It was a defense, after all, that was one of the worst in the league last year, finishing 31st overall. The spring draft is shaping up to be one that could make the Eagles take a look at their position in the first round. especially if they break up with James Bradberry.Bradberry’s release on June 1st. Once the day arrives They wouldn’t save money under the salary cap, but would open up an opportunity for a rookie to find his way into the starting lineup. lineup, possibly against Darius Slay.NFL Media lead draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah believes there are seven. or eight cornerbacks who could go in the first round. That’s almost a quarter of the bill. There’s a lot.The NFL Scouting Combine begins this week and will be headlined by general manager Howie Roseman and Nick Sirianni speaking for 15 minutes each with reports on Tuesday afternoon. Defensive backs and tight ends will survive on Friday. The NFL Network will televise much of this week’s event.The Eagles have reportedly already talked to Toledo’s Quinyon Mitchell at the Senior Bowl, so he could be looked at at No. 22, though he may be gone before then .\ nJeremiah tells the Eagles to spend the 22nd pick on Ennis Rakestraw Jr. of Missouri in their draft 2.0. the reason why has a lot to do with Rakestraw’s eyes.”Vic has big eyes, so I think Rakestraw has really, really good eyes,” Jeremiah said. “He can play the ball. They’re going to get some pressure. I know they were down a little bit last year and I know they’ve got new faces, young guys that are going to get opportunities and they need some of those guys to step up.\ n”I’ve watched guys that have eyes like that and can find the ball and make plays.”Another one Jeremiah likes is Georgia’s Kamari Lassiter, and everyone knows how the Eagles feel about that. players in that program.n\ n”It’s (No. 22) maybe a little early for him, but I think he’s someone who fits what they’re looking for and what they’re looking for. like,” he said. “He’s a good player. I think he’s got inside-outside versatility, he can play nickel, he can play outside if he wants to.”The home run could be Iowa’s Cooper DeJean, the 22nd overall draft pick . That’s the Eagles’ sweet spot.Many believe DeJean will run a 4.3-second 40 at the Combine, which would be huge since he’s already a big (6-1, 207) physical defensive back. And yes, he’s a DB who thrives at corner but can play safety.The Eagles have never taken a safety in the first round (Hall of Famer Dawkins went second), but DeJean could fit in there.He’s drafted. comparisons Eric Weddle, a second-round draft pick of the San Diego Chargers in 2007, played 14 seasons in the NFL, made six Pros and was named five All-Pros. nods (two in the first group)..