This is the official 1st round order according to NFL.com, and it's only my pre-free agency mock draft.

1. Detroit Lions- Andre Smith, OT Alabama
2. St. Louis Rams- Eugene Monroe, OT Virginia
3. Kansas City Chiefs- Mark Sanchez, QB USC
4. Seattle Seahawks- Michael Crabtree, WR Texas Tech
5. Cleveland Browns- Aaron Curry, OLB Wake Forest
6. Cincinnati Bengals- Rey Mauluga, MLB USC
7. Oakland Raiders- Jeremy Maclin, WR Missouri
8. Jacksonville Jaguars- Malcolm Jenkins, CB Ohio State
9. Green Bay Packers- Brian Orakpo, DE Texas
10.  San Francisco 49ers- B.J. Raji, DT Boston College
11.  Buffalo Bills- Everette Brown, DE Florida State
12.  Denver Broncos- Brian Cushing, OLB USC
13.  Washington Redskins- Aaron Maybin, DE Penn State
14.  New Orleans Saints- Vontae Davis, CB Illinois
15.  Houston Texans- Clint Sintim, OLB Virginia
16.  San Diego Chargers- James Laurinatis, MLB Ohio State
17.  New York Jets- Matthew Stafford, QB Georgia
18.  Chicago Bears- Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR Maryland
19.  Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Knowshon Moreno, RB Georgia
20.  Detroit Lions (from Dallas Cowboys)- Perria Jerry, DT Ole Miss
21.  Philadelphia Eagles- William Moore, FS/SS Missouri
22.  Minnesota Vikings- Percy Harvin, WR Florida
23.  New England Patriots- Michael Johnson, DE Georgia Tech
24.  Atlanta Falcons- Tyson Jackson, DE LSU
25.  Miami Dolphins- Clay Matthews, OLB USC
26.  Baltimore Ravens- Kenny Britt, WR Rutgers
27.  Indianapolis Colts- Sen'Derrick Marks, DT Auburn
28.  Philadelphia Eagles (from Carolina)- Jason Smith, OT Baylor
29.  New York Giants- Max Unger, C Oregon State
30. Tennessee Titans- Brandon Pettigrew, TE Oklahoma State
31.  Arizona Cardinals- Chris Wells, RB Ohio State
32. Pittsburgh Steelers- Michael Oher, OT Ole Miss

Yes, it may be really early to be doing so but I have fiinished my pre-free agency mock draft for the Eagles. I took into considerations all of the things that I expect to occur in this upcoming free-agency period and applied them to my draft.

Round 1

1st pick- William Moore, FS/SS Missouri

2nd pick- Jason Smith, OT Baylor

Round 2

3rd pick- Evander Hood, DT Missouri

Round 3

4th pick- Alex Boone, OT Ohio State

5th pick (from some team for Lito Sheppard)- Javon Ringer, RB Michigan State

Round 4

6th pick- Otis Wiley, SS Michigan State

7th pick (from some team for Reggie Brown)- Pat White, WR West Virginia

Round 5

8th pick- Tony Fiammetta, FB Syracuse

9th pick (from Cleveland)- Christopher Owens, CB San Jose State

Round 6

10th pick- Kevin Akins, LB Boston College

11th pick (from Minnesota)- Cullen Harper, QB Clemson

Round 7

12th pick- Darrius Hill, TE Ball State

The starting rotation seems solidified in four of the five starting spots by Hamels, Myers, Moyer, and Blanton. However that fifth spot is a little shaky to me. Who is going to start there? Is it going to be Kendrick? J.A. Happ? Park? Carassco? Truth be told, nobody really knows so why not bring in a  guy to solidify that spot? Most of the free agents may be a little bit advanced in age but they can still play (just look at Mr. 80 mph fastball throwing Jaime Moyer).

Tuesday is the trade deadline which has me wondering if the Eagles are planning on making any moves. The Eagles are most likely looking for offensive improvement if anything, and there are a lot of options out there that may pan out. Kansas City is willing to trade Tony Gonzalez for the right price. Trading Roy Williams could be a necessary sacrifice that the struggling Lions need to make. Of course we also have Ocho Cinco who may now be acquirable, as long as Marvin Lewis has realized that a change may be necessary in order for the Bengals to go anywhere this year.

The Eagles main areas of concern in my opinion go:

1. Wide Reciever (a big guy who will be able to score in the endzone; this will help meet McNabb's, Westbrooks, and Runyan's plea for more weapons)
   
2. Offensive Tackle (someone who will suceed either Runyan or Thomas)
   
3. Free Safety (hopeful successor of Brian Dawkins; Mikell will be moved to starting Strong Safety)
   
4. Defensive End (a role player in passing situations and who will bring Cole off of special teams)
   
5. Tight End (L.J. will be gone after this year and there is still alot of questions with Celek [will he develop into a better blocker?])
   
6. Cornerback (more depth is needed especially if Lito is traded)
   
7. Linebacker (more depth would be nice, and some competition will push these young developing backers to their limit)
   
8. Runningback (someone who could be mentored under West for a while until Brian's age begins to catch up with him)
   

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The Eagles option with the number 19th overall pick in the 2008 NFL draft is a difficult spot to be in. The possibilities are endless as to what they could do with this pick, especially since they have needs at both sides of the ball. The main areas of concern are at Offensive Tackle, Wide Reciever, Defensive Tackle, Free Safety, return specialist, and possibly Inside Linebacker.
Explanations:
OT- I never want to see what I saw in week 4 of last season ever again when Winston Justice allowed 6 sacks on Donovan McNabb via Osi Umenyiora.
Wide Reciever- Donovan wants more weapons, then give him more weapons. Curtis would make a killer slot reciever(Wes Welker like), Reggie Brown would be the 3rd option with great route running skills, while the new reciever would be that deep threat.
Defensive Tackle- Pressure up the middle is something that the Eagles lacked last season.
Free Safety- Brian Dawkins is most likely calling it a career after this year, but who better to mentor a young agressive free safety right out of college then Dawk.
Kick/Punt returner- I don't think that I remember one return last year that made it past 30 yards besides Brian Westbrook's at Seattle that went for about 60.
ILB- By brining in another linebacker you give more depth to the linebaking core.