Here is a recap of day one of Philadelphia Eagles 2009 Draft
1st Round(21st overall):
Eagles trade with Cleveland to move up two spots to 19th and take WR Jeremy Maclin from Missouri. Maclin was ranked as the second best available wide receiver behind Michael Crabtree.
My Take- this kid is a stud as I had him ranked higher than Crabtree and trust me, he is no Freddie Mitchell. Maclin along with DeSean Jackson gives McNabb all the weapons he needs at wide receiver. Look for the Birds to add a RB and TE with some later round picks.
2nd Round(53rd overall):
RB LeSean McCoy from Pittsburgh, who some had projected as a potential first round pick, falls into the Bird's lap in the second round.
My Take- McCoy was easily the best RB still on the board. At 5'11" 206lbs, he is cut very much in the mold of Brian Westbrook. He has great speed and can catch the ball out of the backfield. I would have rather seen them pick a power back to compliment Westbrook, but the Eagles may see McCoy as his eventual replacement.
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