There are many rumors circulating as of Thursday morning regarding this week’s NFL Draft, and the New York Giants could have a role in the chaos that is expected to ensue.
What would be an acceptable outcome for Giant fans in this draft? It’s difficult to please everyone but we’ll give it our best shot with the help of Pro Football Network’s mock draft simulator.
Our mock has the Giants swinging a deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars, swapping first round picks. The Giants will send the No. 4 overall selection to the Jags in exchange for the No. 9 selection and defensive end Yannick Ngakoue.
Jacksonville gets their franchise quarterback in either Tua Tagovailoa or Justin Herbert and the Giants get their pass rusher — and more.
With the ninth overall selection the Giants will take Georgia offensive tackle Andrew Thomas, a natural left tackle that will protect the blind side of Giants quarterback Daniel Jones.
In the second round, the Giants select Michigan center Cesar Ruiz. I know he is rising up the boards and could go in the first round now, but he was there when the Giants were on the clock in Round 2, so we grabbed him. Ruiz is the tough guy who will galvanize and set the tone of the offensive line.
In Round 3, the Giants select the highly productive safety out of Cal, Ashtyn Davis, a player who reminds some scouts of Minnesota’s Harrison Smith. Gotta like that.
With many needs addressed, the hay was in the barn so to speak for Day Three. General manager Dave Gettleman could sit back and take some chances.
- Round 4, Pick 110: Donovan Peoples-Jones, WR, Michigan
- Round 5, Pick 150: L’Jarius Sneed, CB, Louisiana
- Round 6, Pick 183: Isaiah Hodgins, WR, Oregon State
- Round 7, Pick 218, Javelin Guidry, DB, Utah
- Round 7, Pick 238: Stephen Guidry, WR, Mississippi State
- Round 7, Pick 247: Carter Coughlin, LB, Minnesota
- Round 7, Pick 255: Michael Warren II, RB, Cincinnati
Analysis: Sneed and Javelin Guidry were the two fastest defensive backs at the NFL Combine in February. The three wide receivers all have nice size/speed combinations who will compete for the football. Coughlin (no relation to Tom) snubbed Ohio State to stay home to play for the Gophers. Warren is a tough inside runner who could help take some wear and tear off Saquon Barkley.
Ngakoue brings a competitive toughness to the Giants’ front seven. Where they’d fit him in their scheme(s) is more a pleasant problem that anything else.
