Football Insiders breaks down La'el Collins.

I like that he has a nasty streak too.

him a lot. Massive mauler, who can also at least play RT. Would really help Beatty at LG. Lunges too much, and may not be able to play LT, but no player is perfect, even at #9. No problem with the pick, but I think he's gone before we choose, possibly to the Redskins.

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In comment 12109750 ij_reilly said:

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At that size, it's Mr. Collins unless he says otherwise :-)

that he is a RT/OG. #9 is really high for a guy like that unless you think he's a pro bowl caliber guy.

take a guy like Collins #9 overall. c'mon now

In comment 12109774 area junc said:

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take a guy like Collins #9 overall. c'mon now

Why not?

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over the next few weeks it wont even matter where guys are ranked right now.

From the article:
"Collins would best be served as a right tackle initially as he cleans up some of his flaws in year one; before he is moved over to the left tackle position in year two or three just like the Dallas Cowboys did with Tyron Smith."

So, Pugh goes to guard, per BBI's demand; Collins at RT. Then he replaces Beatty.

I dunno, is #9 too high a pick for a left tackle?

In comment 12109810 JonC said:

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Are there? I don't know, but if the Giants believe that Collins has what it takes to play LT, then they'd be fools not to take him there if he's still on the board. Ditto for Peat or Scherff.

Its not where WE think people are or should be ranked.. Its where the GIANTS have people ranked.

Some think he can, some think there's no chance. It's part of the evaluation process. A LT at #9 of this draft is good value, I just don't think he's a LT in the NFL.

I'd pick Peat and run. I like Scherff better than Collins but he also looks like a RT to me.

Chances are NYG will value a DE or WR ahead of a RT, thus my comments.

that he has the athletic ability to start at LT after starting elsewhere on the oline for his 1st 2 years.

If RT is his ceiling, year #9 is a bit high.

In comment 12109832 JonC said:

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I'd pick Peat and run. I like Scherff better than Collins but he also looks like a RT to me. Chances are NYG will value a DE or WR ahead of a RT, thus my comments.

LT or WR for me in the 1st round.

they need to improve the pass rush..

I'm just not crazy about any of the DE prospects at #9 not named Randy Gregory.

I'm pretty confident in their choice.

that's the one identifier I would be wary of.

In comment 12109771 Lionhart28 said:

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that he is a RT/OG. #9 is really high for a guy like that unless you think he's a pro bowl caliber guy.

I'd say he's a very good rt/og who can initially back up lt and in a year or two move to lt. I'd be comfortable if we take him at 9.

and I really liked him as a prospect, he's just so slim, plays with no lead in his arse at POA, doesn't shed blocks well, etc.

Can someone tell me how the heck to pronounce that first name "La'el"??

If Peat or Collins project well to LT , one will likely be the pick at 9.

In comment 12109963 ij_reilly said:

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Can someone tell me how the heck to pronounce that first name "La'el"??

It's like it's spelled as far as I understand it. LA EL

If he's going to hold down a starting spot on the line for a decade, be a team leader, and go to some pro bowls along the way, #9 isn't too high for a guy like him at RT or G.

I remember when the Raiders took a punter in the first round - something that everybody said was batshit crazy - and that worked out pretty well.

And has a good shot at finishing in the top 10 overall.

Collins does everything you want out of a RT and/or G, and I think he can play LT in a year or two as well. I think he can be a Pro Bowl type no matter where he plays. With the gray areas along the NYG OL, he would be a welcomed addition. There are couple things I would want to see cleaned up before putting him on the left side, but he can do it. Very confident in him.

In comment 12109825 Klaatu said:

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In comment 12109810 JonC said: Quote: . Are there? I don't know, but if the Giants believe that Collins has what it takes to play LT, then they'd be fools not to take him there if he's still on the board. Ditto for Peat or Scherff.

agree 100% with Klaatu here.

sounds like he'd almost be an ideal pick for the Giants (if no big time defensive playmakers are available).

He'd be a Day 1 starter at LG (or RT if they opt to move Pugh) and could take over for Beatty in 2016/2017.

In comment 12110120 giants#1 said:

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sounds like he'd almost be an ideal pick for the Giants (if no big time defensive playmakers are available). He'd be a Day 1 starter at LG (or RT if they opt to move Pugh) and could take over for Beatty in 2016/2017.

Really Liking him and Peat. I think Collins has the higher overall upside of the two but I question his ability to play LT a little more.

In comment 12109963 ij_reilly said:

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Can someone tell me how the heck to pronounce that first name "La'el"??

makes me think of this ...

mentioned so far in our draft discussions.I,ve been rooting for receivers the last couple of years, but this is the year for the OT. Collins sounds good.