With the 23rd pick in the 2017 NFL draft, the New York Giants selected tight end Evan Engram out of Ole Miss.
Since then, Engram has gone on to frustrate more than excite. He’s battled a series of injuries and played a full 16-game slate just once (2020), has scored three or fewer touchdowns in each of the previous three season and, perhaps most concerning of all, has a permanent case of the dropsies.
Engram’s drops are not only a weekly part of his game, they often seem to come at inopportune times. This past season, one of his drops came in the final moments of a Week 7 game against the Philadelphia Eagles, effectively costing the Giants a win — a win that would have ultimately won the NFC East down the line.
Despite all of that, Pro Football Network has the Giants sticking with Engram in their 2017 NFL re-draft.
23) New York Giants: Evan Engram, TE, Ole Miss
After securing 2,420 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns, Evan Engram is proven to be a productive tight end for the New York Giants. With Eli Manning approaching the end of his career, quarterback was a need here, as was offensive tackle and middle linebacker. With no player meeting those needs — I did give consideration to Cam Robinson — the Giants hold firm with Engram in this 2017 NFL Draft redraft.
“Productive” is one way to put it. “Maddeningly inconsistent” is another.
In addition to Cam Robinson, running back Dalvin Cook, cornerback Shaquill Griffin, wide receiver Kenny Golladay and several other intriguing options were also still on the board. Instead, the Giants stick with Engram and doom themselves to future issues in key moments.
