10th time a tight end has been drafted before the first wide receiver off the board, and only four other tight ends have ever been taken in the top six. But here’s the thing: Pitts is more than just a tight end. He’s a matchup nightmare who can line up all over the place, and his great speed, hands and 6-foot-6 size make him extremely difficult to contain. Philadelphia should add receiver help in free agency, but a Pitts-Dallas Goedert pairing is a dream for any offensive coordinator.