My selection: I didnt want to go running back this early, but the draft was not kind in this scenario. He needs to improve his upper body strength so he can sustain blocks and with his anchor so he's not routinely pushed back into the quarterback's lap in pass-pro scenarios. AP The Giants need someone to step up and claim the starting job alongside Adoree' Jackson. He was also named the winner of the Davey O'Brien and Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Awards while finishing as a runner-up for The Heisman Trophy. Bijan Robinson, RB, Atlanta Falcons. East Carolinas Keaton Mitchell, Pitts Israel Abanikanda, and Northwesterns Evan Hull were all still on the board. Wide receivers Zay Flowers (Boston College), Jordan Addison (USC/Pitt), and Jalin Hyatt (Tennessee) were all available, and the Giants hosted each player for a top-30 visit. Mock Draft Tracker 7.0: Full order set ahead of free agency - Giants.com He looked comfortable doing so against USCs Jordan Addison in 2022. 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. 13. The head coach is Brian Daboll and he wants to throw it more often and with more proficiency than the Giants did in 2022. Can play in a man coverage scheme and does well operating within ten yards of the line of scrimmage. Four tackles, four quarterbacks, two tight ends, and Texas running back Bijan Robinson were all off the board, so the Giants are set up well at pick No. Robinson's five forced fumbles tied him for second in the FBS with Houston's D'Anthony Jones. 32 Felix Anudike-Uzomah, EDGE, Kansas State, No. Last year, interceptions were as rare as rain in the desert for the Giants cornerbacks, who combined for just one pick (by Rodarius Williams). Joe Schoens record is still incomplete, but hes off to a decent start in my book. Kelly also made impactful plays in key moments, showing excellent mental toughness (2022: fourth-and-3 Q2, 12:57 vs CAL, third-and-9 Q2, 7:18; 2021: fourth-and-5 Q4, 3:18 vs. WASH). Giants 2023 mock draft: A surprise first-round pick and an injection of March 11, 2022 10:55 am ET. He has the moves to shake defenders and gain yards after the catch--he finished his college career having averaged seven YAC. The Giants expressed significant interest in the wide receiver group. It's time to start digging into the Class of 2024. Reid, who began his college career at Georgia Military College, is raw like most rookies projected this late in the draft, but there is a lot with which to work. Schoen recently stated in his pre-draft interview that the Giants are pretty confident a player theyll like will be available at pick No. All Rights Reserved. Jonathan Mayo @JonathanMayo. Provides insurance behind starters Andrew Thomas and Evan Neal. Way-too-early New York Giants 2023 NFL Draft preview 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. However, he didnt play to that size, and I believe his tape is arguably top-15 in this class. The New York Giants received two compensatory draft selections from the league on Thursday, raising their total to 11 for the upcoming NFL draft. The Giants could opt for a center in the first round, but there's a reasonable chance that at least Ohio State's Luke Wypler, Wisconsin's Joe Tippmann or Minnesota's John Michael Schmitz will be available in the second round. Now, the attention starts to swing back to April 27. The Giants need someone to step up and claim the starting job alongside Adoree Jackson. Good size for inside work at 6-3 and 235 pounds. There are many scenarios that could materialize, but Schoen and his brand-new draft room should be ready to tackle any situation. New York Giants Johnny Wilson WR, Florida State. I feel comfortable going with Blu Kelly since theres solid interior offensive line depth available for pick No. The Giants could add a tight end in this deep class, but its more of a luxury relative to other positional needs. 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. While he's not particularly explosive, he does get out of his stance in a timely manner against opponents. The Bengals need a tight end and defensive line help. View Patricia's full bio. And when you blitz that much, you want ball hawks on the back end. Headline writers in the New York/New Jersey area rejoice when this pick is made. It didnt exactly turn out advantageously, in my opinion, but I welcome the tougher decisions. 3. Kelly was solid at the Senior Bowl and adequate at the combine, with a less-than-ideal forty: Wink Martindale values length and players who can operate a press-man scheme. ", Analysis: "You can't have enough talent in the secondary when you blitz as much as defensive coordinator Wink Martindale wants to. As I've noted previously, I believe tight end Darren Waller will be the "featured" receiver in this offense, the guy who will hopefully open things up for the others underneath. While players reported for the start of the offseason workout program last week, the hours are dwindling until the 2023 NFL Draft. My selection: There hasnt been much value in this specific mock draft, but Kuntz at pick No. At No. The Yankees' Subway Series mission couldn't be clearer, Why Mets' co-aces likely aren't going anywhere at trade deadline, The Marchand and Ourand Sports Media Podcast, The Show with Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman, Amazin' But True: A NY Mets Baseball Podcast, Gangs All Here: A NY Jets Football Podcast, Gisele Bndchen 'not happy at all' about Tom Brady, Irina Shayk's weekend sleepover: report, Texas father smashes windshield to save crying baby from scorching car. Mitchell is a blazing fast runner (4.37 seconds in the 40-yard dash) coming off two straight 1,000-yard rushing seasons. Please check your email for a confirmation. ", Analysis: "The Giants may have to trade up the board a bit to secure one of the top cornerbacks in this class. 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", Analysis: "The Giants add Skoronski, who could begin his career at guard, to the blocking unit in front of Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley. 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. January 3, 2023 8:55 am ET. Pencils down. Height: 6-foot-3 | Weight: 290 lbs. Wicks opened eyes at the Senior Bowl, showing his solid work ethic and superior skill set. Xavier McKinney, who is still rehabbing from his bye-week hand accident, is also signed through this year, though it's expected that he'll get an extension. A pass rusher with a plan, Robinson has decent agility and foot quickness and relies on various pass-rush moves in his toolbox. New Yorks critical vulnerability on offense was a lack of explosive plays. 28. I Love Tyjae Spears; but as I discussed, there were RBs available later that I would have pursued. The Giants have . Still, New York was able to swing a trade for tight end Darren Waller, sign linebacker Bobby Okereke, bring back wide receivers Isaiah Hodgins, Sterling Shepardand Darius Slayton, supplement them with Parris Campbell and Jamison Crowderand fortify the defense with Rakeem Nunez-Roches, Bobby McCainand Amani Oruwariye. 137. He was one of the first evaluations I did this season. My selection: Im fine with Flowers or Addison at this spot, but Im a big fan of Emmanuel Forbes. He usually wins with his leverage. And he also has an occasional practice of freelancing. What should the Giants do with the 25th and 57th overall picks in the 2023 NFL Draft? Then there was Dave Gettleman, an analog mind in a digital world. 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. On Sunday, the New York Giants had their best performance of the season and punched their ticket to the playoffs with a 38-10 win over the Indianapolis Colts. New York had several viable options, but they ultimately chose to go the wide receiver route with Boston Colleges Zay Flowers. ", Analysis: "Hyatt exploded onto the scene in Tennessee's vertical tempo offense, catching 67 passes for 1,267 yards and 15 touchdowns, all while averaging a clean 18.9 yards per catch. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. For this final version, Mock 4.0, we used the draft simulators from Pro Football Network and Pro Football Focus, blending the two together to provide the best-guess scenarios for each pick. 4. Brown plays with a non-stop motor and flashes solid instincts. He's still a little slight of frame, but some work in an NFL strength and conditioning program should help him fill out a bit more and help him to become more effective when going up against stronger foes, particularly in the run game where sometimes he's too easily washed out. Turner, who transferred from Richmond last year, was a dominant run-stopper for the Demon Deacons, who also happened to flash signs of a strong prowess as a pass rusher. The New York Giants are primed and ready to reshape their roster as they look to build upon their 9-7-1 record last season. 1 in a committee if Barkley is not retained after the season. George Young was unpredictable, drafting Hall of Famers and colossal busts at an equal rate. At No. DT Brandin Bryant - Free Agent Signing (July 24), WR Makai Polk - Waived, No Recall (July 24), WR Dre Miller - Waived, No Recall (July 24), RB James Robinson - Free Agent Signing (July 21), WR Cole Beasley - Free Agent Signing (July 21), DB Darren Evans - Free Agent Signing (July 18), LB Jarrad Davis - Reserve/Injured (July 18), DB Leonard Johnson - Waived/Injured (July 18), DL Kobe Smith - Free Agent Signing (June 15), DL Dexter Lawrence - Signed, Renegotiated Contract (May 5), OLB Oshane Ximines - Free Agent Signing (May 5), OLB Habakkuk Baldonado - Free Agent Signing (May 5), LB Troy Brown - Free Agent Signing (May 5), DB Alex Cook - Free Agent Signing (May 5), QB Tommy DeVito - Free Agent Signing (May 5), WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton - Free Agent Signing (May 5), DB Gemon Green - Free Agent Signing (May 5), LB Dyontae Johnson - Free Agent Signing (May 5), TE Ryan Jones - Free Agent Signing (May 5), LS Cameron Lyons - Free Agent Signing (May 5), CB Deonte Banks - Selected in Round 1 (Pick No. Todd McShay expects they will work to change that in the 2023 NFL draft. Last month, he named USC WR Jordan Addison as the likeliest choice. He needs to improve most in stunt recognition and in playing with tighter hands while engaging. There's a lot of intrigue at the top, of course, but just as interesting is what might happen near the end of the first round. This is a value selection for the Giants that would make tight-end coach Andy Bischoff very happy. The Quest Diagnostics Training Center is buzzing. Before making this selection, I didnt love this situation as a proponent advocating for cornerback early in the draft. I would also consider Daniel Scott, the Cal safety, but I already made two investments in the secondary. Is Vasily Zaitsev in this mock draft; maybe Chris Kyle - because Im getting sniped! Fantasy Football 2023: Early Mock Draft Heading into Training Camp Here's our seven-round mock draft. At 6-4 and 290 pounds, McClendon has not allowed a sack since 2020, a span of 34 games. Although hes played in the slot and outside, his best NFL fit is outside. With a projected 10-yard split in the 1.6 range at 6'6", 320 pounds, he has elite size, power, and athleticism. Daniel Jones received his payday this . Who better to add to the mix than the FBS leader in pick-sixes? Trade Details: Giants send No. Heres how he can build on last years class in the first three rounds this year. But there he was, so hes a Giant. Three-Round New York Giants Mock Draft - Sports Illustrated 2023 NFL draft: Giants select WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba in latest PFF mock 2023 Giants seven-round NFL mock draft: New York shores up defense Although not very big, Mitchell, who conjures up memories of Darren Sproles, packs a punch. With QB Daniel. Scruggs started nine games at right guard and seventeen at center, including all of his appearances in 2022. He was named a 2022 semifinalist for the Biletnikoff Award, presented annually to the nation's leading collegiate receiver. Pool had a hip injury in November that required surgery. That means New York can go in any number of directions when it comes on the clock with the No. Quentin Johnston is a height/weight/speed player who excels as a deep-ball specialist. ", Pick: John Michael Schmitz, IOL, Minnesota, Analysis: "There are several good centers in this class -- Schmitz, Luke Wypler, Joe Tippmann, Steve Avila (if his NFL future isn't at guard) and we have Day 2 grades on all of them. Flowers and Addison are both good football players who fit the offense. 1 year. 89, I grab Virginia wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks, a 6-foot-2, 205-pounder with a versatile resume. Reminder: The draft order for this 2024 NFL Mock Draft is determined by current 2023 Super Bowl odds, adjusted to represent the proper amount of AFC and NFC teams for each playoff round (i.e. Giants 7-Round Mock Draft 2023: Rebuild Not Yet Complete Still, the Giants finally address the EDGE position with a 6-foot-4, 260-pound edge defender who ran a 4.49 40 with a 1.51 10-yard split. WalterFootball.com - New York Giants Gaines III is very versatile, starting 25 games at right guard, three at center, one at left guard, and one at right tackle. ", Analysis: "I wish he was a bit more of a natural hands-catcher, but he checks off a ton of the boxes you look for in a top weapon that can threaten every level of a defense. And while one might argue that sacks, while nice to have, aren't the be-all-end-all, any time a defense can force a play for negative yardage is a good thing. I selected Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon, much to the dismay of Giant fans. I dont believe the Giants will go linebacker or center in the first round. Fortunately, the running back class is deep this year. He averaged 6.0 yards per carry in 2022 and has 23 career touchdown runs. Way-too-early New York Giants 2023 NFL Draft preview By Bruce Ewing | Last updated 1/9/23 The 2023 NFL Draft is April 27-29 in Kansas City. 160 is solid. His six sacks led the team. I would like to see him execute more efficiently while locating the football down the field. ", Analysis: "The new regime gets Daniel Jones another big-bodied WR with a penchant for the big play. Spears would be an elite change of pace back behind Barkley and could be the RB No. Turner, who did not receive an invitation to the combine, has natural-looking and fluid footwork. Height: 6-foot-6 | Weight: 313 lbs. One such team is the New York Giants, who surprised almost everybody by going 9-7-1 during the regular season and then defeating the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the playoffs before falling to the eventual NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles in the divisional round. The Giants are a smart team who prepare for the future. Giants 7-Round Mock Draft 2023: March Edition Jack McKessy March 22, 2023 The New York Giants may have made the playoffs (and won a postseason game!) 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. Johnston is a big target who should fit well in the Giants' physical offense. Dallas predictably took tight end Michael Mayer out of Notre Dame, and the Bills grabbed receiver Jordan Addison at No. With this year's compensatory selections announced, the full 2023 NFL Draft order is now officially set. Giants address multiple needs in latest three-round Draft Wire mock. In this situation with both available, Schoen is selecting Zay Flowers. Giants mock draft 2023: Trade at the top, familiar names with the first 24) of 2023 NFL Draft, CB Deonte Banks - Selection List Signing (May 18), OL John Michael Schmitz - Selected in Round 2 (Pick No. Kelee Ringo at Georgia's Pro Day on March 15, 2023. Patricia Traina Feb 22, 2023 3:16 PM EST In this story: New York Giants For many, Mock Draft. | Class: Junior | Age: 22 | School: Mississippi State, On the Board: S Brian Branch (Alabama), IDL Bryan Bresee (Clemson), LB Trenton Simpson (Clemson), IOL Luke Wypler (Ohio State), LB Jack Campbell (Iowa). Forbes not only has decent height and length at 6-foot-1, but he also has 13 career interceptions over his three-year college career, four more since the next closest Power Five cornerback since 2020, per Pro Football Focuss draft guide. Here are R.J. Anderson's top 30 draft prospects and here are our first and our second 2023 first round mock drafts. At the start of the draft, the Giants have 10 selections, seven on Day 3. I like Johnson at this value, but Georgias Robert Beal was another player I would have considered. ", Analysis: "Corner or WR? ", Analysis: Despite a somewhat disappointing showing at the NFL combine in Indianapolis, Addison will likely hear his name called at the back end of Round 1. He is a perfect fit for how Martindale diversifies coverage; again, he should have more buzz than what we are currently hearing. Quentin Johnston and Jaxon Smith-Njigba were the only two receivers selected. Second round, No. 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. Although interior offensive line is the greater need, I still question if the Giants might look to add a tackle prospect that can serve as the swingman behind starters Andrew Thomas and Evan Neal. He hauled in 23 such passes for 678 yards and six scores, per Tru Media. The bet here is Banks can do the same. 27 Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Mississippi State, No. My selection: After not adding a true outside cornerback, I would be fine with the selection of Blu Kelly or Marylands Jakorian Bennett here. Strong showing at the Senior Bowl raised his stock. The Giants could put him at center or guard and find space behind his devastating blocks. 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