The New York Giants will continue their busy slate of pre-draft meetings this coming week with several top-30 visits and a few Zoom calls.
One of the newest members added to the meeting slate is Georgia Tech defensive lineman Keion White, who is an under-the-radar candidate at No. 25 overall.
Adding to Ryan's report:
In addition to #Steelers, @GeorgiaTechFB DL Keion White has upcoming Top 30s w. #Titans, #Jaguars, #Falcons, #Ravens, #Colts, #Vikings, #Packers & #Giants, source said.
Busy month ahead for the one of the draft's most enticing and versatile defenders. https://t.co/O18DiLRICT
— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) April 7, 2023
Although viewed as a bit of a developmental talent, White has tremendous upside. NFL Network draft analyst Lance Zierlein gives him a pro comparison of John Franklin-Myers.
Athletic big man offering scheme versatility and projectable upside. White has good short-area quickness as well as speed in space. He lacks consistent early phase technique to control the rep, but his recovery talent, hustle and athletic traits put him in position to get in on the action. His pass rush is predictable and lacks focus, but he’s bendy and could take a big leap forward in this department provided the coaching catches up with the physical gifts. He’s still in the developmental phase, but his physical/athletic profile gives him a chance to become a plus starter as a 4-3 or 3-4 defensive end.
In addition to White, the Giants will also conduct a Zoom meeting with Auburn edge rusher Derick Hall.
Sources: Auburn @AuburnFootball pass rusher Derick Hall to visit #Jaguars, has #Falcons visit, Zooms with #Lions #Panthers #Bills #Rams #Giants @KPRC2 #NFLDraft2023https://t.co/9kIynVCc5O
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) April 7, 2023
Hall is a projected second-round pick who has been climbing the draft boards of late. He could slide into Round 1.
Like White, Hall is expected to take a year or two to develop at the NFL level. Zierlein gives him a pro comparison of Carl Lawson.
Explosive and long, Hall plays with a rugged demeanor and puts his traits to work as an assertive power rusher capable of putting offensive tackles in reverse. He tends to lack consistency when forced to read and react in the run game and his rush approach is predictable with charges down the fairway. However, his jolting initial contact can help him gain positioning and he’s excellent at transitioning from bulldozer to pocket vulture as a sack artist. He is average against the run, exploitable in coverage and in need of a more diversified rush approach, but a true power rush usually translates in the NFL.
While many expect the Giants to take a wide receiver, cornerback or center in the first round, do not be surprised if general manager Joe Schoen throws a curveball and adds a defensive lineman.
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