NFL mock draft season is in full swing, and now with all the trades and player movement, teams’ positioning and needs are changing.
The New York Giants have not been effected position-wise as they still hold the fifth and seventh overall selections in the first round. The teams around them however, may have changed their priorities.
In the latest mock draft from The Sporting News, the Giants stick to their guns and bring in a much needed offensive tackle and a cover cornerback.
5. New York Giants (4-13): Evan Neal, OT, Alabama (6-7, 337 pounds)
The Giants have hacked away on their offensive line by getting new interior starting options in Matt Gono, Jon Feliciano and Mark Glowinski. They also parted ways with Nate Solder. They need a rock of an all-around tackle to complement the edge blocking of first-rounder Andrew Thomas. Neal fits the bill for former Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll.
There’s no argument here. If Neal is somehow left on the board, the Giants should run to the podium with the card. He can play both tackle positions and is as a unique an athlete as you will find in any draft.
It’s not often the Giants can fall into a franchise player such as this, so Giant fans (and Daniel Jones) will be applauding this stroke of luck.
7. New York Giants (from Chicago Bears): Derek Stingley Jr., CB, LSU (6-1, 195 pounds)
Stingley is in play for this pick with the rumors the Giants are trying to move James Bradberry and his big contract under new GM Joe Scoen. Stingley is a big and long dynamic cover man and elite on-ball playmaking skills in the Jalen Ramsey mold.
Good player and at a position of need if they do end up dealing James Bradberry, but Stingley might not be the pick here with Cincinnati’s Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner still available.
Overall, the Giants land two potential Pro Bowlers and upgrade their sagging roster after years of mixing and matching with free agents.