With the second first-round pick of the Chip Kelly era, the Eagles selected versatile Louisville linebacker Marcus Smith after trading downn four slots and acquiring a third-round pick in the process. PhiladelphiaEagles.com has you covered from all angles of the Eagles' moves on Day 1 of the 2014 NFL Draft. Here's everything you need to know about the newest Eagle ...
With the 26th pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, the Eagles selected Louisville LB Marcus Smith. Get to know the newest Eagle ...
Recruited as a quarterback, Smith switched to defense at Louisville, but he also caught two two-point conversions
Emerged as one of the nation's elite pass rushers in 2013, ranking second in the NCAA with 12.5 sacks
Smith also racked up 16.5 tackles for a loss and three forced fumbles in 2013
For his efforts, Smith was named the 2013 Defensive Player of the Year in the American Athletic Conference
Smith finished his career ranked seventh on Louisville's all-time leaderboard with 22 sacks
The son of Elba Wilson and Marcus Smith, Smith was a Sport Administration major at Louisville
Smith measures at 6-foot-3, 251 pounds. Welcome to Philadelphia, Marcus!
