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Eagles sent scouts to the loaded Ohio State-Texas showdown

Eagles scouts and reps will evaluate a collection of potential 2027 NFL draft prospects during the Ohio State-Texas showdown

The Philadelphia Eagles have dispatched scouts to Austin for a highly-anticipated college football showdown involving Ohio State and Texas. Among the 16 NFL teams expected to be in attendance is the Eagles, who will join a roster of 16 other franchises eager to evaluate the talent on display. At stake is the future of numerous promising players, including Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith, who is anticipated to be a top pick in the 2027 draft.

Smith's performance against Texas' defense will be of particular interest to evaluators. Additionally, Texas' Julian Sayin and Arch Manning, along with Texas' Colin Simmons, are all expected to draw significant attention from teams with potential needs. The Eagles, known for maintaining one of the NFL's deepest rosters, will continue their year-round evaluation process, hoping to gather valuable information for the 2027 draft.

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