Newest Eagles pick their jersey numbers

Wide receiver Jordan Matthews will wear Jason Avant’s old number 81 with the Eagles. Credit: Getty Images

When Chip Kelly was interviewed about his choice to take Vanderbilt Wide Receiver Jordan Matthews in the second round, he deflected questions about replacing DeSean Jackson.

Kelly went on to explain that Jeremy Macklin and Riley Cooper were the outside wideouts, and that their new receivers would fit into the slot position, replacing recently departed Jason Avant.

Well ironically, Matthews took Avant’s old number, 81.

Here is a look at all the Eagles’ rookies and their jersey numbers as we head towards training camp in July. The list also includes undrafted free agents.

Draft picks:

Marcus Smith – 90

Jordan Matthews – 81

Josh Huff – 11

Jaylen Watkins – 37

Taylor Hart – 97

Ed Reynolds – 30

Beau Allen – 94

Rookie free agents:

Josh Andrews – 68

Blake Annen – 83

Karim Barton – 73

Kadron Boone – 19

Trey Burton – 47

David Fluellen – 41

John Fulton – 33

Kevin Graf – 77

Donald Hawkins – 78

Henry Josey – 34

Wade Keliikipi – 74

Daytawion Lowe – 35

Frank Mays – 61

Quron Pratt – 10

Carey Spear – 1