Alvin Kamara
Daniel:
The pick: Philadelphia Eagles, No. 43 overall (2nd round)
Rationale: After picking Derek Barnett in the first round, Philadelphia grabs another former Vol in the second. The Eagles loaded up at receiver in free agency with Alshon Jeffrey and Torrey Smith. Now they complete their effort to surround Carson Wentz with weapons by snagging Alvin Kamara in the middle of the second round. Head coach Doug Pederson has to see a little bit of Jamal Charles, who he coached as the OC in Kansas City, in Kamara and he pushes the Eagles to make this selection.
Nathanael:
The pick: Minnesota Vikings, No. 48 overall (2nd round)
Rationale: Kamara is likely going to go to a team that needs a solid change-of-pace running back or to a team that wants a viable pass catching threat out of the backfield. Given that the Vikings just lost Adrian Peterson this offseason, they’re looking to change their backfield and add some more weapons there. Alvin Kamara would be a perfect fit for that offense and would give the Vikings a viable pass catching running back and strong runner for whomever their quarterback will be.
