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Eagles draft preview, edge rushers: Should Penn State's Chop Robinson be an option in Round 1?

April 16, 2024

Penn State defensive end Chop Robinson (44) celebrates after sacking Massachusetts quarterback Taisun Phommachanh in the first half of a NCAA football game Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in State College, Pa. The Nittany Lions won, 63-0.

The Eagles are always looking for pass rushers. They’ve selected an edge rusher in each of the past six drafts, and with only two edge rushers under contract beyond the 2024 season, it’s a long-term need. This need is not necessarily more pronounced with Haason Reddick considering Bryce Huff is Reddick’s replacement, but it’s a spot at which the Eagles need depth and long-term help. This is not an especially strong group of edge rushers — there were seven taken in the first round last season and three in the top five in 2022 — but the Eagles are studying this group closely.

So what will they do? Here are prospects to remember on draft weekend:

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