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Throwback Thursday: Senior Bowl Edition

With the Reese's Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. being hosted this Saturday, here are Eagles who formerly represented the North and South teams in the game...

Throughout the years, 20 current Eagles have played in the Senior Bowl
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Jan 21, 2015

Throughout the years, 20 current Eagles have played in the Senior Bowl

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During his 4 years at Georgia, CB Brandon Boykin recorded over 150 tackles, 20 tackles for a loss, 9 interceptions, and holds Georgia records for kickoff returns (110) and return yards (2,663)
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Jan 21, 2015

During his 4 years at Georgia, CB Brandon Boykin recorded over 150 tackles, 20 tackles for a loss, 9 interceptions, and holds Georgia records for kickoff returns (110) and return yards (2,663)

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Boykin played in the Senior Bowl in 2012 after receiving the Paul Hornung Award for being the nation's most versatile player. He recorded 1 tackle during the game
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Jan 21, 2015

Boykin played in the Senior Bowl in 2012 after receiving the Paul Hornung Award for being the nation's most versatile player. He recorded 1 tackle during the game

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The Eagles drafted Boykin in the 4th round of the 2012 draft
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Jan 21, 2015

The Eagles drafted Boykin in the 4th round of the 2012 draft

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WR Jordan Matthews finished his career at Vanderbilt as the SEC's all-time leader in receptions (262) and receiving yards (3,759)
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Jan 21, 2015

WR Jordan Matthews finished his career at Vanderbilt as the SEC's all-time leader in receptions (262) and receiving yards (3,759)

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His 24 receiving touchdowns throughout his career set the record at Vanderbilt and propelled Matthews into the 2014 Senior Bowl
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Jan 21, 2015

His 24 receiving touchdowns throughout his career set the record at Vanderbilt and propelled Matthews into the 2014 Senior Bowl

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Matthews caught 2 passes for 38 yards during the Senior Bowl and was drafted by the Eagles in the 2nd round of the 2014 draft
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Jan 21, 2015

Matthews caught 2 passes for 38 yards during the Senior Bowl and was drafted by the Eagles in the 2nd round of the 2014 draft

RB Darren Sproles had a highly decorated career at Kansas State as he set 23 school records during his tenure as a Wildcat
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Jan 21, 2015

RB Darren Sproles had a highly decorated career at Kansas State as he set 23 school records during his tenure as a Wildcat

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SproleTrain scored over 80 touchdowns and rushed for almost 5,000 yards during his collegiate career and was rewarded with an invite to the 2005 Senior Bowl
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Jan 21, 2015

SproleTrain scored over 80 touchdowns and rushed for almost 5,000 yards during his collegiate career and was rewarded with an invite to the 2005 Senior Bowl

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The Eagles were fortunate to acquire Sproles through a trade with the Saints in 2014
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Jan 21, 2015

The Eagles were fortunate to acquire Sproles through a trade with the Saints in 2014

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T Lane Johnson turned some heads during his time at Oklahoma as he registered a team-best 123 knock-downs as a senior
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Jan 21, 2015

T Lane Johnson turned some heads during his time at Oklahoma as he registered a team-best 123 knock-downs as a senior

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Johnson lead the Big-12 with 19 TD-resulting blocks before capping off his year with a trip to the 2013 Senior Bowl
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Jan 21, 2015

Johnson lead the Big-12 with 19 TD-resulting blocks before capping off his year with a trip to the 2013 Senior Bowl

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With the 4th pick in the 2013 draft, the Eagles selected Johnson and he now anchors the right side of the OL
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Jan 21, 2015

With the 4th pick in the 2013 draft, the Eagles selected Johnson and he now anchors the right side of the OL

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DE Vinny Curry was the 2011 C-USA Defensive Player of the Year as a member of the Marshall Thundering Herd
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Jan 21, 2015

DE Vinny Curry was the 2011 C-USA Defensive Player of the Year as a member of the Marshall Thundering Herd

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Curry finished his collegiate career with 26 sacks, 49 tackles for a loss, and 10 forced fumbles before playing in the 2012 Senior Bowl
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Jan 21, 2015

Curry finished his collegiate career with 26 sacks, 49 tackles for a loss, and 10 forced fumbles before playing in the 2012 Senior Bowl

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Curry had 3 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 tackles for a loss, and a break up during his Senior Bowl and the Eagles drafted him with their 2nd round pick in 2012
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Jan 21, 2015

Curry had 3 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 tackles for a loss, and a break up during his Senior Bowl and the Eagles drafted him with their 2nd round pick in 2012

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LB Brandon Graham finished his career at Michigan with 138 tackles, 29.5 sacks, 56 tackles for a loss, and 8 forced fumbles before being named as a second-team All-American as a senior
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Jan 21, 2015

LB Brandon Graham finished his career at Michigan with 138 tackles, 29.5 sacks, 56 tackles for a loss, and 8 forced fumbles before being named as a second-team All-American as a senior

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Graham forced a fumble and had two sacks in the 2010 Senior Bowl and was the game's MVP
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Jan 21, 2015

Graham forced a fumble and had two sacks in the 2010 Senior Bowl and was the game's MVP

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The Eagles drafted Graham with their 1st round selection in the 2010 NFL draft
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Jan 21, 2015

The Eagles drafted Graham with their 1st round selection in the 2010 NFL draft

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LB Emmanuel Acho tallied 280 tackles, 8 sacks, and 7 forced fumbles during his time as a Texas Longhorn
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Jan 21, 2015

LB Emmanuel Acho tallied 280 tackles, 8 sacks, and 7 forced fumbles during his time as a Texas Longhorn

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Wrapping up his senior campaign, Acho was a finalist for the 2011 LOTT Impact Trophy and played in the 2012 Senior Bowl
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Jan 21, 2015

Wrapping up his senior campaign, Acho was a finalist for the 2011 LOTT Impact Trophy and played in the 2012 Senior Bowl

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Acho recorded 5 tackles during the Senior Bowl and the Eagles executed a trade with Cleveland in 2013 that brought him to Philadelphia
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Jan 21, 2015

Acho recorded 5 tackles during the Senior Bowl and the Eagles executed a trade with Cleveland in 2013 that brought him to Philadelphia

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As a standout QB at Arizona, Nick Foles set numerous records for the Wildcats. He left as the school's all-time leader in passing yards (10,011) and touchdowns (67)
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Jan 21, 2015

As a standout QB at Arizona, Nick Foles set numerous records for the Wildcats. He left as the school's all-time leader in passing yards (10,011) and touchdowns (67) 

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During his senior season, Foles set single-season records for passing yards (4,334) and touchdowns (28) and was selected to play in the 2012 Senior Bowl
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Jan 21, 2015

During his senior season, Foles set single-season records for passing yards (4,334) and touchdowns (28) and was selected to play in the 2012 Senior Bowl

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Foles went 11 for 15 and threw for 136 yards and a touchdown during the Senior Bowl and was drafted in the 3rd round by the Eagles in the 2012 NFL draft
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Jan 21, 2015

Foles went 11 for 15 and threw for 136 yards and a touchdown during the Senior Bowl and was drafted in the 3rd round by the Eagles in the 2012 NFL draft

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G Evan Mathis was a vital piece to Alabama's offensive line during his time as he had a stretch of 47 consecutive start for the Crimson Tide
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Jan 21, 2015

G Evan Mathis was a vital piece to Alabama's offensive line during his time as he had a stretch of 47 consecutive start for the Crimson Tide

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After being selected to the All-SEC first-team, Mathis joined Sproles in the 2005 Senior Bowl. Unfortunately, Mathis and Sproles were on opposite teams
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After being selected to the All-SEC first-team, Mathis joined Sproles in the 2005 Senior Bowl. Unfortunately, Mathis and Sproles were on opposite teams

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Mathis was acquired by the Eagles during Free Agency in 2011
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Jan 21, 2015

Mathis was acquired by the Eagles during Free Agency in 2011

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K Cody Parkey graduated from Auburn University in the Top 5 of every kicking category and hit an SEC-long 90 consecutive PATs during his time
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Jan 21, 2015

K Cody Parkey graduated from Auburn University in the Top 5 of every kicking category and hit an SEC-long 90 consecutive PATs during his time

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Parkey's nation-leading 69 touchbacks as a senior earned a trip to Mobile for the 2014 Senior Bowl
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Jan 21, 2015

Parkey's nation-leading 69 touchbacks as a senior earned a trip to Mobile for the 2014 Senior Bowl

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Parkey joined the Eagles before the 2014 regular season after completing a trade with the Colts
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Jan 21, 2015

Parkey joined the Eagles before the 2014 regular season after completing a trade with the Colts

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LB DeMeco Ryans was a defensive stud for the University of Alabama as he accumulated over 300 career stops for the team
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Jan 21, 2015

LB DeMeco Ryans was a defensive stud for the University of Alabama as he accumulated over 300 career stops for the team

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As a senior, Ryans was a first-team All-American, the SEC's Defensive Player of the Year, and received the LOTT Impact Trophy all before being selected to the 2006 Senior Bowl
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As a senior, Ryans was a first-team All-American, the SEC's Defensive Player of the Year, and received the LOTT Impact Trophy all before being selected to the 2006 Senior Bowl

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The Eagles acquired Ryans in 2012 through a trade with the Houston Texans
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Jan 21, 2015

The Eagles acquired Ryans in 2012 through a trade with the Houston Texans

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RB Kenjon Barner had a monstrous collegiate career at Oregon as he rushed for over 40 touchdowns and over 3,500 yards during his career
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Jan 21, 2015

RB Kenjon Barner had a monstrous collegiate career at Oregon as he rushed for over 40 touchdowns and over 3,500 yards during his career

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During his senior season, Barner was a first-team All-American, the Walter Camp Player of the Year, and received the Doak Walker Award before playing in the 2013 Senior Bowl
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During his senior season, Barner was a first-team All-American, the Walter Camp Player of the Year, and received the Doak Walker Award before playing in the 2013 Senior Bowl

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Barner rushed for 13 yards, had 59 yards receiving and a touchdown during his Senior Bowl and the Eagles acquired him through a trade with Carolina in 2014
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Jan 21, 2015

Barner rushed for 13 yards, had 59 yards receiving and a touchdown during his Senior Bowl and the Eagles acquired him through a trade with Carolina in 2014

Oregon LB Casey Matthews recorded 245 tackles, 30.5 tackles for a loss, 9 sacks, and 4 interceptions during his career as a Duck
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Jan 21, 2015

Oregon LB Casey Matthews recorded 245 tackles, 30.5 tackles for a loss, 9 sacks, and 4 interceptions during his career as a Duck

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After being a finalist for the 2010 LOTT Impact Trophy, Matthews was a member of the North team in the 2011 Senior Bowl
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After being a finalist for the 2010 LOTT Impact Trophy, Matthews was a member of the North team in the 2011 Senior Bowl

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The Eagles drafted Matthews with the 116th overall pick and in the 4th round of the 2011 draft
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Jan 21, 2015

The Eagles drafted Matthews with the 116th overall pick and in the 4th round of the 2011 draft

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DE Cedric Thornton was a Division II first-team All-American at Southern Arkansas as a junior
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Jan 21, 2015

DE Cedric Thornton was a Division II first-team All-American at Southern Arkansas as a junior

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Thornton joined the FBS seniors at the 2011 Senior Bowl
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Thornton joined the FBS seniors at the 2011 Senior Bowl

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Thornton signed with the Eagles as a rookie free agent in 2011
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Thornton signed with the Eagles as a rookie free agent in 2011

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WR Riley Cooper had 18 touchdowns as a Florida Gator
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WR Riley Cooper had 18 touchdowns as a Florida Gator

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Cooper was a 2-time National Champion at Florida and played in the 2010 Senior Bowl
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Cooper was a 2-time National Champion at Florida and played in the 2010 Senior Bowl

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After having 2 receptions for 37 yards in the Senior Bowl, Cooper was selected in the 5th round of the 2010 draft
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Jan 21, 2015

After having 2 receptions for 37 yards in the Senior Bowl, Cooper was selected in the 5th round of the 2010 draft

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WR Josh Huff accounted for 24 receiving touchdowns and 2,633 receiving yards during his time at Oregon
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Jan 21, 2015

WR Josh Huff accounted for 24 receiving touchdowns and 2,633 receiving yards during his time at Oregon

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In 2010, Huff was the only true freshman to play in all 13 games, and in 2014 he participated in the Senior Bowl
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Jan 21, 2015

In 2010, Huff was the only true freshman to play in all 13 games, and in 2014 he participated in the Senior Bowl

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Huff was drafted by the Eagles in the 3rd round of this past year's draft
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Jan 21, 2015

Huff was drafted by the Eagles in the 3rd round of this past year's draft

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RB Chris Polk rushed for over 4,000 yards and 25 touchdowns during his career at Washington
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Jan 21, 2015

RB Chris Polk rushed for over 4,000 yards and 25 touchdowns during his career at Washington

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Polk finished his career just one carry shy of 800 and represented the Huskies in the 2012 Senior Bowl
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Polk finished his career just one carry shy of 800 and represented the Huskies in the 2012 Senior Bowl

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The Eagles signed Polk as a rookie free agent in 2012
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Jan 21, 2015

The Eagles signed Polk as a rookie free agent in 2012 

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P Donnie Jones graduated from LSU with the most career punts attempted (233) and set the school record with an 86-yard punt
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Jan 21, 2015

P Donnie Jones graduated from LSU with the most career punts attempted (233) and set the school record with an 86-yard punt

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Jones finished his collegiate career with a gross punting average of 42.0 and attended the 2004 Senior Bowl
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Jones finished his collegiate career with a gross punting average of 42.0 and attended the 2004 Senior Bowl

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Jones was acquired by the Eagles during Free Agency in 2013
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Jan 21, 2015

Jones was acquired by the Eagles during Free Agency in 2013

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LB Marcus Smith II executed 24 sacks during his collegiate career at Louisville
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Jan 21, 2015

LB Marcus Smith II executed 24 sacks during his collegiate career at Louisville

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As a senior, Smith II was the AAC Defensive Player of the Year and selected for the 2014 Senior Bowl
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Jan 21, 2015

As a senior, Smith II was the AAC Defensive Player of the Year and selected for the 2014 Senior Bowl

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Smith II just completed his rookie season with the Eagles after being selected in the 1st round of last year's draft
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Jan 21, 2015

Smith II just completed his rookie season with the Eagles after being selected in the 1st round of last year's draft

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CB Jaylen Watkins played both cornerback and safety at Florida and had 133 tackles during his time in Gainesville
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CB Jaylen Watkins played both cornerback and safety at Florida and had 133 tackles during his time in Gainesville

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Watkins joined four other Eagles teammates at the 2014 Senior Bowl and even covered WR Jordan Matthews during practice drills
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Watkins joined four other Eagles teammates at the 2014 Senior Bowl and even covered WR Jordan Matthews during practice drills

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Watkins was a 4th round selection by the Eagles in the 2014 draft
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Watkins was a 4th round selection by the Eagles in the 2014 draft

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