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1. Zach Cunningham LB Vanderbilt
The Giants have placed Cunningham
high on their list of potential first round selections, which is a surprise
given Reese’s history of shying away from this position. He is the best
linebacker in the draft and would add a credible playmaker to an already stout
defense. If the team does pull the trigger here, this would be a tremendous
pickup.
2. Gerald Everett TE South Alabama
O.J. Howard and Njoku are still on
the radar for the first round, but just in case they get away Everett should be
there for the Giants in the second. He’s a more than capable fit for the
offense and will have no trouble forming a rapport with Manning.
3. David Sharpe OT Florida
Left tackle is still a problem and
the team must have answer for this issue within the first three rounds. Sharpe
may not be the best player that will be available here, but he is a solid
blocker whom has the good experience protecting the weak side.
4. Brian Hill RB Wyoming
The Giants still need a running
back so expect them to take one at some point in the later round, probably
sooner than later.
5. Nazair Jones DE/DT North
Carolina
With Hankins now in Indianapolis,
the team is going to need to add depth to the DT position. They could look for
an immediate replacement in the early rounds, but the team will probably play
it safe and pick one up here.
6. C.J. Beathard QB Iowa
Many still expect the Giants to
draft a quarterback that will eventually take over for Eli. While the talent pool
will be a bit slim late this late in the draft, the team may elect to take a QB
whom they can mold for two to three years as a project before giving him the
keys to the offense
7. DeAngelo Brown DT Louisville
Once again depth will be key to
keeping the line strong and the Giants don’t plan on making the same mistake
they made in the past, which saw their line become one of the worst in the NFL
from 2013 to 2015
