58, I turn down two trade offers, stay put and select Minnesota center John Michael Schmitz. Nick Falato offers his simulated predictive Giants mock draft. Here's our seven-round mock draft. But until the 2023 regular season news cycle kicks . It didnt exactly turn out advantageously, in my opinion, but I welcome the tougher decisions. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. He was named a 2022 semifinalist for the Biletnikoff Award, presented annually to the nation's leading collegiate receiver. 25 on Thursday night, but I dont envision that happening with this specific scenario. In this week's version of our mock. Height: 6-foot-6 | Weight: 313 lbs. My selection: There hasnt been much value in this specific mock draft, but Kuntz at pick No. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. What should the Giants do with the 57th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft? Early NY Giants 2023 7-round NFL Mock Draft By Zak Musso | Aug 5, 2022 Quarterback Bryce Young #9 of the Alabama Crimson Tide is chased out of the pocket by Ahmad Gardner #1 of the. In three seasons at TCU, Johnston eclipsed 115 receptions for 2,190 receiving yards and 14 scores, adding two more rushing touchdowns. Other players that the Giants hosted for top-30 visits that are projected around pick No. So, before I get to Day 3 and pick up a few steals, Ive already addressed several key areas. 1 year. I like Johnson at this value, but Georgias Robert Beal was another player I would have considered. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Thus with Barkley only expected to be signed through 2023 and Matt Breida signed through 2023, there could be a developing need for a running back on this team. Schoen recently stated in his pre-draft interview that the Giants are pretty confident a player theyll like will be available at pick No. Do not duplicate in any form without permission. 91 and 137Bills receive picks No. | Class: Junior | Age: 22 | School: Wisconsin, On the Board:C John Michael-Schmitz (Minnesota), HB Tyjaw Spears (Tulane), WR Cedric Tillman (Tennessee), WR Marvin Mims (Oklahoma). Watch the first round of the NFL Draft live from MetLife Stadium. 57 and 89. My selection: I really want the Giants to add an edge rusher; however, I think I would have added Gaines II since he is still around. New Yorks critical vulnerability on offense was a lack of explosive plays. Davis, who got thrown into the fire late last year after coming over from the Lions, is a player the Giants were reportedly after for weeks before finally signing him. I want to invest in the interior offensive line, for there are no proven starters beyond the 2023 season - hopefully, Josh Ezeudu will solidify himself in that role. 17 Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State, Bucky Brooks 2023 NFL mock draft 2.0: Raiders snag QB Will Levis; Cowboys, Chiefs add receivers, Top 101 NFL free agents of 2023: Lamar Jackson, Geno Smith headline ranking, Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier taking year off from coaching, plans to return in 2024, Falcons release QB Marcus Mariota after one season, Commanders place franchise tag on Pro Bowl DT Daron Payne for 2023 season, Commanders release QB Carson Wentz after one season, Daniel Jeremiah's top 50: 2023 NFL Draft prospect rankings 2.0, 2023 NFL free agency: Free agents, notable departures for all 32 teams. New York Giants Draft Profile | NFL Mock Draft Database Three-Round New York Giants Mock Draft - Sports Illustrated His first-rounders have largely panned out but, like Reese, had very few Day 2 and 3 hits. Share. 32 Felix Anudike-Uzomah, EDGE, Kansas State, No. He'll likely be a more productive pass-rusher in the NFL than he was at Georgia.". Hes not fully polished yet, but theres upside with Blu Kelly. Instead, they take an intelligent, versatile safety capable of getting that defense lined up. In just a few weeks, the picks will start to fly in Kansas City. 64, and the top corners on the board were Utahs Clark Phillips III, South Carolinas Darius Rush, and the undersized TreVius Hodges Tomlinson out of TCU. The 2023 NFL Draft is here! Other than for value, I continue to pick up vibes that the Giants are going to roll with what they have from a group that includes Darius Slayton, Parris Campbell, Wan'Dale Robinson (once healthy), Collin Johnson, and one of Sterling Shepard (once healthy) or Jamison Crowder, with David Sills having an outside chance of cracking into that group. Height: 6-foot-0 | Weight: 191| Class:Senior | Age: 21 | School: Stanford, On the Board: CB Corey Trice (Purdue), S JL Skinner (Boise State), RB Roschon Johnson (Texas),CB Kyu Blu Kelly (Stanford). Using Pro Football Focus draft simulator, the Giants' first-round options were respectable. With the 102nd pick, I selected Texas inside linebacker/box safety Demarvion Overshown. Demus does tend to struggle against press coverage, and he's not particularly fast in getting in and out of his breaks, but as a developmental receiver, there might be some tools there with which to work. Yards after catch will be up, up, up with this guy. Giants 2023 mock draft: A surprise first-round pick and an injection of Headline writers in the New York/New Jersey area rejoice when this pick is made. But the Giants have a glaring need in the middle of the offensive line so they address it here. That athleticism is one of Tippmann'a biggest appeals. Over the last two seasons at Auburn, Hall picked up 15.5 sacks and 24 tackles for loss, working as both a linebacker and defensive lineman. Overall, Im okay with this draft, but Ive seen better. 3. Who better to add to the mix than the FBS leader in pick-sixes? The news of the day for Giants fans on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. 2024 mock: An early peek at potential Top 20 Draft picks. Chicago Bears, 3-14: Will Anderson, EDGE Alabama The Chicago Bears will likely be looking to deal this pick for a haul, but we're not going to project. Pool owns the program record with 441 career tackles as an off-ball defender. Christian McCaffrey, RB, San Francisco 49ers. Giants final 7-round mock draft: Joe Schoen prioritizes secondary By Ryan Honey - 04/25/2023 Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports The 2023 NFL draft is inching closer. Then there is Jihad Ward, signed for another year, and Elerson Smith, a prospect who hasn't been able to stay on the field much since being drafted two years ago, and Tomon Fox, who has flashed. 39 Cody Mauch, OT, North Dakota State, No. They're not going to wait . But there is always room for more improvement, especially if one considers that, as of right now, Leonard Williams isn't signed beyond this year and that D.J. Ernie Accorsi had more overall success than any Giants GM and Jerry Reese drafted some of the franchises best players but his drafts lacked depth. Austin Ekeler, RB . His speed also helps him as a receiver--he has a 99.1 elusiveness rating from Pro Football Focus, which begs the question as to whether he might make for a better option as a kickoff returner--he didn't do that much in college, but he does have some experience--instead of Gary Brightwell, who held the job last year. The New York Giants received two compensatory draft selections from the league on Thursday, raising their total to 11 for the upcoming NFL draft. Patricia Traina Apr 11, 2023 12:00 PM EDT In this story: New York Giants In less than three weeks, the NFL mock draft season ends, and the world will soon find out what the various NFL. The news of the day for Giants fans on Thursday, July 20, 2023. I like Spears a lot, and the fit makes sense for the Giants with, or without, Saquon Barkley. The head coach is Brian Daboll and he wants to throw it more often and with more proficiency than the Giants did in 2022. Still, I was okay with selecting the last running back in my second tier of RBs. What should the Giants do with the 25th and 57th overall picks in the 2023 NFL Draft? The more I think about it, the more Im convinced the Giants are going cornerback at this spot. The Giants schedule with links to buy tickets can be found here. Want to catch a game? He should be in . I would have also considered Utah LB Mohamoud Diabate; he needs work as a linebacker and is undersized, but he's very explosive at only 21 years old. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Quentin Johnston and Jaxon Smith-Njigba were the only two receivers selected. Let's talk a bit about Reid, who ranked 22nd on Bruce Feldman's "Freak List" for his ability to do box jumps from 48-52 inches and move at speeds up to 19 mph, both incredible accomplishments for a man that big. Giants 7-Round Mock Draft 2023: Rebuild Not Yet Complete The Giants have several wide receivers but most project best on the inside. The 2023 NFL Draft is mere weeks away. Coming off a season during which he racked up 96 catches for 1,355 yards and 10 touchdowns, Rice was targeted on passes of 15-plus air yards more often than all but two players in the country. Players I considered were Lousivilles Yasir Abdullah (LB/EDGE), LSUs Jaquelin Roy (IDL), Oklahomas Jalen Redmond (IDL), Cincinnatis Ivan Pace Jr. (LB), and Auburns Owen Pappoe (LB). The Giants add more competition opposite Adoree Jackson by selecting the 21-year-old Stanford Cardinal. Scruggs wont be forced to start in 2022. NEW YORK GIANTS: WR JAXON. Odds and lines subject to change. 2023 New York Giants. All Rights Reserved. Sign up for the The Draft Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. There are few players in the NFL with Martins freak athletic testing, versatility, and sure tackling ability. Thats why I jumped all over 6-foot-7 Georgia tight end Darnell Washington with the 62nd selection (obtained with the previous trade). 12. He has the moves to shake defenders and gain yards after the catch--he finished his college career having averaged seven YAC. At 6-2 and 223 pounds, this is one of those Ill take him athletes when you see him coming off the bus. As a pass rusher, he seems to favor the bull rush, his 34 pressures putting him sixth among interior defenders in this draft class. 1 option in the pass game with the acquisition of star tight end Darren Waller. 172) of 2023 NFL Draft, DL Jordan Riley - Selection List Signing (May 6), DB Gervarrius Owens - Selected in Round 7 (Pick No. With no standout on the board at a position Im looking for, I take the Chiefs deal and move down to 30 and grab that early third-rounder. If the Giants don't take a receiver in the first round, you can bet they'll be taking one in the second round. Currently, they have Tyre Phillips, Korey Cunningham, and Matt Peart on the roster to compete for that role. Power back who runs hard, almost angry at times and only one fumble in college. New York Giants mock draft 2023: Bolstering the defense for a run at NFC East title Jason Burgos After a surprisingly strong showing for the New York Giants in 2022, Big Blue has a. In less than a month, the picks will start to fly in Kansas City as the Giants, who hold the 25th overall pick, will welcome their newest additions from the college ranks. With Julian Love departing in free agency, a defensive back like Brian Branch might also make sense here. March 12, 2023 10:55 am ET. Notably, Kiper delineated three trades in the top five picks alone, with the Chicago Bears cashing in on a trade for their highly-coveted first overall selection. The Giants have Darren Waller and Daniel Bellinger for that. Robinson's five forced fumbles tied him for second in the FBS with Houston's D'Anthony Jones. 25 and select their top-ranked player. I wanted to add a linebacker - thought about Vanderbilts Anfrenee Orji - but the Giants expressed interest in Hill, and his style fits Martindales philosophy. of 2024 mock drafts. Soon enough,. 1 (14): Kyle Teel, C, Virginia. ", Analysis: "The Giants made one of the bigger splashes of the free agency period trading for Darren Waller to give Daniel Jones some weapons. I could easily see them going Jordan Addison, who I believe may have a better chance of being available, but they were both unselected in this mock draft. That's what these past few picks have been all about. 2023 MLB Mock Draft: Pirates go with LSU standout at No. 1, plus The draft analyst positioned Johnston as the third-best receiver, just behind Boston College's Zay Flowers and Ohio State's Jaxon Smith-Njigba, respectively. They want to add playmakers around their now $40-million-a-year quarterback. 2 (50): Nazzan Zanetello, SS, Christian Brothers College High School (MO) Best to trade back and pick up the second pick in the fifth round. You'll now receive the top Giants Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. . A pass rusher with a plan, Robinson has decent agility and foot quickness and relies on various pass-rush moves in his toolbox. Scruggs started nine games at right guard and seventeen at center, including all of his appearances in 2022. New York Giants Draft Profile | NFL Mock Draft Database Consensus Mock Drafts New York Giants Draft Capital: 1295 (21st) Team Needs: WR, IOL, CB, LB, S, RB, DL, EDGE, TE, QB, OT, LS, P, K 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2023 Pre-Draft Picks R1 (25) R2 (57) R3 (89) R4 (128) R5 (160) R5 (172) R6 (209) R7 (240) R7 (243) R7 (254) Miami CB Tyrique Stevenson was selected at pick No. 57 overall: North Carolina WR Josh Downs. At the turn of the snake here, the choice is wide open, but St. Brown deserves the second-round nod after eclipsing 100 receptions last season. Jones, at 6-1 and 227 pounds, needs time to develop but he should be an immediate special teams contributor. His length, size, and movement skills will interest defensive back coaches around the league. Ideally, he would win the starting job. Heres how he can build on last years class in the first three rounds this year. Over the years, the New York Giants have perplexed me. 2. It was difficult to pass on Wisconsin center Joe Tippmann and North Dakota State OL Cody Mauch, who played tackle in college but projects to the inside at the next level. DuBose is a value at this point of the draft. 33 and 65 for Nos. It's time they end the revolving door at the position, which has seen a different starting center on opening day every year since 2017. Demus has a wide catch radius thanks to his length and wingspan, and he has soft hands--only 14 career drops, most of those coming in the 2019 campaign (six). I have yet to address the EDGE spot, which is not something Im comfortable with. My selection: If I was going to select an IOL, I would select UCLAs Jon Gaines III who is very light on his feet and had a fantastic combine. The Giants are a smart team who prepare for the future. Showcasing a safe pair of hands, he dropped just two of the 61 catchable passes thrown his way in 2022. 27 Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Mississippi State, No. And when you blitz that much, you want ball hawks on the back end. 1 in a committee if Barkley is not retained after the season. The news of the day for Giants fans on Monday, July 24, 2023. ", Pick: Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Mississippi State, Analysis: "Forbes is lean at 6-foot-1 and 166 pounds, but he has great speed and fantastic instincts in coverage. Suffice it to say, this mock you're about to read is a lot different in that I even threw caution to the wind and engaged in a trade. Beavers is coming off a torn ACL, so it remains to be seen if he's lost anything off his game which last year looked so promising in his role as a downhill thumper. Giants seven-round NFL Mock Draft: Prioritizing receiver, corner Duggan capped a playoff-bound season last year, throwing for 3,698 yards and 32 touchdowns while only tossing eight interceptions. RB, New York Giants. 2023 NFL draft: 3-round New York Giants mock v.1 In less than a month, the picks will start to fly in Kansas City as the Giants, who hold the 25th overall pick, will welcome their newest additions from the college ranks. I think the Giants like Hill, and I understand that, but I was putting thought into Alabama IDL DJ Dale and Duke LB Shaka Heyward with this selection. He averaged a healthy 3.29 yards after contact and has a second gear that often left defenders grasping at air as he whizzed by them. But there is a lot more to love about Tippmann as a prospect beyond his athleticism, such as his combination of size and strength (yes, he's taller than average for a center, but that doesn't seem to be that much of an issue in his bend), his football IQ and his play strength. My selection: I might have invested in linebacker or defensive line spot at this point of the draft. Hall also tested as a high-level athlete despite being a bit on the smaller side at 6-2, 254 pounds.