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2016 NFL Mock Draft Version 5.0-Two Full Rounds

By David Harrison

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Brandon Scherff (Iowa) poses for a photo with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the number fifth overall pick to the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Brandon Scherff (Iowa) poses for a photo with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the number fifth overall pick to the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 12, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) scores on a 33-yard touchdown run in the first quarter against the Oregon Ducks in the 2015 CFP National Championship Game at AT&T Stadium. Ohio State defeated Oregon 42-20. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) scores on a 33-yard touchdown run in the first quarter against the Oregon Ducks in the 2015 CFP National Championship Game at AT&T Stadium. Ohio State defeated Oregon 42-20. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

RB. Ohio State. Ezekiel Elliott. 8. player. 54.

Eagles’ owner Jeffrey Lurie and his staff have done well erasing all remnants of the Chip Kelly era.

Now it’s time to start installing members of the Doug Pederson regime. Ezekiel Elliott from Ohio State satisfies Philadelphia’s biggest need at this point as they look to replace DeMarco Murray, or what he was supposed to be, after his departure to the Titans.

Elliott is a do-it-all kind of back who can obviously run, but has underrated receiving skills and is a better blocker than most realize. His hard-nosed attitude fits the Eagles’ perfectly, and he’ll make good use of new guard Brandon Brooks.

Ryan Matthews is a serviceable back, but is best suited as a change of pace guy. Elliott should come in splitting carries, but by the time the playoff push begins, expect “Zeke” to be carrying a three-down load for the Eagles.

 

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