Eagles Select Oklahoma OT Lane Johnson (Rd.1, No.4)

With the 2nd overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, the Eagles select Oklahoma OT Lane Johnson. Johnson is one of the more unique offensive linemen to enter the NFL as a high draft pick. Having played quarterback in high school and during his first season at junior college, Johnson was tried as a tight end and defensive end before being moved to offensive tackle in the spring of 2011. To say that he blossomed quickly would be an understatement as he has better footwork and use of hands (Excluding his lack of an aggressive punch) than many tackles who have played the position their entire careers. Overall, Johnson is not as good of a blocker right now as Luke Joeckel or Eric Fisher, but based on what was seen at the Senior Bowl, it's expect that in time he will be right there with both of them challenging to be a Pro Bowl tackle.

Source: Sports Illustrated

 

I'm glad we selected him as our QB of the future instead of Geno Smith.

 

Funny I like the nasty in that stud

 

As good of a pick as you could make there. Works for me.

 

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Im cool with this pick... I can see us drafting Geno Smith today...

 

You might have to get to Jacksonville's pick to do so...

 

We can get Cyprien, T'eo, Barkley, or Smith. I'm down with any of those choices. Cyprien makes the most sense.

 

I'm hoping for Cyprien too. Not a fan of Smith or Barkley.

 

Honestly I think Lane should play left with Peters right. It'll help Peters a lot recovering from injury, and its not like he needs to play the left to get that payday

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Freaking Jaguars. I was thinking we would've needed to move up to ensure we got him. Damn.