NY Giants Post-Free Agency Mock Draft

Sonny Styles was gone, and so was explosive home run hitter Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love.

Arvell Reese, fortunately, was still there, so the Giants got a chance to take a guy who could potentially be the best prospect in the draft at number five.

I think the plan with Reese should be to continue playing him as a stand-up, off-ball linebacker on the inside next to Tremaine Edmunds, but also utilize his ability to rush the passer in blitzing situations.

If he excels the way I believe he can at that position, then you have a starting “MIKE” linebacker for the next 10+ years.

If he struggles, you always have the option to put his hand in the dirt and make him a full-time edge rusher.

Round 2 Pick 37: DT Kayden McDonald, Ohio State

Since we addressed a need and the best player available at No. 5, there was an opportunity to do the same thing at No. 37.

Kayden McDonald has been flying under the radar because of how many edge rushers and receivers people have been talking about as first-round picks.

However, he is probably the most complete run-stuffing defensive tackle in this draft class.

Getting a guy who should be a first-round talent in the second round is automatically a win, but when you fill a need on the defensive line, it makes it even better.

Round 4, Pick 105: WR Skyler Bell, UConn

I almost couldn’t believe that Skyler Bell was still available in the fourth round, but there he was.

With there being a need to add more talent to the pass receivers for the long term, it was impossible to pass up this opportunity to grab him.

Some of the more elite-level explosive X receivers were off the board, so the value in getting a guy who can play X and can be a Z is something that was impossible to pass up.

He is a plus route runner and a master tactician; he wins consistently at the point of attack, and he is more physical than many give him credit for. A potential starter in the fourth round is always valuable.

Round 5, Pick 145: CB Tacario Davis, Washington

Davis is 100% an upside pick. He is 6-foot-4 with long arms and has already proven at the collegiate level to be disruptive at the position.

He still needs refinement in his technique and to work on consistently getting in and out of his breaks.

However, the 4.41 speed, the explosiveness, and the size are things you can't pass up in a corner you're taking in the fifth round. He has the chance to be a legitimate steal in this draft. 

Round 6, Pick 186: RB Adam Randall, Clemson

The Giants seem extremely interested in adding another running back to their room, so why not add one who brings size, athleticism, and the ability to be a plus as a receiver?

That is Adam Randall from Clemson. At 6-foot-3 and 232 pounds, he's one of the more physically imposing running backs in the draft.

His relatively short amount of time playing the position (similar to Tyrone Tracy) means he doesn't have as much wear on his body as other running backs coming into the league. He should fit well in a committee with Tracy, Cam Skattebo, and Devin Singletary.

Round 6, Pick 192: OT Isaiah World, Oregon

World is a great way to describe this offensive tackle. He is over 6-foot-5 and is 328 pounds. He has long 34½-inch arms, making it impossible for defenders to get around quickly when he is locked in.

He has a lot of refinement, but with other big, athletic offensive linemen on the team, he will have some good examples to learn from.

There is the possibility that he could train as a tackle and as a guard while the Giants look to reimagine their offensive linemen as bigger road graders who cover up defenders with their size.

Round 6 Pick 193: WR Josh Cameron, Baylor

In Cameron, the Giants add a big-body, productive receiver with excellent hands. He is a guy who wins with physicality and a bully's mentality on the field.

At 6-foot-1½ and 220 pounds, he will not be knocked off his route or easily moved when he is running stationary routes.

He rarely drops passes, and if there was a better understanding of his athleticism, he could have been a much higher selection.

The productivity that you get out of a sixth-round pick can be one that isn't matched by other receivers left in the draft at this point.

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