While cornerback is considered to be the biggest need for the Eagles, there are a few other holes on their team that must be addressed this offseason. One weakness on Philadelphia’s roster is at defensive end.

With the release of Connor Barwin, Vinny Curry and Marcus Smith will be playing bigger roles. However, there is still a need at the position.

It’s unlikely the Eagles will take a pass rusher early in next month’s draft, but they have their eyes on a few later-round prospects. Tony Pauline of DraftAnalyst.com reported that Philadelphia sent assistant defensive line coach Phillip Daniels to watch Avery Moss at Youngstown State’s pro day on Tuesday.

Derek Rivers was also working out at the pro day. While Rivers is viewed as an outside linebacker as well as defensive end, Moss is the player the Eagles had their eye on from the Football Championship Subdivision school. At 6-foot-3, 264 pounds, with 34.5-inch arms, Moss checks all of the boxes as far as size goes.

Although Moss didn’t test particularly well at the scouting combine, he stands out on tape. In 15 games last season, Moss totaled 59 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks and four forced fumbles.

Moss sais he focused primarily on basketball during his high school days. This monstrous dunk is an example of how athletic he was in high school:

That brings up another question: If Moss started playing football at a younger age, how much better would he be right now? NFL teams must be excited to get their hands on Moss and be able to mold him into whatever they want him to be.

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In fact, during the East-West Shrine Game practices, Moss received reps at both defensive end and defensive tackle. Considering the Eagles can use help along the defensive line, Moss is an intriguing prospect.

Clearly, they wanted to get a closer look at the versatile defensive lineman. Moss could be a solid addition to their roster on Day 3 of the draft if they want to wait things out.