ESPN's Todd McShay's latest 2017 NFL Mock Draft: 5 takeaways

ESPN's Todd McShay released his second NFL Mock Draft on Wednesday, a continuation to the hysteria, speculation and guessing that is the NFL Draft.  Although McShay's mock draft is just one guess, it is among the most discussed...

ESPN's Todd McShay's latest 2017 NFL Mock Draft: 5 takeaways

ESPN's Todd McShay released his second NFL Mock Draft on Wednesday, a continuation to the hysteria, speculation and guessing that is the NFL Draft. 

Although McShay's mock draft is just one guess, it is among the most discussed and respected. 

So what should Eagles fans take from McShay's second mock draft?

Here are five takeaways: 

One cornerback before Eagles: McShay has the Eagles taking Florida cornerback Teez Tabor in the first round. You can read much more about Tabor here. What is interesting, however, is that McShay only has one cornerback going before the Eagles go on the clock. That would be an ideal scenario for the Eagles, as the cornerback position is perhaps the strongest in the draft, and five or six could go in the first round. 

If only one goes, and McShay predicts it will be Ohio State's Marshon Lattimore, the Eagles will have their pick of the remaining cornerbacks, their top position of need heading into the offseason.  

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Corey Davis at 5?: The biggest shock of McShay's draft? That would be Western Michigan's Corey Davis going No. 5 overall to the Tennessee Titans. Although Davis is viewed as a first-round pick, it would be stunning if he went before Clemson's Mike Williams, who has been viewed as the top receiver in college football all season. 

If Williams does fall to No. 10, as McShay predicts, the Eagles would be wise to try to jump up and see if they can grab the best receiver in the draft. 

No John Ross: If the Eagles don't end up with Williams in the first round, they will need to address the receiver position in the second round. Or could they trade back up?

McShay has Washington's John Ross falling out of the first round, even though he is perhaps the best deep threat in the entire draft. If Ross is available at the top of the second round, don't be surprised to see the Eagles try to make a move up to get him. 

Passing on Dalvin Cook: McShay has the Eagles passing on running back Florida State's Dalvin Cook, which could be a big mistake by the Eagles if they decide to do so. 

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Cook, 5-foot-11, 213 pounds, finished his three seasons at Florida State with 4,464 yards, 48 total touchdowns and a 6.5 yards-per-carry average. He has been compared to former Eagles running back LeSean McCoy because his elusiveness in the open field, which is what the Eagles need. 

Cook isn't a receiver, but he gives the Eagles what they need from a first-round pick -- a playmaker that can help right away. 

Only two offensive tackles: This is not a strong draft for offensive tackles, and McShay has just two going in the first round. That is shocking, considering how important the position is, and how many teams need help at that position. 

The Eagles are one of those teams, but they need more of a developmental player than a starter. The fact teams won't be reaching for tackles, at least according to McShay, is a good thing for the Eagles, as it will make players that in other years might go in the first round end up in the second, or maybe even the third. 

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