Philadelphia Eagles select Nelson Agholor with the 20th overall pick

The Philadelphia Eagles selected Nelson Agholor with the 20th overall pick. Here's the scouting report, courtesy of Jeff Hyde (@Jeff__Hyde).

Nelson Agholor took the reins from recent USC wide receiver graduates Robert Woods and Marqise Lee and took them to new heights last year.  Agholor’s production was off the charts, catching 104 passes for 1,313 yards and 12 touchdowns. 

He benefits from having a large athletic frame, but also from gaining separation from defenders with his quickness and long strides. He has a chance to be a very productive player both inside and outside with a good feel for either position. 

Agholor is a playmaker through and through.  If he can catch a ball in mid-stride, he has the unique ability to ‘glide’ through defenses on his way to big chunks of yards along the way.  Agholor averaged just under 16 yards per catch in his three years at USC. 

Agholor had problems with drops in his sophomore season at USC, but greatly improved them this past season.  He will continue to be productive at the next level due to his ability to get open on a variety of pro style routes.  He will also be able to contribute from day one on the special teams unit.