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The Coach’s Draft Recap
New York Giants: Overall 72/100
Round 1, pick 4: Andrew Thomas, OL, Georgia (8/10)
The Giants had Andrew Thomas rated as the highest graded tackle in the draft. With no one willing to take any trade offers. The giants hand was forced. Thomas has the ability to start at either side depending on what they do with Solder.
Round 2, pick 36: Xavier McKinney, S, Alabama (10/10)
McKinney gives every Giant fan the exact same production they wanted had the Giants drafted Simmons. McKinney played OLB, Safety, and took snaps covering the slot. It might not have been celebrated as Simmons. But for a 2nd rd pick with a day 1 grade fans cant complain
Round 3, pick 99: Matt Peart, OT, Connecticut (5/10- I hold the right to re-grade after redshirt year)
However that trade for Leonard Williams came and bit them in the ass, as we watched edge rushers fly off the board. A 3rd pick should and could be a starter. However Peart will be a “redshirt” this year and will take over either tackle spot depending on Thomas.
Round 4, pick 110: Darnay Holmes, CB, UCLA (5/10)
Giants have now selected 4 corners in 2 years. Outside of Julian Love who played a little in the slot and safety haven’t been great. Not to mention the 5’9 height doesn’t help when you have in your division 2 WR over 6’1.
Round 5, pick 150: Shane Lemieux, G, Oregon (8/10 if he can move to center 10/10)
With guard being position of strength this was an interesting pick. Some have said he may project into a center. That would be a help as the Giants haven’t had strong center play in years.
Round 6, pick 183: Cameron Brown, LB, Penn State (7/10)
Giants needed edge/OLB help in this draft. Finally addressed in the 6th round. Brown is a raw talent with a ton of upside.
Round 7, pick 218: Carter Coughlin, LB, Minnesota (8/10)
This was a value pick. With 4 picks in the 4th round the Giants went for best player on the board. And with a great combine Coughlin fit that.
Round 7, pick 238: T.J. Brunson, ILB, South Carolina (7/10)
Brunson was the leading tackler for the Gamecocks last season. With Connelly coming back from an ACL tear depth at the ILB spot was much needed.
Round 7, pick 247: Chris Williamson, CB, Minnesota (5/10)
See Darnay Holmes. Some of these CBs are going to get cut. With 7 on the roster right now no way they all make opening day.
Round 7, pick 255: Tae Crowder, LB, Georgia (9/10)
Converted from RB to LB was a finalist for the Butkus award. Again Giants taking value even at the last pick of the draft.
For more NFL draft recap, keep an ear out for the ODPH podcast w/e May 2nd!