With their third-round pick (No. 99 overall) in the 2020 NFL Draft, the New York Giants select UConn offensive lineman Matt Peart.
Peart becomes the second offensive lineman taken by the Giants thus far, joining first-round pick Andrew Thomas.
The 6-foot-7, 318-pound Peart is the living, breathing definition of “hog molly.” His arms were measured as the longest at the NFL Combine (36 5/8”) and he’s extremely athletic for his size. And although he’s considered a developmental tackle, Peart has an extremely high ceiling and with the right coaching, could become a long-term answer at right tackle
Here is what our friends at Draft Wire had to say about Peart:
A high-ceiling tackle prospect with a lengthy frame and commendable athleticism for his size, Peart has the physical tools to be a high-quality offensive lineman at the next level. Though he’s pretty raw and can add some more muscle to his frame, the upside he offers should help his draft stock a bit.
It’s unlikely that Peart starts for the Giants in 2020 barring injury and he will require substantial coaching. He did not start playing football until High School and is still considered very raw, but will benefit from learning under Marc Colombo.
