Eagles select Lane Johnson's successor in latest A to Z Sports NFL mock draft
The NFL crew at A to Z Sports put together one final mock draft ahead of the big event which kicks off this week on Thursday evening. For the Philadelphia Eagles at No. 22 overall, A to Z Sports sees the Birds turning to Oklahoma's standout offensive tackle Tyler Guyton. A to Z Sports notes […]
The NFL crew at A to Z Sports put together one final mock draft ahead of the big event which kicks off this week on Thursday evening.
For the Philadelphia Eagles at No. 22 overall, A to Z Sports sees the Birds turning to Oklahoma's standout offensive tackle Tyler Guyton.
A to Z Sports notes how Howie Roseman is a fan of building the trenches and planning for the future, and that Guyton and Lane Johnson have already established a relationship:
Howie Roseman is all about stacking the trenches and planning for the future, so don’t be surprised if they skip over the “sexier” position(s) on the draft board and select Oklahoma offensive tackle Tyler Guyton at No. 22. Guyton would bring elite speed, agility and versatility to the Eagles’ offensive line.The best part about this pick is the fact that Lane Johnson has already offered his mentorship services and if the Eagles let Jason Kelce pick his successor back in 2022, then who’s to say they’re not going to let Johnson do the same, which should bode very well for both the short- and long-term.
If selected, Guyton likely wouldn't be an immediate starter for the Eagles which would be okay since he would spend his rookie year learning the ins and outs from one of the best in the business.
And with retirement creeping up on Johnson as he turns 34 in May, the pick makes a lot of sense.
It helps that the Eagles have done extensive homework on Guyton and met with him at the Reese's Senior Bowl and hosted him on a top-30 visit.
It was at the Senior Bowl where Guyton told reporters that he and Johnson, who is also an Oklahoma product, had been in contact.
"He's meant a lot to me," Guyton said of Johnson. "Being a right tackle I think he's the best right tackle to ever play football. I talk to him all of the time. He's become a mentor to me, like a big brother. And learning from him elevates my game and I feel like it's also more challenge for him to make me better. It's like a big brother-little brother relationship."
Sure, the Eagles have a glaring secondary need but even if they select Guyton with their first pick, they would have no trouble landing an elite cornerback or safety with one of their second-round picks. That scenario would be the best of both worlds.
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