Blackmon could be one of those selections. Joe Schoen and Brandon Beane loved drafting cornerbacks late when they were together in Buffalo, and it worked well, hitting on some solid rotational players with 6th or 7th-round picks. His past experience as a defensive back gives him the speed to make tackles in pursuit and should help him in coverage as well. He’s athletic and long and has the movement skills to be a modern NFL linebacker. Jones is a physical run-defender linebacker who packs some explosive punch in his tackles and was trending for a breakout year in 2022 before a foot injury ended his season halfway through. He is a prototypical “chain-mover” and that’s something every quarterback loves to have. Isaiah Hodgins gives them a big body in the red zone and to move the sticks, and Darius Slayton and Campbell can both act as deep threats, so Bell fills a void as a reliable receiver who wins over the middle due to crisp routes and impressive suddenness in his movements. ![]() Rd 5 (Pick 172): Ronnie Bell, WR MichiganĮven after signing Parris Campbell and drafting Zay Flowers, the Giants could use some depth in their receiving room. ![]() His draft stock will likely be impacted by his recovery from an ACL injury, but this is a risk the Giants can take this late in the draft. He’s a tremendous athlete with good change-of-direction skills and showcased a strong ability to make plays on the ball. Williams is a physical and aggressive defender that showcases an alpha mentality whenever he’s on the field. Honestly, there’s a chance Williams goes in the third round, so we had to take him here. Rd 5 (Pick 160): Garrett Williams, CB Syracuse He would push Matt Breida for the backup job as a rookie and potentially slide into a bigger role if the Giants can’t work out a long-term deal with Saquon this season. His quick twice ability and elusiveness make him dynamic with the football in his hands, and I think Daboll would come up with creative ways to use him. He’s a smaller back but runs hard through contact and sets up tacklers to gain extra yardage. He’s an explosive runner with easy speed needed to gain significant chunks of yardage. This is a fun pick because Spears is a home run threat on offense. Saquon Barkley is going to love running behind him. He blends incredible raw power and athleticism, playing with a strong base and utilizing the defender’s momentum against them. Wisconsin has produced tons of solid NFL offensive linemen and Tippmann will likely be another. With Nick Gates signing in Washington and no news coming from Jon Feliciano, the Giants could be looking for a brand-new starting center in 2023. The reality is that Tippmann probably won’t make it this far, but if he does, the Giants should jump. ![]() Rd 3 (Pick 89): Joe Tippmann, OC Wisconsin He’s a high-IQ player who is adept in both the run game and pass game and would be a great fit in New York. What better way to do that than with the player who was allegedly the vocal leader of an incredibly talented Alabama defense?īattle is a great fit for the Giants because, like Love before him, he’s a versatile defender who has played both strong and free safety in multiple schemes, while also lining up at nickel cornerback or playing in the box. With Julian Love now in Seattle, the Giants need to pivot here and find his replacement. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports Rd 2 (Pick 57): Jordan Battle, S Alabama Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA Boston College Eagles wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the Louisville Cardinals at Alumni Stadium. While some may see his size and determine he’s just a slot receiver, Brian Daboll will be more creative with the way he uses Flowers since the overall skill set and package are enticing and he has the versatility to make plays on the boundary as well. The former Golden Eagle is a smaller receiver at 5’10” and 175 pounds, but he is electric after the catch and has elite change of direction ability, which helps to make him a strong route runner.
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