Sure, the Eagles should have taken DK Metcalf instead of JJ Arcega-Whiteside. They could have taken Terry McLaurin or Dionte Johnson, too. Here's a look at the class of 2019 wide receivers, where they were drafted overall and where they were picked among the 22 WRs selected that year. They are listed in order of 2020 receptions, which should make fans appreciate Travis Fulgham even more.
2020 Rec. | Drafted/2019 | Among WRs | |
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1. Terry McLaurin, Wash. | 69 | 76th | 11th |
2. Diontae Johnson, Pit. | 49 | 66th | 10th |
3. DK Metcalf, Sea. | 48 | 64th | 9th |
4. Darius Slayton, NYG | 38 | 171st | 16th |
5. A.J. Brown, Tenn. | 36 | 51st | 4th |
6. Marquise Brown, Balt. | 32 | 25th | 1st |
t7. Travis Fulgham, Eagles | 31 | 184th | 18th |
t7. Jakobi Meyers, NE | 31 | Und. | -- |
t7. Hunter Renfrow, LV | 31 | 149th | 15th |
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11. Mecole Hardman, KC | 26 | 56th | 5th |
t12. N'Keal Harry, NE | 24 | 32nd | 2nd |
16. Olamide Zaccheaus, Atl. | 19 | Und. | -- |
t18. Deebo Samuel, SF | 16 | 36th | 3rd |
t20. Andy Isabella, Ariz. | 15 | 62nd | 8th |
t25. Parris Campbell, Ind. | 6 | 59th | 7th |
t30. JJ Arcega-Whiteside, Eagles | 2 | 57th | 6th |