The New York Giants maintain the sixth total choice on this April’s NFL draft. They’re a crew that may go in lots of instructions after a disappointing 6-11 season.
So, which method will they go? Will they abandon the corporate line and draft over quarterback Daniel Jones? Or, will they double down on Jones and add a participant who can assist him, equivalent to an offensive lineman or receiver?
Lengthy-time ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. believes the Giants will look so as to add a weapon equivalent to LSU huge receiver Malik Nabers.
The Giants acquired simply six video games out of quarterback Daniel Jones on the way in which to a misplaced season that confirmed some cracks within the basis. Defensive coordinator Wink Martindale resigned after the season, and the offense beneath coordinator Mike Kafka struggled with Tyrod Taylor and Tommy DeVito beneath heart. New York’s quarterbacks have been sacked a whopping 85 instances, probably the most within the league, and the offense ranked thirtieth in yards per play (4.5). The Giants used top-10 picks on offensive linemen in 2020 (Andrew Thomas) and 2022 (Evan Neal), however I completely might see them doing it once more, as tackles Joe Alt (Notre Dame) and Olu Fashanu(Penn State) are nonetheless obtainable on this state of affairs.
Nonetheless, I hold coming again to getting Jones extra assist, as he has by no means performed with a real No. 1 huge receiver. Nabers may very well be that. He’s coming off an 89-catch, 1,569-yard season catching passes from Jayden Daniels, and he has a uncommon mixture of velocity and route-running capability. He led the FBS with 17 catches of 30-plus yards. The Giants had simply 15 complete 30-plus yard receptions final season, 5 of which have been from rookie third-rounder Jalin Hyatt.
Kiper mocks Nabers to the Giants after predicting the primary three gamers taken can be quarterbacks (Chicago — USC’s Caleb Williams, Washington — Jalen Daniels of LSU, and New England — Drake Maye of UNC) adopted by Ohio State wideout Marvin Harrison Jr. (Arizona) and Georgia tight finish Brock Bowers.
Will basic supervisor Joe Schoen stick with his weapons on Jones and Neal and roll the cube on a large receiver? It’s potential. Nabers could be an ideal addition, but when Jones or the offensive line can’t keep wholesome will probably be like including a shiny hood decoration to a automotive that’s all the time on a elevate.
