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Jaylen Watkins drafted by Eagles at No. 101 overall

The Philadelphia Eagles kicked off Day 3 of the 2014 NFL Draft by selecting cornerback Jaylen Watkins in the fourth round (101st overall).

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The 5-foot-11 cover man from Florida has excellent speed and showed flashes of playmaking ability. Watkins brings versatility to the Eagles defensive backfield -- he lined up as a corner, safety, nickel back and played on special teams.

Jaylen is the half brother of Buffalo Bills first-round pick Sammy Watkins. The Eagles and Bills do not play next season.

The Eagles needed to upgrade the back end of their defense. The versatility of this fourth-round pick should provide depth with good upside heading into 2014.

The "Around The League Podcast" wraps up the draft by picking our winners and losers.