The New York Giants hold the 25th overall selection in the first round of this month’s NFL draft. Most experts believe they will select a wide receiver or a cornerback but could be on the outside looking in by the time they are on the clock.
The Giants could miss out on the top names in both categories at No. 25 but could land a steal with one of their next two picks — Nos. 57 and 89. They don’t necessarily need a superstar wideout, just one that fits their needs.
“The Giants have added pass-catchers this offseason, but could they still target one at No. 25? If so, what are they looking for in that guy?” writes ESPN Giants reporter Jordan Raanan.
“Anything goes with the Giants in this draft. And that includes wide receiver, as their additions are mostly on one-year deals. Explosiveness and speed are the keys for coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen. They don’t necessarily need a traditional X receiver. Given the options and pre-draft work they’ve done with the projected top wide receivers, this position remains the favorite for them in the first round.”
If the receiver market levels off, ESPN’s draft analyst Matt Miller can see the Giants grabbing an outside corner, which is perhaps their biggest need heading into the draft.
What we’re hearing about the Giants’ draft: Two positions dominate the conversations around the Giants: wide receiver and cornerback. Even after adding Parris Campbell and Jamison Crowder, re-signing Darius Slayton and Sterling Shepard, and trading for tight end Darren Waller, the pass-catcher group is shallow enough for an addition in Round 1 if the Giants like the players available. Jordan Addison (USC) and Zay Flowers (Boston College) would be good fits.
One source with knowledge of the team’s plans, however, speculated cornerback would end up the most likely target based on the Giants’ draft board and which prospects are expected to be available at No. 25. I’m keeping my eye on Emmanuel Forbes (Mississippi State) and his 14 career interceptions — including six pick-sixes.
Few mock drafts are ever close to being correct. One trade could upset the apple cart. Two or more trades and you can rip up all the prognostications.
The Giants have solved a lot of their roster issues through free agency but how much of those signings have improved the quality of the roster remains to be seen.
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