We continue our weekly positional breakdowns leading up to the 2016 NFL draft with the linebackers. Instead of a traditional top 5, we'll highlight players at these positions who fit the Eagles and have a chance to be available when the team picks.
NOTE: We started this series with possible choices with the No. 8 pick. Well, that isn't going to happen anymore. Here's a look at who they can get later.
In the middle
Adolphus Washington, Ohio State, 6-3, 301
Washington would fit nicely with the Eagles as a defensive tackle in Jim Schwartz's 4-3. He's a very good interior pass-rusher, which is huge for this defense. There are some off-the-field concerns, but if teams look past them, Washington is a really good prospect.
Carl Nassib, Penn State, 6-7, 277
Nassib's rise during his college career was pretty spectacular. He was a preferred walk-on a couple years ago and led the nation in sacks with 15 1/2 as a senior. Even with his prolific stats, he's still a third- or fourth-rounder as a defensive end.
Willie Henry, Michigan, 6-3, 303
Henry had 6 1/2 sacks and 10 tackles for loss last season for Michigan and was an All-Big Ten honorable mention. He's seen as a classic 3-technique, which could fit into the Eagles' defense inside.
Outlook: The Eagles might have decent depth at defensive end, but they desperately need more numbers at tackle. Washington or Henry would certainly help the team soon.
Late-round sleepers
Matt Ioannidis, Temple, 6-3, 299
Ioannidis might have the most upside of all the Temple prospects in this year's class. You can go ahead and question his athleticism, but Ioannidis really put himself on the map in Mobile at the Senior Bowl. He was as disruptive up front as anyone that week.
NFL
Alex McCalister, Florida, 6-6, 239
McCalister is an interesting case. A really talented guy who had some injury problems and then got kicked off his team last year before declaring for early entry into the draft. As you can see, he's a little light, so he'll need to put on some pounds, but his pass-rushing ability is hard to overlook.
Outlook: Ioannidis is a defensive tackle and was way more disruptive than anyone probably expected when he went to the Senior Bowl. He helped his stock a ton there. And McCalister is just a pure rusher. Questions sure, but might be worth a sixth- or seventh-round flier.