Giants add shot put champion to roster, waive three

The New York Giants are compiling a diverse group of athletes these days. The latest addition to their 2019 roster is Austin Droogsma, a 6-foot-4, 345 pound shot put champion from Florida State who they will play at guard.

The Giants signed undrafted free agent G Austin Droogsma after he attended rookie camp this weekend on a tryout. … That was his first time playing football since high school, six years ago. The 6-4, 345-pounder was a shotput champion and discus thrower at Florida State.

— Ralph Vacchiano (@RVacchianoSNY) May 6, 2019

To make room for Droogsma, and potentially some of their unsigned draftees, the Giants waived linebacker Ukeme Eligwe, defensive end Myles Humphrey, and defensive back Michael Hunter.

Giants have waived Ukeme Eligwe, Myles Humphrey and Michael Hunter to make room for Droogsma.

I believe that brings the roster back down to 88.

— Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton) May 6, 2019

The team confirmed all of the transactions on Monday afternoon.

There’s not a whole lot to say here until we see Droogsma line up in pads. He hasn’t played football since high school and one would have to believe he’s a long shot to make the roster.

Here’s a feature FSU did on Droogsma a year ago.