It’s not uncommon for NFL executives, coaches, and decision-makers to have regrets about their NFL Draft decisions, and this week Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman revealed one of his biggest ones, and it relates to two current NFL wide receivers Jalen Reagor and Justin Jefferson.
During an appearance on SportsRadioWIP, Roseman said he regrets choosing Reagor over Jefferson in the 2020 NFL Draft, and he also explained his rationale for making the decision at the time.
Howie Roseman on @SportsRadioWIP says he wishes he had that moment back where #Eagles took Reagor over Justin Jefferson
Says one key lesson he learned was pick best player as opposed to picking a player for a role
(Jefferson was viewed as slot, Reagor on the outside/speed)
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) September 6, 2022
“Howie Roseman on @SportsRadioWIP says he wishes he had that moment back where #Eagles took Reagor over Justin Jefferson,” Eliot Shorr-Parks Tweeted. “Says one key lesson he learned was pick [the] best player as opposed to picking a player for a role (Jefferson was viewed as slot, Reagor on the outside/speed).”
Reagor has had a successful NFL career thus far, starting 24 games through two seasons with the Eagles and totaling 64 catches for 695 yards and three touchdowns.
However, Jefferson has blossomed into one of the most dominant receivers in the NFL. Through just two seasons, Jefferson has 196 catches for 3,016 yards and 17 touchdowns and has been named to the Pro Bowl in both of his seasons.
It’s probably safe to say Roseman and the Eagles learned their lesson after seeing how this decision turned out.
