Grocery shopping: 5 college players to watch today who could be Eagles draft targets

This week, there are no ranked college football games in which a ranked team plays another ranked team. Bummer. However, there a plenty of games that will feature many intriguing player-on-player matchups, many of which will occur in the Pac 12, AKA the Eagles' minor league system. Here are some players to watch as long as you're chilling on the sofa taking in some college football.

Kikaha makes all kinds of sense for the Eagles, for the following reasons:

• To begin, he's a highly productive edge rusher who can get to the QB. In 2013, Kikaha had 13 sacks (9 in the last 5 games), 3 forced fumbles, and 15.5 tackles for loss. So far in four games in 2014, he has 6 sacks and 7.5 tackles for loss. Here's Washington's bowl game against BYU last year. Kikaha basically ruins BYU's offense, as he beat their LT like a rented mule all day. Watch his violent hands and quickness. He reminds me a little of Aldon Smith. (Video via draftbreakdown.com)

• Kikaha is considered a "high character" guy with outstanding work ethic, traits that Chip Kelly seems to value more than most.

• Obviously, at 6'3, 250, Kikaha doesn't have the size to play 3-4 DE regularly in the pros, but I believe he can fill in there a pinch. Look at where Washington has him lined up in a goal line situation. He holds up at the point of attack far better than his size would suggest.

But there is one huge negative -- Kikaha has torn the ACL in the same knee twice. This is an obvious player that Eagles would check out medically before they'd ever draft him, but if he stays healthy this season and his knee checks out in evaluations, Kikaha could be an attractive option for the Eagles at the right spot in the draft.

Kikala will have face off this week against Stanford LT Andrus Peat, who is considered to be a likely first round pick.

Like Hau'oli Kikaha above, Ray also has 6 sacks so far this season. They are tied for second in the nation:

Ray's burst at the snap is very impressive. Here's his game against Florida last season.

In 2013, Missouri had DEs Kony Ealy and Michael Sam, and it didn't appear as though the Eagles had any interest in either player. It's is difficult to project 4-3 DE college pass rushers to a 3-4 OLB role in the pros, but at a minimum, Ray can get to the QB.

The Eagles will likely be shopping for a QB next offseason, especially if they don't have much faith in Matt Barkley as a quality #2. Mark Sanchez will be a free agent, and he may get a chance somewhere to start, depending on how this season plays out.

Mannion put up huge numbers last season with the Beavers, throwing for 4662 yards, behind only Fresno State's Derek Carr. He also has great size at 6'5, 220 pounds, and is considered a smart QB with good accuracy.

The most common knock on Mannion is his Kevin Kolb-esque penchant for drifting back in the pocket instead of stepping up and delivering the ball in the face of the pass rush.

If he falls into the middle rounds, Mannion could be of interest.

Jason Kelce tore his ACL in 2012, and now he'll miss half the season after having surgery for a hernia. Kelce returned in impressive fashion from his ACL tear, so it's too early to call him injury prone, or injury-damaged.

He has also become one of the best centers in the NFL and has a big contract, so drafting a player to replace him is 1000% out of the question.

Still, if a quality center became available at the right price, the Eagles might be tempted to make sure they have a quality backup in place. However, the center would have to be versatile. Can he also play guard? Obviously, as we've already seen so far this season, if you suffer a few injuries along the OL, having reserves who can play multiple positions become invaluable. Isaac Seumalo is a highly rated center who kicked out to right tackle after Oregon State suffered a number of injuries to their offensive line last season.

Seumalo should see some of USC's defensive lineman Leonard Williams this week, who is considered by many to be a potential top 5 pick.

The Eagles would rather play marginally talented CBs who are big and physical over immensely talented shorter corners. At 5'11, Nelson isn't exactly a monster, but he isn't a shrimp either. His listed height and weight are nearly identical to Jaylen Watkins' measurements.

After this season, Bradley Fletcher will be a free agent and Cary Williams will carry a cap hit of over $8 million. Neither guy has played well this season, and the Eagles will have to decide if they want to try to bring Williams and/or Fletcher back. CB may be the Eagles' biggest need this offseason.

Nelson is very physical, and excels in press coverage. He also has 2 INTs in 2 games this season, and he had 6 INTs in 2013. USC WR Nelson Agholor should provide Nelson with a good challenge this week.

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