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Jordan Tripp is very much on the Eagles radar.

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Since taking over as general manager of the Eagles, Howie Roseman has done a good job stealing players in the middle of the draft, netting Nick Foles, Bennie Logan, and Brandon Boykin in the last two years alone

Their next mid-round target could be coming into focus.

Jordan Tripp, an outside linebacker from Montana, held his Pro-Day on Tuesday. Tripp held his combine numbers in the 40-yard dash during his workout, running close to a 4.67 again -- which was good for 9th best at the combine.

In attendance to watch? Anthony Patch, the Eagles Director of College Scouting.

This isn't the first time the Eagles have shown interest in Tripp. Howie Roseman, Chip Kelly and Tom Gamble all met with Tripp at the NFL Combine -- not once, but twice, a source has told NJ.com.

That is plenty of attention to show a linebacker from Montana. A closer look at Tripp, however, shows why.

The 6-3, 243 pound outside linebacker notched 100 tackles for Montana in 2013, to go along with three interceptions, two sacks and three fumble recoveries.

What likely attracts the Eagles to Tripp the most, however, is his ability in coverage. Tripp is considered one of the best linebackers in the draft in terms of coverage, something the Eagles lack desperately from their linebackers.

Tripp is also athletic enough to be a strong special teams player, meaning he would fill the role on the bottom of the roster as a versatile player that could help on multiple units.

The one obvious concern with Tripp is his competition. Montana isn't exactly a football powerhouse, and didn't exactly lineup against Alabama every week.

If the Eagles want Tripp, they are going to have a chance to get him. Although his stock is rising, Tripp is still projected to go in the third or fourth-round -- meaning the Eagles should have plenty of shots at him.

Here is a scouting report on Tripp, via CBS.

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