Eagles draft preview, CBs: Will the Eagles land either of Alabama's starters in Round 1?

You’ve all heard the fact by now: the Eagles have not drafted a cornerback in the first round since 2002 (and never in the second round since 2017). This is more based on circumstance than preference, considering the Eagles tried trading up for cornerbacks in recent drafts and were close to taking cornerbacks on other occasions. It’s not like running back or linebacker. But facts are fact, and this is the time of year in which you watch what the Eagles do rather than what they say. They have a long-term need at cornerback and three picks in the top 53. 

“Always have felt that’s a priority,” Howie Roseman said. “Obviously when you give those numbers, those are compelling. You know, we’ve ...