Critics have pointed to the choice as a major misstep, especially in light of Jefferson’s rapid rise to stardom. Reagor’s draft profile and a disappointing combine raised questions at the time, while Jefferson quickly established himself as a top receiver, earning All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors early in his career.
In their rookie seasons, Reagor posted 31 receptions for 396 yards and 1 touchdown in 11 games, missing five games with a torn thumb ligament. Jefferson, by contrast, had 88 receptions for 1,400 yards and 7 touchdowns, signaling the early impact he would have in the league.
After two seasons with the Eagles, Reagor was traded to the Minnesota Vikings, where he recorded 8 receptions for 104 yards and 1 touchdown in 2022 before being released ahead of the 2023 season. He later spent time with the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Chargers, ending five NFL seasons with 86 receptions for 1,037 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Jefferson, meanwhile, continued to excel, including a 2023 season with 68 receptions for 1,074 yards and 5 touchdowns in 10 games, underscoring the disparity between the two players’ trajectories.
Meanwhile, the Eagles’ wide receiver room found sustained success with A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. Since 2022, the duo has been among the league’s most productive, with Brown earning All-Pro honors in three of the last four seasons and signing a substantial extension ahead of the 2024 season, and Smith also securing a major contract extension. Smith’s steady production, combined with the team’s continued success, has helped the Eagles remain a legitimate contender at wide receiver.
