Reasons to be excited about the Eagles interest in Chase Bisontis

The Philadelphia Eagles typically don't wait for problems to arrive. They prepare, and they have never been shy about investing in the trenches. Their reported interest in Chase Bisontis feels less like routine draft work.

It feels more like something worth paying attention to. As part of his predraft tour, he is drawing interest from multiple teams. He may own the flashiest name in this class, but he's quickly becoming one of the more intriguing prospects for teams looking to build long-term stability up front.

Philadelphia's involvement with prospects during Top 30 visits always carries more weight, especially when it comes to offensive line play. Here are three reasons why his connection to Philadelphia is worth paying attention to. He is someone whose name should be highlighted if you're enjoying the draft season and taking notes.

1. He’s been sharpened by elite competition. The debate over which conferences are more elite will always exist, but week to week, the SEC offers a level of competition that's hard to match.