1. Ryan Ramcyzk OT Wisconsin
The Giants could
easily go defense here, but the need for a more stable left tackle is a lot
more urgent after the way this spot performed this season. Ramcyzk has the
footwork and strength to hold up well against good pass rushers and is a steady
blocker in the running game. The only concern here is his recovery from
arthroscopic surgery on his labrum that will cause him to miss the combine. However,
if he can heal quickly and impress at his pro day this pick should be a
no-brainer.
2. Gerald Everett TE South Alabama
Once Larry Donnell
lost his starting job, it became evident that the team would look to replace
him. With wideout like abilities, Everett is just the kind of tight end the Giants
offense is looking for. He’s a coverage nightmare for linebackers and smaller
secondary players whom will struggle to match his physical style and breakaway
speed. If he can impress in Indianapolis, the team will find it hard to pass
him up.
3. DeMarcus Walker DE Florida State
The Giants must
continue to add depth to the defensive line, Walker is the type of pass rusher
the team has looked for in years past. He's has excellent speed off the edge
and at times can physically dominate his man at the line of scrimmage. His
impressive 25 sack total in two seasons should help him standout among the rest
of the mid draft talents. Unless Reese feels otherwise, expect the Giants to
give him a good look at the combine.
4. Dalvin Tomlinson DT Alabama
The team has a
bi8g decision to make with Johnathan Hankins on the offseason. Should the let
him walk in free agency, there will be a need to replace him with a stopper
that can line up next to Damon Harrison. He may have trouble adjusting to a
more complete role in the NFL, but the Giants have the veteran talent to help
him learn and grow into a formidable middle man.
5. Ben Gedeon LB Michigan
Although so many
Giants fans would like to see this position filled much earlier, one should
believe that Reese will once again get cold feet and elect to make a safer LB
pick. Gedeon had an impressive Senior Bowl which helped get him noticed by several
teams and it would make a lot of sense for the Giants to look at him in this
spot. He's an experienced signal caller that knows how to play the game of
football.
6. Zach Pascal
WR Old Dominion
Unless the team
decides to bring back Victor Cruz or sign a replacement, a wide receiver should
fall to them in the late rounds. Pascal earned second team all-conference in Old
Dominion by having decent hands and good abilities in the return game. Though he probably won't knock anyones socks off in the pros, he fits the bill when it comes to NFL ready receivers.
7. Caleb Peterson G North Carolina
Big Blue must find more depth at the right guard position
since it has been a bit of a revolving door for too long. Peterson is a solid blocker whom had success protecting top QB prospect Mitch Trubisky and showed some talent in the running game. He doesn't appear to be very high on many scouts draft boards, but the Giants can't afford tom pass on filing a position of need.
