2022 draft question

Just one perspective. CBS has your players ranked thusly:

Round 1

Tyler Linderbaum, OC, Iowa -9
Kenyon Green, OG, Texas A& M -10
Aiden Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan -21
George Karloftic, Edge, Purdue -6

Round 2

Lewis Cine, S, Georgia - not in top 100
Devin Lloyd, LB, Utah - 49

These are nothing definitive and I’ve see Hutchinson raked as high as 3. It does seem there are a few top edge guys and OG that could be there for us. I’d take edge guys like Hutchinson in a heartbeat or Karlaftis. That’s what I think the priority player should be. Maybe if we get the edge and OL in round 1 your LB would be a nice round 2 pick.

He's another Bosa. Never takes a play off. Natural leader.

The center seems like a legit round 1 target for us. Plug and play center with some reports saying he has pro bowl ability within the first year.

The LB in round 2 seems like he has improved every year, has speed, tackles in the 3 digits for 2 years now and is a team leader.

I would love an edge guy with the top pick, the center with the second pick and the LB with the third pick.

If he can return then one top OL is maybe enough. But without him, there are at least couple of holes to fill.

Tankathon has us picking DeMarvin Leal #7 and George Karlaftis with #15.

Not that it means much...

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And with Hutchinson sitting there. He better be pretty darn good.

You’ve got him at the right spot with G. But he’s been playing LT for A&M this year. And I don’t think he’s been all that impressive there. So it will be how high do you rate him at G. The good thing is he’s versatile enough to actually play four positions if there are injuries. I can see Green as a top 15-20 prospect.

Linderbaum is the real deal at C. A stud. Very, very athletic and you’ve got to love the Iowa pipeline for OLs. One of the factories for producing NFL OLs.

Hutch is okay, but Michigan hasn’t really played anymore yet. Eager to see him against Mich St, Penn St and Ohio State. Especially Ohio State and their excellent LT Petit-Frere.

Really like Karlaftis. Off to a slow start but has come on of late. I see a little TJ Watt at times with his variety and relentless nature. Pretty high ceiling guy…

mock posted today has Giants taking DE Hutchinson and iOL Green. Will definitely be interested in watching Hutch against some firmer competition. This mock also has the Eagles taking Karlaftis one pick before we take Hutchinson - would be an interesting mini-rivalry to watch develop over the years if it were to play out that way.

With the way things are shaking out I'm sure it will be a very popular pre-draft take that the Giants should hope to get one of the top 3 EDGE prospects and best available OL with their two 1sts, and likely in that order. I have no expertise on any of these prospects but would love for value to meet need and the Giants to grab two core guys for those roles. Would especially love if we could get an OL with OG/OT flexibility like a Rashawn Slater-type.
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mock posted today has Giants taking DE Hutchinson and iOL Green. Will definitely be interested in watching Hutch against some firmer competition. This mock also has the Eagles taking Karlaftis one pick before we take Hutchinson - would be an interesting mini-rivalry to watch develop over the years if it were to play out that way. With the way things are shaking out I'm sure it will be a very popular pre-draft take that the Giants should hope to get one of the top 3 EDGE prospects and best available OL with their two 1sts, and likely in that order. I have no expertise on any of these prospects but would love for value to meet need and the Giants to grab two core guys for those roles. Would especially love if we could get an OL with OG/OT flexibility like a Rashawn Slater-type. Link - ( New Window )

Taking Karlaftis or Hutchinson would be a coin-flip in my mind.

Neal has to be in the conversation
Freaky athlete, great feet for a 350# player
Thomas and Neal as bookends would go a long way towards stabilizing the OL.

but he is undersized. Will the Giants use a high draft pick on an undersized center? Richburg was a high second and didn't work out. I think this team could use a really good Center in the worst way, so I'd be ecstatic, but I am not sure he will fit the profile.

I like the ILB from bama Harris, plays fast and nasty. Think he can help change defense. Would like to see the SC kid for the edge. I think Kingsley shoots up into the top 10.

the big DT from Georgia. I get that is already a position of strength, but he's been flat out dominant this year.

are trying to do with their edge rushers. DeMarvin Leal reminds me of Leo Williams. George Karlaftis seems like a fit also as does Drake Jackson.

I'm not sure, but I thought i read (maybe on BBI) that Kenyon Green was supposed to start at T this year, but was terrible so they moved him back to Guard...though I haven't confirmed this info.

Also, the Georgia Kids are looking good and we know Judge likes Georgia players.

If we could get one of those pass rushers and one of those IOL, I’d be very happy.

FWIW. Has him in his top 15.

In first round is a no brainer
Put Green next to Thomas and you have an All Pro side for the next 5-7 years

Nick Gates is coming back
And hope Peart turns out to be a player

Hutchinson and Ojulari would be dangerous bookends

in the first and the guard from texas a&m Green.

I think we can get Tyler Linderbaum with miami's 2nd round pick.