The Best 7th-Round Draft Pick in Eagles History

The Philadelphia Eagles fanbase is understandably hyped up about the potential of selecting another franchise cornerstone with the No. 21 overall pick, but this could also be the year that Howie Roseman picks up another late-round gem that proves the doubters wrong in the later rounds.

Ever since the draft went to the current seven-round format, the Eagles have unearthed some solid players in the final round of the draft, chief among them offensive tackle King Dunlap.

Like many late-round linemen, Dunlap was a complete turnstile at the position in the first few years of his career. The 2012 season, during which he started 12 games, showed that he had really started to figure things out, as his noteworthy strength helped him become a serviceable road-grader in the run game, and solid as a pass protector, too. He then signed a four-year deal with the San Diego Chargers, where he started for the remainder of his career.

Before the draft went to this limited format, Philly was among the best teams in the league in finding late-round stars. With the 161st pick in the 1971 draft, the Eagles picked 6-8 Southern star Harold Carmichael, and the Hall of Famer rewarded their trust in him with 8,985 yards and 79 touchdowns.

Seventh-round picks aren't just throwaway selections, as teams can grab Hall of Fame wide receivers and serviceable left tackles in the later rounds of the draft.