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NFL Draft: Early Look at 32-Team Round 1 Mock for 2017

By Peter Panacy

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 30, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Sidney Jones (26) celebrates as students rush the field after a game against the Stanford Cardinal Husky Stadium. Washington won 44-6. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 30, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Sidney Jones (26) celebrates as students rush the field after a game against the Stanford Cardinal Husky Stadium. Washington won 44-6. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /

Cornerback. Philadelphia Eagles (from Minnesota Vikings). Sidney Jones. 31. player. 54.

The Philadelphia Eagles managed to move back into Round 1 of the NFL Draft following their trade of quarterback Sam Bradford to the Minnesota Vikings this season.

Impressive as the Eagles have been with rookie quarterback Carson Wentz under center, Philadelphia needs a good deal of help within its secondary. Especially at cornerback. Per Pro Football Focus, only corner Nolan Carroll has a grade mark above 50 (71.3).

So it wouldn’t be surprising to see the Eagles utilize their first pick of the NFL Draft on a corner. And Washington defensive back Sidney Jones could fit the bill.

At 6-foot-0, Jones could wind up on the outside opposite Carroll. Jones needs to add some bulk to his frame though, but this would still be a solid move.