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Brandin Cooks is a very comparable player to DeSean Jackson, and the Eagles have expressed interest

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The Eagles might be in need of a explosive, playmaking wideout very soon.

With DeSean Jackson likely on the way out, the Eagles could look to fill that need in the upcoming draft. One player that could do that is Brandin Cooks from Oregon State.

According to a source close to the situation, the Eagles have expressed interest in Cooks, with head coach Chip Kelly particularly interested in the wideout. The wideout is currently slated to go in the second round.

While it is unrealistic for Cooks to do what Jackson did last season for the Eagles, the two certainly are comparable on paper.

Take a look at both Cooks and Jackson coming out of college:

Cooks:

Height/Weight: 5-10, 189 lbs

40-time: 4.33

College stats: 38 games, 226 catches, 3,272 yards, 14.5 average, 24 total touchdowns

Jackson:

Height/Weight: 5-10, 175 lbs

40-time: 4.35

College stats: 36 games, 162 catches, 2,423 yards, 15.0 average, 22 touchdowns

One area Cooks cannot compete with Jackson at is special teams, as Cooks does not have the experience Jackson does.

Cooks scouting report, via CBS Sports, also sounds like one that could be used to describe Jackson:

Could Cooks be the player the Eagles are targeting to replace the hole soon to be left by Jackson? It is possible, although you have to wonder if his size would be an issue for the Eagles, as they appear to be moving towards bigger players at each position. Jackson's productive year last season could certainly squash those concerns, however.

If Jackson does in fact go, don't be surprised to see the Eagles interest in Cooks increase.

Here are some highlights from Cooks' time at Oregon State.

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