The 2020 NFL Draft will forever live in Eagles infamy for one reason: Jalen Reagor at pick 21, Justin Jefferson at pick 22. That single decision haunted Philadelphia for two years and became a punchline across the NFL. But here's what gets lost in the Reagor discourse — the Eagles also found their franchise quarterback in the second round of that same draft. The 2020 class is a study in extremes: the worst first-round miss of the Howie Roseman era sitting right next to the most consequential mid-round pick in franchise history.
This is Part 1 of our five-part series ranking every Eagles draft pick since 2020. We're starting where the pain — and the redemption — began.
Round 1, Pick 21: Jalen Reagor, WR, TCU — Grade: F
There's no sugarcoating it. Reagor was a disaster. In two seasons with the Eagles, he managed just 64 catches for 695 yards and three touchdowns — numbers a good receiver puts up in half a season. The drops, the miscues on punt returns, the inability to separate at the NFL level — it was a nightmare from the jump.
Philadelphia traded Reagor to the Minnesota Vikings in August 2022 for a 2023 seventh-round pick and a 2024 conditional fourth-rounder. Meanwhile, Justin Jefferson — the pick directly after Reagor — became one of the best receivers in NFL history, setting the all-time single-season receiving record in 2022. The comparison isn't just unfavorable. It's devastating. This pick alone sets the 2020 class back significantly.
Round 2, Pick 53: Jalen Hurts, QB, Oklahoma — Grade: A+
The pick that saved the entire draft — and arguably changed the trajectory of the franchise. When the Eagles took Hurts in the second round, the reaction was bewilderment. Carson Wentz was the franchise guy. Why draft a quarterback? The answer became clear faster than anyone expected.
Hurts took over as the starter in 2021, led the Eagles to a Super Bowl appearance in the 2022 season, and became one of the most dynamic dual-threat quarterbacks in the NFL. He earned a massive contract extension and has been the engine driving Philadelphia's sustained success. A second-round quarterback who becomes a franchise cornerstone is one of the best value picks any team can make. Hurts is the crown jewel of the Roseman draft era.
Round 3, Pick 103: Davion Taylor, LB, Colorado — Grade: D
Taylor had elite athleticism — the kind of raw speed and explosiveness that makes scouts drool. But raw is the operative word. He never developed the instincts or processing speed required to be a consistent NFL linebacker. Injuries compounded his struggles, and he was out of Philadelphia after three seasons without ever establishing himself as a reliable starter. A third-round swing on athleticism that never translated.
Round 4, Pick 127: K'Von Wallace, S, Clemson — Grade: D-
Wallace came from a loaded Clemson defense and was expected to contribute in the secondary. Instead, he was primarily a special teams player who never carved out a defensive role. He had some flashes in limited snaps but was ultimately a fourth-round pick who didn't return fourth-round value. Released after three seasons.
Round 4, Pick 145: Jack Driscoll, OT, Auburn — Grade: C
Driscoll was a solid depth piece who could play both tackle spots in a pinch. He filled in admirably when starters went down and showed enough versatility to stick on the roster for multiple seasons. For a fourth-round offensive lineman, that's reasonable value — not a home run, but not a waste. Injuries limited his ceiling, but he did his job when called upon.
Rounds 5-7: The Late-Round Lottery — Mixed Results
John Hightower (Round 5, WR, Boise State) had legitimate deep speed but couldn't crack the rotation and was gone quickly. Shaun Bradley (Round 6, LB, Temple) carved out a role as a core special teamer — not glamorous, but functional for a sixth-rounder. Prince Tega Wanogho (Round 6, OT, Auburn) never made the 53-man roster. Casey Toohill (Round 7, OLB, Stanford) was waived and ended up in Washington.
The real late-round gem? Quez Watkins (Round 6, Pick 200, WR, Southern Miss). Watkins became a legitimate deep threat and rotational receiver, posting over 1,000 receiving yards across his first three seasons. For a sixth-round pick, that's outstanding value. He's still on the Eagles roster heading into 2026, which speaks to his staying power. Watkins is proof that Day 3 picks can matter if you find the right player.
Overall 2020 Class Grade: C+
The math on this class is simple: subtract the Hurts pick and it's an F. One of the worst first-round misses in franchise history, a collection of mid-round swings that didn't connect, and only Quez Watkins offering any additional value beyond the quarterback position. But you can't subtract the Hurts pick — and that pick is so monumental, so franchise-altering, that it single-handedly drags the entire class to respectability.
Landing a franchise quarterback in the second round is the kind of value that changes everything. It allowed the Eagles to trade Carson Wentz, recoup draft capital, and build the roster that went to Super Bowl LVII. The Reagor pick will always sting — especially with Jefferson's star shining brighter every season — but the Hurts pick is the reason the 2020 class matters.
Next up in Part 2: The 2021 Draft Class, featuring DeVonta Smith, Landon Dickerson, and the picks that started building the Eagles' championship-caliber offensive line.
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