Here’s a look at the best draft picks by position for the Philadelphia Eagles:

OFFENSE

Quarterback: Donovan McNabb, first round, 1999, Syracuse. McNabb wasn't without his detractors during his run in Philadelphia, but his standing among Eagles quarterbacks is undeniable. A six-time Pro Bowler, McNabb holds the team record for attempts, yards (32,873) and touchdown passes (216). He was never able to capture a Lombardi Trophy, but he made the postseason seven times and compiled a 9-7 playoff record.

Running back: Steve Van Buren, first round, 1944, LSU. Cases can be made for LeSean McCoy and Brian Westbrook. Van Buren gets the nod here, though. He won the rushing title four times during his eight-year career and left as the game's all-time leader in rushing attempts, yards and touchdowns. He still holds the Eagles' record for rushing touchdowns (69) by a wide margin.

Wide receiver: Harold Carmichael, seventh round, 1971, Southern. Carmichael remains the Eagles' leader in receiving yards and touchdowns. He made the Pro Bowl four times and led the league in most major receiving categories in 1973. Mike Quick deserves some consideration, but Carmichael, the 6-foot-8, 225-pound wideout, continues to stand out in the crowd.

Tight end: Keith Jackson, first round, 1988, Oklahoma. Teamed with Randall Cunningham, Jackson was part of an electric pairing in the late 1980s and early 1990s for the Eagles. He captured the city's imagination by winning Rookie of the Year with an 81-catch, 869-yard, six-touchdown campaign. He never quite ascended to the heights hoped for him, but Jackson left a mark on the city during his four years in Philly nonetheless.

Tackle: Al Wistert, fifth round, 1943, Michigan. Wistert is just one of nine players to have his jersey retired by the Eagles. He was an All-Pro selection in eight of his nine seasons in the NFL, all of which were in Philly. He was a captain of the Eagles' championship teams in 1948 and 1949.

Guard: Wade Key, 13th round, 1969, SW Texas State. Originally a tackle, Key moved to left guard in the early 1970s and enjoyed a strong 10-year run in Philadelphia. He was named to the Eagles' 75th Anniversary Team in 2007.

Center: Chuck Bednarik, first round, 1949. You'll see his name again when we get to defense. A true iron man, "Concrete Charlie" not only starred as a linebacker, but he was a standout center for the Eagles, as well. He is a Hall of Famer and one of the best players of all time.

DEFENSE

End: Reggie White, first round, 1984, Tennessee. Chosen by the Eagles in the 1984 supplemental draft, the "Minister of Defense" was arguably the best defensive end to play the game. White is second all time in the NFL in career sacks (198), behind only Bruce Smith. He was named to the Pro Bowl 13 times, including seven times in an Eagles uniform. His best statistical season came in 1987, when he posted 21 sacks and forced four fumbles. Eagles fans still lament that he was lost in free agency and got his ring with the Green Bay Packers.

Tackle: Jerome Brown, first round, 1987, Miami. Paired with White along the defensive front, Brown was a havoc-wreaking lineman in the middle of one of the best defenses in football. A two-time All-Pro, Brown starred in Buddy Ryan's defense before he was killed in an automobile accident in 1992 at the age of 27.

Linebacker: Chuck Bednarik, first round, 1949. The image of Bednarik standing over a knocked-out Frank Gifford, fist cocked by his right ear in celebration, is one of the more iconic in the game's history. Bednarik was part of two championship teams with the Eagles, in 1949 and 1960. He was named first-team All-Pro 10 times.

Cornerback: Eric Allen, second round, 1988, Arizona State. Allen was another key figure in the Buddy Ryan defenses of the late 1980s and early 1990s. An all-around talent, he posted 34 interceptions over seven years with the Eagles. His best year came in 1993, when he ran an unbelievable four of his six interceptions back for touchdowns and forced three fumbles.

Safety: Brian Dawkins, second round, 1996, Clemson. No player is more closely associated with the Eagles' brand than Dawkins. A Hall of Fame finalist this past season, Dawkins was named to the Pro Bowl seven times over his 13 years in Philadelphia, winning the fans over along the way with his fierce play and willingness to take them along for the ride.

SPECIAL TEAMS

Kicker: Tony Franklin, third round, 1979, Texas A&M. Franklin played five seasons for the Eagles. He connected on 74 percent of his attempts as a rookie, including on one from 59 yards out, the fourth longest in NFL history at the time. He was eventually traded to the Patriots and led the league in scoring in 1986. He kicked in two Super Bowls over his career.

Punter: Max Runager, eighth round, 1979, South Carolina. Runager was with the Eagles for five seasons and punted for the 1980 Super Bowl team.