1. Sam Darnold QB USC
There have been many rumors about the Giants potentially dealing
this pick on or before draft night. However, it now appears that the team is
leaning towards picking Darnold as the heir-apparent to Eli Manning. Though
things could change in the coming weeks, The USC product impressed many scouts
at his pro day and has now become the favorite of all the QB's in this draft.
Should he be taken at No 1, the Giants could go with Wyoming QB Josh Allen whom
like Darnold, has risen in the ranks among scouts and GM's
2. Sam Hubbard DE Ohio State
After trading Jason Pierre-Paul away, The Giants find themselves
in need of a suitable replacement to place opposite Olivier Vernon. Hubbard
will more than fill that void as he possesses the aggressiveness and speed to
handle the 3-4 schemes new Defensive Coordinator James Bettcher will be
implementing.
3. Austin Corbett C/OT Nevada
Weston Richburg is gone, and the offensive line is being rebuilt.
The Giants couldn't afford to spend too much money on a center in free agency
after signing Nate Solder, so they will find their new center in the draft.
Corbett doubled as both a center and tackle in college. His high work ethic and
instincts will make him an asset as the retooling of front five continues.
3. Brandon Parker OT North Carolina A&T
Ereck Flowers has been a near bust for the Giants so one would
have to believe that the team will look to hastily replace him as the revamped
front begins to take shape. Parker has 4 years under his belt at tackle and is
far more capable of getting the most out of his size than the previous lineman
the team has employed in the past 5 years.
4. Rashaan Gaulden CB Tennessee
Despite the recent signing of veteran corner William Gay, the
secondary still needs more depth. With one pick left, New York will need to
address this by selecting a capable defensive back with a high upside. Gaulden
was one of the lone bright spots for a less than stellar Volunteers team,
making a standout the Giants should not pass up on if he's available here
5 Josh Adams RB Notre Dame
The Giants currently fins themselves in RB limbo. They've added
the likes of Johnathan Stewart whom is still strong but aging, and they also
have a squirrely young back in Wayne Gallman. The others however, are unproven.
If the draft goes accordingly, they will have passed up on taking Saquan
Barkley in the first. Adams had a great career at Notre Dame with his best
season coming this past year. If he's still available here, The Giants are
likely to take him.
