But of all the young players currently on the team, Andrew Thomas has the highest career ceiling. They should bring in a new starter through a trade (Russell Wilson, anyone?) Follow Charlotte on Twitter @charlottecrrll, Ole Miss WR Jonathan Mingo would bring some needed size to the Giants receiver room. The left tackle has shown steady Comment: Ahmad Gardner is too good to pass up with the information we have now. Mingo adds some body to the group at 6-2, 220 pounds. Jones is rumored to be asking for $45 million per season. 5, New York knew that they'd have a chance to improve the offensive line with either Ikey Ekwonu or Evan Neal still on the board. 1 receiver in the first round. Quarterback is a big worry, no doubt. PFF lists Giants' biggest offseason needs John Fennelly February 5, 2022 9:55 am ET The 2022 NFL draft is less than three months away and is approaching 26 overall pick. But is he an answer to the Giants interior lineman issues? Gettleman critics certainly have plenty of reasons to trash his tenure, but not every decision he made was wrong. But dont forget, the Giants have a slew of young linemen they are high on such as 2022 drafts Joshua Ezeudu and Marcus McKethan. Neal moved to right tackle in 2020, leading the team's offense for all 13 games on its way to a CFP National Championship. With his long speed and ability to stretch the field, Hyatt pegs as a potential replacement for free agent Darius Slayton. From there, they can work on a longer-term deal with Jones and hopefully bring him into the fold at a reasonable number. Indianapolis Colts: Myles Murphy, Edge, Clemson. -- by Chad Reuter, Ezeudu (pronounced eh-ZOO-do) played in one game as a reserve his first year on campus but remained off the field the rest of the year to retain eligibility. Based on New York's current needs, though, a few prospects feel like logical early draft targets. Big Blue needs assistance at wide receiver in this passing league. The New York Giants weren't supposed to make it this far. Cue a dose of warranted criticism for the hypocrisy. If the Jets take care of their offensive line needs in free agency, Bucky Brooks 2023 NFL mock draft 1.0: Bills, Giants land wide receivers in Round 1. Those are backup QB stats. Chicago Bears: Will Anderson Jr., Edge, Alabama. But its still a perfect time to look ahead and see where things stand right now. -- by Chad Reuter, Flott is the cousin of former Tennessee WR Velus Jones Jr., who is also hoping to be picked in the 2022 NFL Draft. That inauspicious era was marred by a number of terrible key decisions: Taking Saquon Barkley over Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson; selecting Daniel Jones sixth overall; and giving out terrible contracts to Golden Tate, Patrick Omameh, and Kenny Golladay, to name a few. February 26, 2023 7:00 am PT. 25 part of the reason I chose Torrence so heres the wide receiver you were all waiting for. He opted out of the team's bowl game to prepare for the NFL draft. 1 target on the roster. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. 1 pick overall in the 2023 NFL Draft.AP. In this mock, Torrence made the most sense for the Giants. (Top photo of OCyrus Torrence: Michael Wade / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images). First, do they even want him on their roster in 2022? Let me explain: Torrence is a hard prospect to ignore if hes still available and some of the other big name receivers were already off the board by the time I picked. It just makes too much sense given the lack of quality quarterback play in the league for these teams to invest big capital into this position. Slayton is one of Jones favorite targets and the Giants could bring him back on a cheap deal as their receiver ranks are still among the worst in the NFL. -- by Chad Reuter, This Las Vegas product was a two-star recruit despite receiving first-team All-Nevada honors as a senior tight end/linebacker (and starring in basketball and track) at Palo Verde High School. The re-signing of Daniel Jones is perhaps one of the most debated roster decisions in all of football right now. 53, No. and two scores. Therefore, the Giants should treat him as a backup. While the safety room is pretty full, pending the resolution of Julian Loves potential free agency bid, that doesnt mean there isnt room for quality depth that can shine on special teams. It was Cristobal. 34, No. This is a position of need for the Jaguars, as well. Please consider supporting us with a subscription. Here is a list of the Giants top 10 unrestricted free agents and what the team may do with them. Round 7: Dante Stills, DL, West Virginia Remember what I said about line depth? The Giants have some intriguing young talent in CorDale Flott and Aaron Robinson, but it still makes plenty of sense to draft a corner or two in this draft. Please check your email for a confirmation. Team needs: OG, C, EDGE, CB, LB, RB, OT Cap space: $13.7M (10th) Top draft picks: No. And Gonzalez, who is big (6-2, 201), fast, and has experience in a big-time program certainly seems to fit the bill as a guy who can make an impact immediately. Each is ranked between 20th and 32nd overall on the Bleacher Report Scouting Department's latest draft board. Two of his uncles played football with the Miami Hurricanes and in the NFL: running back Cleveland Gary (first-round pick of the Rams in 1989) and defensive lineman Jimmie Jones (third-round pick of Dallas in 1990, where he won two Super Bowls). and returning punts (6-20-3.3) in 13 games with 12 starts. This means that, for them, the realistic first Schoen will start by attempting to retain his own impending free agents. The only players guaranteed to be on the Giants roster in 2022 (barring a trade) are Leonard Williams, Kenny Golladay, Adoree Jackson, Logan Ryan, Andrew Thomas, and Saquon Barkley. With a talented crop of free-agent tight ends, including Dalton Schultz, Mike Gesicki and former Giant Evan Engram, it wouldn't be a shock to see New York target someone to pair with rookie TE Daniel Bellinger. In the latest 2022 NFL mock draft from our friend Luke Easterling at Draft Wire, the Giants do a good job addressing most of the above needs over the first three rounds. 14. Philadelphia Eagles: Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Alabama. That said, theres plenty of time to change my mind, and thats what should happen based on all the events to come. The Lions also need to look at the future at quarterback, no matter what happens with Jared Goff in 2023, and Levis is another guy with good long-term potential who could benefit from watching for a year or two. The Giants were still able to land a budding star wide receiver Kadarius Toney while adding Chicagos first- and fourth-round picks in 2022. When healthy, Shepard is the Giants best route runners and a favorite target of Jones. After being one of the leagues worst just a couple short years ago, theyve developed into arguably the The 2022 season was a huge turnaround campaign for the Giants.And now, one year after making two top-10 picks, Big Blue finds itself on the back end of the first round entering the 2023 NFL Draft. Either the tag or a short-term deal that is around the price of the tag.". Tampa Bay Bucs: Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas, 20. Well have to wait and see how teams attack free agency before we know exactly what theyll be prioritizing at the draft. According to a report by ESPN in December, the answer to the first question is yes. Ezeudu missed the first two games of 2020 with a lower-body injury but still played well enough in his 10 starts (three at right tackle, seven at left guard) to receive third-team All-ACC accolades from league coaches. John Schmeelk sits down with NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah to discuss the Giants' biggest needs in free agency, building the offense and good fits in the 2023 NFL Therefore, Day 2 and 3 prospects like Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta, Georgia cornerback Kelee Ringo, LSU safety Jay Ward, Boston College wideout Zay Flowers, Tennessee receiver Jalin Hyatt and Iowa cornerback Riley Moss should be on the Giants' radar. 10. Note: Players are ranked from most important on down. This Las Vegas product was Is there any more evidence of the lack of talent at the position than the Giants signing Jarrad Davis off waivers in Week 17, then starting him in both of their playoff games? From there, Giants general manager Joe Schoen will try adding pieces through free agency, the draft and the trade market in order to make the roster even better. The first big event of the 2023 NFL offseason is set to get underway. New York Giants Needs, Pre-Draft Analysis: NFL Draft 2022 There wasnt any pop out of last years draft Azeez Ojulari came up with eight sacks, and that was about it but this one has to dominate with the fifth overall pick, the seventh, and with three of the top 36 and five in the top 81. With The Giants check off another of our top-priority needs with CB Cordale Flott. Of course, to bring in a big name takes big money something the Giants, without financial finagling, dont currently have. Doing so with a post-June 1 designation would clear another $13.5 million in 2023 cap space. When asked about why he picked Oregon, Thibodeaux said, "It was journalism. Results from Consensus Mock Draft: A Most recent mock draft update: 4/29/2022 The Giants add to their pass-rush needs with Kayvon Thibodeaux at #5. He provides great length and physicality down the field. A, Most recent mock draft update: 2022 NFL Draft order: Giants, Jaguars, Jets moving up in top 10. Once the Giants get things sorted out at the top, the attention will turn to overhauling a roster that, outside of the skill positions, was really bad in 2021. -- by Chad Reuter, "Dale" transferred from Nebraska to Kentucky for the 2021 season to be closer to his hometown of Frankfort - his grandmother's post-COVID complications were one factor. A "nifty weapon" sounds like something that would be fun to see in Daboll's offense. This is a huge position on an NFL roster and it helps to get it right. WR Zay Flowers is becoming one of the more polarizing players when discussing the Giants draft plans. Here's the good news for New York: The Giants are projected to have $52.5 million in cap space this offseason, the second-most in the NFL. Cincinnati Bengals: Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia, 29. 5. The 6-0, 180-pound Turner tallied 36 tackles, including one for loss, one interception, 11 pass breakups and a fumble recovery this season for the Wolverines. Unfortunately, there isn't a clear-cut No. 7 overall picks in the 2022 NFL Draft, if the season ended today. New York ranked in the bottom part of the league in pass-rush win rate, pass-block win rate, defensive sack rate, and rushing yards gained per game. Please check your email for a confirmation. Defensive backs like C.J. 46 and a 2024 second-round pick to the Panthers in exchange for the No. The 6-4, 285-pound Stills plays with a lot of energy. Well, Stills adds to it coming off a productive season with 26 tackles, including 13 solo, 4.5 sacks and nine tackles for loss. News never stops. Sauce Gardner showed last year with the Jets just how much of an impact a cornerback can make as a rookie. No surprise, then, that the G-Men with one playoff appearance in 11 years are looking to make a move. The biggest defensive priority, though, should be finding a standout run-stuffer to lead the linebacker corps. There is much more at stake, all across the roster. Shepard joins WanDale Robinson as Giants wideouts to have suffered major injuries in 2022 and joins Darius Slayton in being unattached for 2023. With a belief that they could be more than just a rebuilding team, the Giants ran head-first into the season instead of taking baby steps. Even if James and Slayton are back in the mix, the Giants could stand to upgrade their receiving corps. Kenny Golladay will likely be cut. Thats the way it worked out here, and he gives the Falcons defense a key building block as they try to get back to relevance. He could very well be the top corner in the league for years to come. By all indications, Dave Gettlemans four-year run as the teams embattled general manager is also over. Tackle Nate Solder finally comes off New Yorks books, and the Giants will be looking to upgrade. New Orleans Saints: Isaiah Foskey, Edge, Notre Dame, 30. Wide receiver is a bit of a surprise, but Wan'Dale Robinson ranks in the 95th percentile for Breakout Age and 99th percentile for Target Share. Jacksonville Jaguars: Bryan Bresee, DT, Clemson, 25. Changes are coming for the New York Giants, and in our offseason preview, we explore their team needs, 2022 salary cap, and NFL Draft picks. Our first trade of the draft as the Patriots trade up to get a guy who was extremely productive as a wide receiver in college: he put up nearly 1,600 receiving yards This is a look at the first The NY Giants currently own the No. The Giants are not losing game-wrecking playmakers at the tight end position, but they will be faced with the dilemma of replacing ample production from Kyle Rudolph and Evan Engram. McKethan earned honorable mention All-ACC notice in 2020 after starting all 12 games at right guard and repeated that honor in 2021 for his play in all 13 games at right guard. If the team parts with Bradberry to conserve salary cap space, then draft Gardner. This means that, for them, the realistic first-round options will depend on how the early stages of the draft unfold. The Giants also have an extra third from the Chiefs, via the Kadarius Toney trade. 2022 And second, do they want to pick up his fully guaranteed fifth-year option? Big-bodied receiver Quentin Johnston was already off the board in my simulation before No. 9 pick. Round 7: Daniel Scott, S, Cal Like Howden, Scott could provide depth at safety while finding a role on special teams. The odds of all four of those players coming back in 2022 arent very high, and that would be a lot of depth to lose. Spears could provide the spark the Giants offense will need if Barkley does leave. PFF lists Giants' biggest offseason needs John Fennelly February 5, 2022 9:55 am ET The 2022 NFL draft is less than three months away and is approaching quickly. And probably should be back. But still ahead is the most important part of the process: the draft. The 2022 NFL Draft starts on Thursday, April 28. However, it is not too much of a stretch to think it could play out that way. 1:14 pm ET, NFL combine 2023 snubs and how other non-invites fared, Young-Richardson: Debate between production, potential, NFL combine 2023: Dates, times, how to watch, prospects, 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Colts, Bucs trade up for QBs, 2023 NFL Scouting Combine primer: Biggest storylines, Sleepers that could impress at the NFL Combine, Perfect Giants NFL Draft plan: Invest in OL for Jones, NFL mock: Lions snag QB as Colts trade up to No. Johnson might be the most impactful among that group. All rights reserved (About Us). Ebiketie is not the prototypical edge rusher in regards to size but he is a high activity player. But Love is likely to command anywhere from $8-10 million per year. In defensive coordinator Wink Martindales multi-faceted scheme, that skill set could work out very nicely. 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