Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_2508633_5 (position VARCHAR, nfl_team VARCHAR)

### Question ###
How many players did the philadelphia eagles pick?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(position) FROM table_2508633_5 WHERE nfl_team = "Philadelphia Eagles"