Philadelphia Eagles rookies met with media prior to the team's first minicamp practice on Friday afternoon. Carson Wentz had his own press conference while other rookies were available in the locker room. Here are some of the highlights from what was said.

Jalen Mills expects to start out at cornerback

Jalen Mills, drafted in the 7th round out of LSU by the #Eagles, said he'll start out at CB: pic.twitter.com/M8Ncfvqnyy — Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) May 13, 2016

Mills is listed as a safety on Philadelphia's roster, but he said he expects to start at cornerback. This is a possibility he hinted at in an interview last week. Cornerback is arguably a more valuable position so some teams like to try their defensive backs out there first before moving them to safety, and not the other way around. The Eagles already have a lot of bodies at cornerback, however, and they need some more at safety. So Mills ultimately might end up on the back end.

Mills was also asked about the character concerns from his past.

Jalen Mills says that alleged assault was first time he's gotten in trouble in his life and asserted his innocence in incident. #Eagles #LSU — Matt Lombardo (@MattLombardo975) May 13, 2016

Jalen Mills, who was charged w/ battery assault of a woman (dropped after completed program), on why was he charged: pic.twitter.com/HtD1e5etk1 — Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) May 13, 2016

Halapoulivaati Vaitai is start out at right tackle



#Eagles OT and #TCU product 'Big V' says that he hopes to improve on his run blocking, currently playing RT. pic.twitter.com/nPUmFwtJSK — Matt Lombardo (@MattLombardo975) May 13, 2016

Some have suggested Big V belongs as a guard in the NFL but the Eagles clearly see him as an outside player. In an ideal world, Big V can take over at right tackle when current starter Lane Johnson eventually replaces Jason Peters at left tackle.

Alex McCalister denies being dismissed from Florida

#Eagles rookie DE Alex McCalister said he wasn't kicked off Florida's team before bowl game. Said was just one report; coaches cleared up. — Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) May 13, 2016

Alex McCalister says that his early season and previous suspensions at #Florida was 'being young and dumb,' skipping meetings, etc. #Eagles — Matt Lombardo (@MattLombardo975) May 13, 2016

Florida DE/Eagles 7th-round pick Alex McCalister said he wasn't kicked off the team, and that "it was blown up" by the media. — Josh Paunil (@JoshPaunil) May 13, 2016

@Mfranknfl he said he was injured. Tore ligaments in his ankle. — Martin Frank (@Mfranknfl) May 13, 2016

So McCalister said he didn't play in the final game because he was hurt; not because he was dismissed. Here's what our Gators writer contact previously had to say about McCalister:

"His dismissal wasn't from something big. It was just him violating an undisclosed team rule with only one game left in the season, and [Gators head coach Jim] McElwain making an example out of players who think they can slip up at any point. I wouldn't be worried about him as a trouble maker."

Byron Marshall will play WR and RB

UDFA RB Byron Marshall (Oregon) said the #Eagles will try him out also at WR. Has versatility. — Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) May 13, 2016

No surprise here because Marshall played both positions in college. With that said, he's officially listed as a running back and he wears a running back number (No. 39). His best shot of making the team is probably at running back because the Eagles have a lot of bodies at receiver. Being able to be a contributor at both spots would help his chances of making the final roster, though.

Wendell Smallwood apologizes again

Wendell Smallwood apologizes for 'anti-Philly' Tweets and now that he's here, he loves Philly. Grew up #Eagles fan pic.twitter.com/KL67J461Xt — Matt Lombardo (@MattLombardo975) May 13, 2016

Wendell Smallwood says he sees himself as an every down RB Says ppl think hs's small, wants to prove ppl wrong 'I'm not small.' #Eagles #WVU — Matt Lombardo (@MattLombardo975) May 13, 2016

Smallwood already apologized for his old tweets during a press conference shortly after he was drafted, but he was asked about them again today for some reason.

First look at Carson Wentz during practice

Here are some pictures/video of your future Eagles franchise quarterback.

Carson getting ready for first practice with #Eagles pic.twitter.com/KqGd75V7U2 — Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) May 13, 2016

Wentz getting in some work. pic.twitter.com/ZWAbJzZWBW — Tim McManus (@Tim_McManus) May 13, 2016

Starter-caliber stretching out of Wentz right here. pic.twitter.com/Dxz7CY1bIK — Tim McManus (@Tim_McManus) May 13, 2016

This is what a first-round handoff looks like ...@cj_wentz pic.twitter.com/vi2GoltVGV — Bob Grotz (@BobGrotz) May 13, 2016