Saturday, April 7, 2018

SSnow's 2018 Giants Mock Draft

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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.

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