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2 Under-The-Radar Eagles' Rookies For 2017

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- We know about Derek Barnett (pick No. 14) and Rasul Douglas (pick No. 99). We expect them to contribute for the Eagles in 2017.

But who else?

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ESPN's Mel Kiper put together a list of his top early impact draft picks and undrafted free-agents, sorting by rounds (1, 2-3, 4-7, and undrafted). Kiper had two Eagles' rookie on the list:

1. DT Elijah Qualls

 

Elijah Qualls
TUCSON, AZ - SEPTEMBER 24: Defensive lineman Elijah Qualls #11 of the Washington Huskies celebrates after a defensive stop against the Arizona Wildcats during the fourth quarter of the college football game at Arizona Stadium on September 24, 2016 in Tucson, Arizona. The Huskies defeated the Wildcats 35-28. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Qualls, 22, was the Eagles' 214th overall selection (6th round). Kiper wrote, "He has the talent and size (6-1, 313) to develop into a future starter for the Eagles."

2. C Tyler Orlosky

 

Tyler Orlosky
MORGANTOWN, WV - SEPTEMBER 10: Daikiel Shorts #6 of the West Virginia Mountaineers celebrates his touchdown with Tyler Orlosky #65 during the third quarter against the Youngstown State Penguins at Mountaineer Field on September 10, 2016 in Morgantown, West Virginia. West Virginia won the game 38-21. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Orlosky, 24, is an undrafted signee of the Birds. He started 42 games at West Virginia and was Kiper's third ranked center.

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