We know that Eagles general manager Howie Roseman will be busy making trades during the NFL draft that begins Thursday night with Round 1.

But there are some things that we can look for that would give a clue as to when and where Roseman might start dealing.

For example, the expected run on quarterbacks to start the draft would be a clear indication that Roseman would be inclined to trade up. That's because it's expected that the first three, and four of the first six picks will be quarterbacks.

It's also possible that two more could be picked in the top 15.

DRAFT KINGS: How Eagles ace their 2024 NFL draft picks: Examining biggest needs, best fits

BEST FITS: Who should Eagles take in first round of NFL draft 2024? Here are 6 players to watch

All of that pushes a top-10 player at another position down to the 15-17 range, not far from the Eagles' spot at No. 22. And if one of those players is someone the Eagles covet, then it's conceivable that they'll try to trade up for him.

But Roseman won't be done with a first-round deal. The Eagles have also been known to trade for a player in later rounds who might be falling farther than expected. The Eagles did this last year when they traded into the fourth round to get cornerback Kelee Ringo, who was projected by some as a second-round pick.

And it's quite possible the Eagles could use any combination of their three fifth-round picks to either move up this year or get an extra pick in 2025.

Either way, it's safe to assume that the Eagles won't make all of their scheduled picks. Here, then, is a final Eagles mock draft:

Round 1, No. 22, JC Latham, G/T, Alabama

The Eagles will likely have to move up ahead of the Miami Dolphins at No. 21 to get Latham. If they do, they'll get a player who can step in at right guard and potentially move out to right tackle to replace Lane Johnson if he retires at the end of his current contract following the 2026 season.

Latham, who's 6-foot-6, 342 pounds, began his career as a reserve right guard, then started at right tackle for the past two years. So the transition would be much smoother than it was for Tyler Steen, the Eagles' third-round pick last year. Steen, a tackle, had never played guard before, and it showed in his one start last season.

Steen could be better suited as a swing tackle, providing depth behind Johnson and left tackle Jordan Mailata.

Other options: The Eagles could stay at No. 22 if they believe UCLA edge rusher Laiatu Latu will be there. If not, the Eagles could trade back and pick Iowa CB Cooper DeJean, Clemson CB Nate Wiggins or Texas WR Adonai Mitchell.

Round 2, No. 50, Keon Coleman, WR, Florida State

This pick is the last remnant of a 2022 first-round pick swap with New Orleans. Coleman would be the choice here as a No. 3 wide receiver who can use his size of 6-3, 213 pounds and basketball skills to win 50-50 balls. He would be especially effective in the slot and red zone.

While Coleman doesn't have great speed for a receiver − he ran a 4.61 40 at the combine − his ball skills are reminiscent of Alshon Jeffery.

The Eagles would take a wide receiver this early because they don't really have a No. 3 WR on the roster, and this is a rich draft for receivers.

Other options: If the Eagles stick with a WR, they could go for Florida's Ricky Pearsall as a more traditional slot receiver.

TRADER HOWIE: 'I like the trades.' Inside Howie Roseman's big plans for many Eagles deals in NFL draft

Round 2, No. 53, TJ Tampa, CB, Iowa State

This pick could be a trade-back candidate for the Eagles, perhaps into the early part of the third round, where they might still be able to get Tampa. The Iowa State star has good size at 6-foot-1, 189 pounds and is physical in press man coverage.

At Iowa State, Tampa played for head coach Matt Campbell, a teammate of Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni at Mount Union and a close friend. Tampa would have time to develop in the Eagles' defensive backs room now that Isaiah Rodgers was reinstated following a one-year suspension for gambling.

Round 4, No. 120, MarShawn Lloyd, RB, USC

This is the pick from the Steelers in the March trade for backup QB Kenny Pickett. The Eagles gave the Steelers their third-round pick (No. 97) and two seventh-round picks in 2025.

Lloyd, a Middletown, Delaware native, would provide depth at running back behind Saquon Barkley and Kenny Gainwell, with the opportunity to take over if Gainwell leaves in free agency after this season. Lloyd had 820 yards rushing last season at USC. He averaged 7.1 yards per carry. Lloyd played at South Carolina before that.

Round 5, No. 161, Jalyx Hunt, Edge, Houston Christian

This pick comes from Tampa Bay, and the Eagles might have to use it along with another of their later-round picks to move up for Hunt.

Hunt is a promising player who needs time to develop behind Bryce Huff, Josh Sweat, Nolan Smith and Brandon Graham, who's entering his 15th and final season. Hunt, who's 6-4, 252 pounds, could learn a lot spending a season with Graham.

Remember, the Jets signed Huff as an undrafted free agent, and he spent three seasons learning behind a deep and talented defensive line. Huff had 10 sacks last season and turned that into a 3-year, $51 million contract.

Round 5, No. 171, Erick All, TE, Iowa

This is the first of two compensatory picks in the fifth round. The Eagles could go with a tight end for depth behind Dallas Goedert even after signing veteran C.J. Uzomah and re-signing Albert Okwuegbunam. They also have Grant Calcaterra.

All began his career at Michigan before transferring to Iowa. He's coming off a torn ACL, and has played in only 10 games in the last two seasons. But All is a good receiver who can stretch the field. The three tight ends behind Goedert last season had just 9 receptions for 77 yards.

Round 5, No. 172, Marist Liafau, LB, Notre Dame

This is the second of two fifth-round comp picks, and the Eagles will use it on a linebacker, even after signing veteran Devin White in free agency. White is only signed for one year, and Liafau has the potential to develop into a T.J. Edwards type of player. Plus, he can help on special teams.

Round 6, No. 210, Matthew Jones, G, Ohio State

This is the last of the Eagles' three comp picks. The Eagles will use it on Jones as someone who could potentially develop into a backup guard. But the 6-3, 316-pounder will need some work. There's no better place to do it than under offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland in what his players lovingly refer to as Stoutland University.

Contact Martin Frank at mfrank@delawareonline.com. Follow on X @Mfranknfl.

This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Eagles mock draft 2024: OL JC Latham highlights latest projections