Eagles Select Jalen Reagor With No. 21 Pick in NFL Draft

The Eagles added some offensive firepower Thursday, drafting TCU receiver Jalen Reagor.

The Eagles selected WR Jalen Reagor with the 21st pick of the 2020 NFL Draft. The son of former NFL defensive tackle Montae Reagor, who was part of the Indianapolis Colts’ Super Bowl XLI-winning team, Jalen was raised in Texas. A gifted athlete, Reagor excelled at football and track and field at Waxahachie High School. A four-star recruit, Reagor was invited to the 2017 Under Armour All-America Game following his senior season with the Indians.

Reagor spoke about his opportunity to join the NFL. “If you plan on having a long career, you’ve got to do things the right way,'' Reagor said of his experience growing up with an NFL father, "My dad did things the right way. That’s why he played in the league for nine years. If you’re there for a long time, you’re doing something right.”

It’s unfortunate that Reagor entered the draft in a stacked WR class that included top prospects like CeeDee Lamb, Henry Ruggs III, Jerry Jeudy and Justin Jefferson.

A “Swiss army knife” style prospect, Reagor played three seasons at TCU. He is a speed demon with a skill set similar to Deebo Samuel from the San Francisco 49ers. During three seasons with the Horned Frogs, Reagor hauled in 148 receptions for 2,248 yards and 22 touchdowns. He also had 324 rushing yards (2 TD) and was used as a kick returner. While poor quarterback play affected Reagor during his final season, he is a versatile player with a skill set needed to succeed at the NFL level.

Here’s why SI’s Kevin Hanson ranked Reagor as the No. 43 overall player on his big board:

Reagor’s 40-yard dash time (4.47) was worse than expected in Indy, but the junior receiver plays much faster than his timed runs at the combine and is a dynamic player in the open field. Last year’s production (43/611/5) dropped from his breakout sophomore campaign (72/1,061/9), but his quarterback situation was less than ideal.

2019 stats (Junior; TCU): 611 receiving yards, 5 TD, 89 rushing yards (12 games)

2018 stats (Sophomore; TCU): 1,061 receiving yards, 9 TD, 170 rushing yards, 2 TD (13 games)

2017 stats (Freshman; TCU): 579 receiving yards, 8 TD, 65 rushing yards (14 games)

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