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Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster (10) in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game against the Clemson Tigers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. on January 9, 2017. (Mark J. Rebilas | USA TODAY Sports)

The Eagles had Alabama linebacker Reuben Foster in for an official pre-draft visit on Wednesday, a person familiar with the situation close to the team who requested anonymity told NJ Advance Media.

Foster, 6-foot-0, 229 pounds, is projected to be the first linebacker taken in the 2017 NFL Draft.

Foster appeared in 39 games for Alabama during his three-year career there, totaling 211 tackles, 23 of which went for a loss, and seven sacks.

He was involved in an incident at the NFL Combine that resulted in him being sent home early.

The Eagles don't seem to have a need at middle linebacker, as their current middle linebacker, Jordan Hicks, is one of the best up-and-coming players on their defense and started 16 games last season.

It is possible the Eagles project Foster to play one of the outside linebacker positions. Or, the Eagles could be open to moving Hicks to the outside and putting Foster in the middle.

Either way, if Foster does indeed fall to No. 14 in the draft, it appears the Eagles will at least consider taking him.

Here is more information on Foster, via CBS Sports:

STRENGTHS: At a rock solid 6-1, 240 pounds with broad shoulders, a trim middle and well-built limbs, Foster offers prototypical size for an inside linebacker role. His greatest attribute, however, is his pure explosiveness. Whether it be his outstanding sideline-to-sideline speed or the impact he generates with his collisions, Foster is a heat-seeking missile hell-bent on destruction. Just as aggressive as he is athletic, Foster attacks would-be blockers in the running game, jolting opponents with a powerful punch that can leave them staggering. When blockers are successful in latching onto him, Foster shows impressive leg drive and balance to anchor, creating a pile runners have to avoid and easy tackle opportunities for teammates.

WEAKNESSES: At times, Foster appears too athletic and aggressive for his own good. His sharp pursuit angles leave little room for error and, at times, he can get a little too far over his skis, flailing his arms to keep his balance while throttling down to change direction. Savvy quarterbacks can manipulate Foster with their eyes and he'll lose track of receivers around him, closing the gap between them only after the ball is being thrown. While this can result in some big collisions (and passes broken up), Foster can improve his coverage with greater route awareness and patience. To this point, Foster's calling card has been his explosive hits, but he has to be careful about lowering his head when tackling.

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