Philly's Pick: Nolan Smith Brings Hope to Eagles Fans at No. 30

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[{"selector":"#anim-8203e255-77bb-4265-9f51-da9a6c283fd4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-21.874999829338588%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e8a2728a-5019-4d2f-a11d-b49bda8ddc96","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-36dab851-b670-4baf-a6be-53a4dc8032ac","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Eagles snag Georgia's Nolan Smith at No. 30 - a steal! Howie Roseman chose not to trade back, and it paid off. Image Credit - Getty Images

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[{"selector":"#anim-ff644ee4-42f2-4039-94cb-89f9f84abae4","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-fc30f802-a0d4-4c5b-ac14-62168c04edf4","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-839974df-acc3-4cad-92b1-b0b6642cd9bb [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-35.49218741196716%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Smith's versatility on defense will make him a valuable asset to the Eagles. He can rush the passer and drop back into coverage. Image Credit - Getty Images

[{"selector":"#anim-ee1ced4e-4690-419c-b7e5-a64c2b10ad86","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f538e9ae-bb0a-48e5-9ea7-7799e98bfd51","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-03111ad1-574c-405e-ba4a-095a2f60a60a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-28.90624987200394%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Eagles did their homework in selecting players from Georgia's defense - a savvy move. Image Credit - Getty Images

[{"selector":"#anim-81014c54-d546-4e29-be70-7d1b0879d07d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-93316943-e0eb-463b-8697-3e902e151114","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d4561f00-6cfd-4469-accc-4f611ad67465 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-25.97656236939292%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Drafting Smith shows Eagles' commitment to strengthening their defense. He could become a cornerstone of the team. Image Credit - Getty Images

[{"selector":"#anim-0cc382b5-1919-4c6a-8b32-bd816da7b521","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6e6bd3af-ff1a-4505-9dd6-8b2fd519dd2c","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1581a253-f53a-494d-893e-63074381d04e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-36.289062428502206%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Smith has potential to be a top contender for Defensive Rookie of the Year. His natural ability and work ethic are impressive. Image Credit - Getty Images

[{"selector":"#anim-67bbd4d0-7194-4c98-a73f-f19245443afb","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5f2023e2-441a-4299-9f24-cbb778f04e1e","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3c899421-7d41-4d0a-bb4e-1a27109f1415 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.72367422626855%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Football enthusiasts are taking notice of Eagles' savvy moves - predicting big things for the franchise. Image Credit - Getty Images

[{"selector":"#anim-04739fad-f1e5-4e2a-ba3a-5f582ed98ab5","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8bc8cc49-24c5-4a53-a2d3-e369e51a1a6d","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a82c2f4f-9069-4072-83d6-0cae9a2113ad [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-35.546874928187385%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Eagles kept both first-round picks, demonstrating confidence in their choices. Smith addition creates a feared defense. Image Credit - Getty Images Read more