With the fourth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the New York Giants have selected Georgia offensive tackle Andrew Thomas.
It comes as little surprise that the Giants went with an offensive tackle in Round 1, although it may raise some eyebrows that it came by way of Thomas.
Of the top four offensive tackle prospects available in the draft, Thomas was arguably mid-pack but had the highest floor of the group. He’s a player who can step in and start for the team immediately, but may not be the gold jacket-type general manager Dave Gettleman wants in a top 5 pick.
Here’s what Draft Wire had to say about Thomas:
Thomas has the potential to develop into a Pro Bowl-caliber offensive tackle at the next level. He’s a more-than-capable athlete for the position and offers plenty of upside as a pass protector on the blindside, and his experience in Georgia’s run-heavy scheme shows when he’s creating holes for his running backs. A technically-sound blocker who does a lot of the little things right, Thomas should be taken early in this year’s draft.
Thomas will come in and compete at both tackle positions, but is likely to start at right tackle over Cameron Fleming and Nick Gates, while veteran Nate Solder assumes his role at left tackle.
