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My picks for rounds 1-3

1st and 10 : 3/28/2023 6:18 am
call it a wish list or a mock, I think these 3 would transform our team:

Rd 1

(OG) O'Cyrus Torrence - Addresses a need is a mauler.

Rd 2

(CB) Tyrique Stevenson - Played great ball over the last 2 years at Miami

Rd 3

(OC) Luke Wypler - I think he will be available at this spot

IF Torrence is not there in round 1, I double down on either the top TE to pair with Waller or go edge with Murphy and add to our pass rush.

Thought of putting in Jack Cambell in rd 2 in place of Tyrique, but I think CB is a bigger need right now.

Who are your favorites (realistic) for the first 3 rounds?
Some of my favorites  
Mike in NY : 3/28/2023 6:41 am : link
R1 - I would love one of my top 3 CB (Gonzalez, Witherspoon, Porter) or top 3 WR (JSN, Addison, Hyatt). Barring that, my short list includes Cody Mauch, John Michael Schmitz, Bijan Robinson)

R2 - This looks like it could be a sweet spot for a CB or EDGE. Really too many names to list here

R3 - From doing mocks on places like PFN and Fanspeak simulators, I am generally seeing a lot of talent at DB (both CB and S) as well as both lines. You also have a number of off ball LB’s in this area like Henley from Washington State
I am starting to go  
1st and 10 : 3/28/2023 6:55 am : link
against the grain of most mock drafts and not go WR in rd 1, no one in this years corp of WR's blow me away.

Would rather spend it on the top IOL, CB or LB available.

Would not be opposed to spend the rd 1 pick on a TE either as I think Waller will be split out wide more than we realize, creating a nightmare for opposing teams to have to deal with Waller, Bellinger and our pick in rd 1. But I know this would be overkill considering we have glaring needs on IOL and CB right now.

I’m probably in the minority  
Dang Man : 3/28/2023 7:21 am : link
But the Giants rank in the bottom third of the league in sacks and TFL, and gave up over 5 ypc last year. I would not be surprised to see them go DL round 1. It’s also a safeguard for possible cap casualties, free agency and Ojulari’s health. Good DLs allow good ILBs to flourish.
If you guys want a WR on day 2  
Rjanyg : 3/28/2023 7:22 am : link
Watch video of Mingo from Ole Miss. 6’2” 220 lbs.

Reminds me of AJ Brown.

He could be had with pick 57 but I think he won’t last to our 3rd round pick.
RE: I’m probably in the minority  
Dang Man : 3/28/2023 7:23 am : link
In comment 16076714 Dang Man said:
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But the Giants rank in the bottom third of the league in sacks and TFL, and gave up over 5 ypc last year. I would not be surprised to see them go DL round 1. It’s also a safeguard for possible cap casualties, free agency and Ojulari’s health. Good DLs allow good ILBs to flourish.


Should add that I’d love to see Luke Van Ness in blue. Could see BJ Ojulari as an edge as well.
RE: If you guys want a WR on day 2  
robbieballs2003 : 3/28/2023 7:34 am : link
In comment 16076715 Rjanyg said:
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Watch video of Mingo from Ole Miss. 6’2” 220 lbs.

Reminds me of AJ Brown.

He could be had with pick 57 but I think he won’t last to our 3rd round pick.


There should be a handful of nice WRs on day 2. Obviously mocks don't mean shit but I always find myself passing on the WRs at 25 too. Honestly, a trade down would really be nice depending on what the terms are. I see a lot of guys available later on that can help. There always seems to be WR, CB, OL later on after our first pick. I know this may sound weird but I can see the Giants going LB early. A guy like Simpson makes a ton of sense because of his speed and versatility where he can play inside, outside, and in the slot. He reminds me a little of Parsons or that guy that everyone wanted years ago who is on Arizona, Isaiah Simmons. I'm not saying we definitely take him but I can see Wink loving him. Also, there seems to be some real depth at DL of guys of all shapes and sizes after the first. This will be a fun draft
Jake Bobo WR UCLA  
jnoble : 3/28/2023 9:00 am : link
... is someone to keep an eye on if he's still there in the later rounds
My 1st 4 rounds...  
Brown_Hornet : 3/28/2023 9:12 am : link
...

25.
Jalin Hyatt
WR Tennessee

57.
John Michael Schmitz
OC Minnesota

89.
Kyu Blu Kelly
CB Stanford

128.
Zach Harrison
EDGE Ohio State
Hard to see Giants picking an OG  
CornerStone246+17 : 3/28/2023 9:18 am : link
When they have a high 3rd round pick in Ezeudu they still clearly belive in and want to start at LG. And then Glowinski who is on a decent contract for an OG at the other spot. Lastly Giants haven't spent a #1 on an OG in 30+ years. Schoen also said he stresses positional value especially in the early rounds which is in line with tradtional organizational philosophy.
I'm fine with that (OP)  
Spider43 : 3/28/2023 9:51 am : link
A bunch of folks here might be surprised IF the first four picks we make will be on the offensive line. I won't be. The confluence of so many events that have happened since the season ended leads me to think that way.
I meant  
Spider43 : 3/28/2023 10:01 am : link
Two out of the first four picks on the OL, rather.
RE: I’m probably in the minority  
MotownGIANTS : 3/28/2023 2:07 pm : link
In comment 16076714 Dang Man said:
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But the Giants rank in the bottom third of the league in sacks and TFL, and gave up over 5 ypc last year. I would not be surprised to see them go DL round 1. It’s also a safeguard for possible cap casualties, free agency and Ojulari’s health. Good DLs allow good ILBs to flourish.



I like this thinking as well. Though I like the draft above too. You are correct we can not count on Azeez as is stands (Love the kid when he plays though) However getting the rest of the OL together benefits the O as a whole. It let's everyone be more efficient. I get a feeling the draft above is more likely than folks realize or Rd11 IOL, Rd2 WR and Rd3 BPA from CB/OLB/WR in that order with Rd4 being WR, IOL and DT BPA at these 3 positions. However if we sign the DT in FA DT falls off unless someone fell from a previous round, we look for a project on the back-end of the draft.
Too much OL  
JonC : 3/28/2023 2:10 pm : link
no forcing.
RE: Too much OL  
barens : 3/28/2023 2:49 pm : link
In comment 16077138 JonC said:
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no forcing.


do you think there is a much of a drop off between center prospects with potential 1st round grades and 4th round grades in this draft?
RE: I meant  
CornerStone246+17 : 3/28/2023 2:57 pm : link
In comment 16076866 Spider43 said:
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Two out of the first four picks on the OL, rather.


Ezeudu is a high 3rd he is expected to start...

Thomas and Neal are top 10 picks.

Glowinski is Schoens first signing to a decent contract.

Those are 4 starters who are likely not getting drafted over with a premium (or top 3) round pick.

Center is not a premium position and apparently they like Bredeson therefore probably gets drafted round 3 or 4 with a small chance being round 2.
.I  
AcidTest : 3/28/2023 4:02 pm : link
agree it's unlikely that the Giants will draft Torrence, although I would if he's the BPA at #25. Thomas is the only certainty on the OL right now, and therefore the only player I wouldn't "draft over." I assume that Neal will improve, but everyone else is just a journeyman or unproven. Glowinski is likely gone after this season. Bedeson is basically the default center because Gates and Feliciano left. I'd have no qualms about drafting a center on day two.
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