However, it is not too much of a stretch to think it could play out that way. The Giants would be absolutely insane to commit to that fifth year. Looking at the positional value of running backs these days, its tough to justify giving Barkley a monster second contract given his injury history and the fact that the running back-by-committee approach has been successful throughout the league. Each is ranked between 20th and 32nd overall on the Bleacher Report Scouting Department's latest draft board. A, Most recent mock draft update: WR Zay Flowers is becoming one of the more polarizing players when discussing the Giants draft plans. Based on New York's current needs, though, a few prospects feel like logical early draft targets. Nick Wojton. The NFL offseason is about to get very, very interesting with executives and coaches arriving in Indianapolis this week for the leagues annual scouting Combine. 6 and No. The Giants want him back and he wants to come back, but the usual roadblocks mainly money stand in the way. February 28, 2023 8:39 am ET. Stroud, QB, Ohio State. with the National Football League. That year is over, however. 26 overall pick. Chicago Bears (from Cowboys): Peter Skoronski, OT, Northwestern, 27. The New York Giants face a pivotal offseason with many difficult decisions to be made as they attempt to build on their 2022 success. On the defensive side, prospects like Utah cornerback Clark Phillips III, South Carolina cornerback Cam Smith, Clemson linebacker Trenton Simpson and Baylor defensive lineman Siaki Ika could all make sense. However, doing so would leave a lot of dead money (around $20 million) and it could leave the Giants with a void in terms of veterans at some positions. The New York Giants, barring any unforeseen changes, will enter the offseason with needs along the offensive line, at linebacker and along the edge. It just makes too much sense given the lack of quality quarterback play in the league for these teams to invest big capital into this position. He was a four-star recruit and Mr. Football in the state of Kentucky as a senior at Western Hills High School (6,795 career rushing yards, averaged 11 yards per carry). Sauce Gardner showed last year with the Jets just how much of an impact a cornerback can make as a rookie. by Dan Parr & Chase Goodbread. Hes ready made to make an impact right away as an edge rusher at 6-5, 275 pounds. Gardner is a confident prospect that has allowed zero touchdowns in his career. section: | slug: perfect-giants-2022-nfl-draft-plan-n-y-invests-in-daniel-jones-by-drafting-ol-raises-the-floor-on-defense | sport: football | route: article_single_special | All Rights Reserved. Former Giant Odell Beckham Jr., who didn't play in 2022 after suffering a torn ACL a year ago, and JuJu Smith-Schuster are likely the closest things to one. Is there any more evidence of the lack of talent at the position than the Giants signing Jarrad Davis off waivers in Week 17, then starting him in both of their playoff games? Thibodeaux (pronounced TIB-uh-doh) was the consensus No. Make Yahoo Your Homepage Discover something new every day from News, Sports, Finance, Entertainment and more! General manager Joe Schoen will have his hands full as he attempts to stretch the $44 million worth of available cap space to cover all of his roster needs. He opted out of the team's bowl game to prepare for the NFL draft. The Giants will be needing running backs no matter how this offseason shakes out and Matt Breida is a reliable, versatile back to have. If the Giants are able to lock down those spots for a decade, then it makes the odds of repairing the interior offensive line feel far less daunting. The re-signing of Daniel Jones is perhaps one of the most debated roster decisions in all of football right now. Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. It would be nice for the Giants to be able to fit Barkley back into their plans, but it takes a village for teams to have a solid running game. And the Bears didnt have a single player with more than four sacks in 2022. The combine, free agency and individual pro days will continue to shape the Giants big board ahead of the NFL Draft, but before those events take place, heres an early seven-round mock draft. The defending NFC champions are likely to lose James Bradberry in free agency, so it just makes sense for them to go out and get one of the best corners in the country during the draft. The New York Giants have limited expectations for the upcoming season as they look to address holes on their roster at the NFL Draft. WebEvery team needs improvements in the offseason. Update: The Giants fired Joe Judge as head coach and Dave Gettleman retired as general manager. The 33rd Teams 2022 NFL Draft Do-Over. 25, 2022, 7:15 a.m. New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen has two first-round picks in the 2022 NFL Draft and would like to trade back with one of them. Feb 14, 2022 at 12:28 PM. -- by Chad Reuter, McKethan (pronounced muh-KEE-thuhn) moved from South Carolina to North Carolina for college, racking up 543 knockdown blocks his senior year at Barnwell High School. 2022 Therefore, the Giants should treat him as a backup. From there, they can work on a longer-term deal with Jones and hopefully bring him into the fold at a reasonable number. 10. Round 5: Jonathan Mingo, WR, Mississippi Given such a rocky season at the position, Im picking another wide receiver who can provide depth. Beavers not only graduated to first-team all-conference honors in 2021 (102 tackles, 11.5 for loss, with 4.5 sacks, one interception, two pass break-ups, two forced fumbles in 14 starts) but was also named a finalist for the Butkus Award, given to the nation's top linebacker. The 2022 season was a huge turnaround campaign for the Giants.And now, one year after making two top-10 picks, Big Blue finds itself on the back end of the first round entering the 2023 NFL Draft. The New York Giants selected 11 players in the 2022 NFL draft, many of whom would play extensive roles for the clubs as rookies. The Giants add to their pass-rush needs with Kayvon Thibodeaux at #5. Jones is set to be a free agent when the market opens on March 15, and retaining him should be priority No. Sterling Shepard and has suffered some serious leg injuries over the past few years and its hard for a team to plunk down a ton of resources on him right now. Note: Players are ranked from most important on down. Murphy is a great fit for any defensive scheme and has the physical potential to become a dominant edge rusher. The Giants have some intriguing young talent in CorDale Flott and Aaron Robinson, but it still makes plenty of sense to draft a corner or two in this draft. 22 on Dane Bruglers big board. 3, No. pic.twitter.com/ap80nrb9IR, Copyright 2008-2022 Drafttek.com. As the 2022 NFL Draft approaches, Fortner is a player that sounds increasingly less likely to be available in the fourth round. By all indications, Dave Gettlemans four-year run as the teams embattled general manager is also over. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. He had won the Paul Hornung Award as Kentucky's top high school football player in 2018 and was a finalist for the Paul Hornung Award as college football's most versatile player the following fall. The High-end linebackers such as Tremaine Edmunds, Lavonte David and David Long Jr. are slated to be available. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. The 6-0, First, do they even want him on their roster in 2022? With his long speed and ability to stretch the field, Hyatt pegs as a potential replacement for free agent Darius Slayton. But the Giants issues go far deeper than that. TEAM, Results from Consensus Mock Draft: There was always an expectation that theyd add a linebacker in this class, with Blake Martinez and Tae Crowder leading a LB room that possesses little talent and depth. Much of that can be blamed on the revolving door of players the Giants used last season which diminished the quality and continuity of special teams. Klicken Sie auf Einstellungen verwalten um weitere Informationen zu erhalten und Ihre Einstellungen zu verwalten. He started all 10 games at the nickel spot in 2020 (43 tackles, 4.5 for loss, four pass breakups) and then lined up at cornerback, nickel and safety during the 2021 season because of injuries in the Tigers' secondary (41 tackles, one interception, three pass breakups). Now that its postseason run has ended, it's looking to build off of what it accomplished in 2022 and forge a legitimate Super Bowl contender for 2023. Green Bay Packers: Cam Smith, CB, South Carolina, Ex-Buccaneers, Patriots star Tom Brady signs new deal, Huge news from Eagles Jason Kelce with Instagram announcement, Hospitalized WWE Hall of Famer fighting so hard; AEW star sentenced for DUI | Wrestling roundup, 16. If they cannot, let him stay in the building, ride out his contract, and move on after 2022. Original Pick: Travon Walker, DE, Georgia. Round 6: Cameron Latu, TE, Alabama Instead of going with one of the top-ranked tight ends, I chose one later who still comes from a dynastic program in Alabama and brings some upside. The odds of all four of those players coming back in 2022 arent very high, and that would be a lot of depth to lose. The Giants did re-sign waiver claim Isaiah Hodgins, who was set to become an exclusive rights free agent, after he impressed during the second half of the season. The Giants desperately need to add quality wide receiver talent during this draft, but Im not doing that yet. Sauce Gardner showed last year with the Jets just how much of an impact a cornerback can make as a rookie. He then started seven of 13 appearances as a redshirt freshman the next season (two at left tackle, five at left guard). Centers are hard to come by in this league and unless the Giants find a starter in the draft or another option in free agency, Feliciano could be back. Some would even argue a quarterback, but thats a debate for another day. After five straight seasons below .500, they carried very low expectations into the 2022 season. Ezeudu missed the first two games of 2020 with a lower-body injury but still played well enough in his 10 starts (three at right tackle, seven at left guard) to receive third-team All-ACC accolades from league coaches. Neal has a chance to be a stalwart on the Giants' line for years to come. Many think this will be determined by Gates market. Thank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/draft/free/stories, at He started all 13 games for the Aztecs in 2021, catching a career-high 31 passes for 357 yards (11.5 per rec.) Try a week on us. The NY Giants currently own the No. The left tackle has shown steady -- by Chad Reuter, This Las Vegas product was a two-star recruit despite receiving first-team All-Nevada honors as a senior tight end/linebacker (and starring in basketball and track) at Palo Verde High School. They burst into the playoffs with a wild-card berth and an upset win over the Minnesota Vikings in the opening round before falling to the Philadelphia Eagles 38-7 in the divisional round on Saturday. Free agency begins in about The Giants and their fans want Saquon Barkley back but again, only at a price that makes sense. Veteran Mark Glowinski isnt the long-term solution at right guard, so with the plan of retaining quarterback Daniel Jones, the Giants need to give him solid protection, so he can thrive and continue proving he can be a franchise-caliber player. There is much more at stake, all across the roster. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Round 7: Daniel Scott, S, Cal Like Howden, Scott could provide depth at safety while finding a role on special teams. The 2022 NFL Draft starts on Thursday, April 28. The New York Giants pick Alabama TACKLE Evan Neal No. The Giants check off another of our top-priority needs with CB Cordale Flott. With Andrew Thomas showing improvement this season, Neal could be the bookend tackle that the team has coveted. His career begins on special teams with the chance of developing rotational player. If the team parts with Bradberry to conserve salary cap space, then draft Gardner. Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images. 7. His game took a step up in 2020, when he garnered second-team All-American Athletic Conference honors (58 tackles, 7.5 for loss with 2.5 sacks, two interceptions, four pass break-ups). With two picks in the top 10, as well flexibility to move Schoen said that Shepard is one of his favorite players, which could mean the Giants are willing to keep rolling with Shepard regardless of his injury history. Draft him and trust coach Brian Daboll and offensive coordinator Mike Kafka will play to his strengths. The Giants were still able to land a budding star wide receiver Kadarius Toney while adding Chicagos first- and fourth-round picks in 2022. Gettleman critics certainly have plenty of reasons to trash his tenure, but not every decision he made was wrong. According to a report by ESPN in December, the answer to the first question is yes. Giants general manager Joe Schoen is coming off a fairly promising start to rebuilding the Giants roster. Justin Fields showed enough for the Bears to see what he can do with a better team around him. Well have to wait and see how teams attack free agency before we know exactly what theyll be prioritizing at the draft. 6. 4/29/2022. If he shows off his potential during the pre-draft process expect him to be a top five guy. Los Angeles Chargers: Clark Phillips III, CB, Utah, 22. Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. He was an honorable mention All-Pac-12 pick and the conference Defensive Freshman of the Year in 2019 with 35 tackles, including a team-high 14 tackles for loss with nine sacks, three pass breakups and one blocked kick in 14 games with five starts. Oh, and two of New York's top receivers, Darius Slayton and Richie James, are also scheduled to be free agents this spring. With a new head coach in Brian Daboll and a borderline bust of a quarterback in Daniel Jones, just a few signs of progress would have made this past season a success. Sterling Shepard (coming off an ACL tear), Richie James, Slayton and Marcus Johnson are all free agents. Robinson was an honorable mention All-Big Ten Conference pick and Freshman All-American for the Huskers in 2019, starting four of 10 games played (40-453-11.3, two TDs receiving; 88-340-3.9, three TDs rushing; 11-236-21.5 kick returns; three starts at receiver, one at running back). The three-star recruit from Saraland, Alabama, played in 14 games with one start as a true freshman (15 tackles, four pass breakups) for the national champions. That said, theres plenty of time to change my mind, and thats what should happen based on all the events to come. Defensive backs like C.J. Jacksonville Jaguars: Bryan Bresee, DT, Clemson, 25. The 2022 NFL Draft is upon us and few teams are as well-positioned to make an impact as the New York Giants. The first-team all-conference selection led Oregon with 12 tackles for loss and 7.0 sacks among his 50 total tackles in 11 games (nine starts) before opting out of the team's bowl game to prepare for the NFL draft. The 2022 NFL Draft order is starting to take shape with the conclusion of the 2021 regular season and the first round of the playoffs. Hes good after the catch, a willing blocker and is a solid athlete for his size. Hes a very sound linebacker and a potential Day 1 starter coming in the second round. If thats the case, the Giants might re-sign him to a market-friendly deal. Jones should provide just that. Mock Draft Tracker 5.0: Post-Super Bowl picks. Will Injuries Hamper Kenny Golladay Signing With WR-Needy Teams Like Baltimore, Houston, or Chicago? Here is our latest mock draft for the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft: 1. 11. The Giants have some intriguing young talent in CorDale Flott and Aaron Robinson, but it still makes plenty of sense to draft a corner or two in this draft. Shepard joins WanDale Robinson as Giants wideouts to have suffered major injuries in 2022 and joins Darius Slayton in being unattached for 2023. Kyle Madson. He had 12 quarterback hurries, two tackles for loss with one sack vs. USC in the conference title game. Mingo adds some body to the group at 6-2, 220 pounds. He could very well be the top corner in the league for years to come. However, the Giants could stand to upgrade several areas, and if they leave enough cap space, it would be logical to do so in free agency. This is why New York might ponder a trade with the Arizona Cardinals, which are considering trading DeAndre Hopkins, according to Jordan Schultz of The Score. The Eagles were just in the Super Bowl, but theyll be picking in the top 10 and twice in the first round. Ohio State quarterback C.J. One option could be releasing the 2021 free-agent addition and massive disappointment Kenny Golladay. Let me explain: Torrence is a hard prospect to ignore if hes still available and some of the other big name receivers were already off the board by the time I picked. With New York's playoff window open again, expect Schoen to primarily target prospects who can help contribute right away. 69): Mississippi State, CB, Martin Emerson Jr. Neither Drafttek.com or www.drafttek.com are affiliated in any manner Minnesota Vikings: Trenton Simpson, LB, Clemson, 24. New York ranked in the bottom part of the league in pass-rush win rate, pass-block win rate, defensive sack rate, and rushing yards gained per game. -- by Chad Reuter, Beavers began his career at UConn but transferred back home to Cincinnati (he was a three-sport athlete at Colerain High School) after the 2018 season. Team needs: OG, C, EDGE, CB, LB, RB, OT Cap space: $13.7M (10th) Top draft picks: No. Here is a list of the Giants top 10 unrestricted free agents and what the team may do with them. 9. 65 and a 2024 third-round pick to the Cowboys for the No. Despite being a bit of a reach, Flotts versatility and physical play style will be a welcome addition to the Giants secondary. New York Giants: Brian Branch, S, Alabama. Durch Klicken auf Alle akzeptieren erklren Sie sich damit einverstanden, dass Yahoo und unsere Partner Ihre personenbezogenen Daten verarbeiten und Technologien wie Cookies nutzen, um personalisierte Anzeigen und Inhalte zu zeigen, zur Messung von Anzeigen und Inhalten, um mehr ber die Zielgruppe zu erfahren sowie fr die Entwicklung von Produkten. She previously covered the University of Connecticut basketball and the WNBA's Connecticut Sun for The Athletic and wrote for Sports Illustrated. Indianapolis Colts: Myles Murphy, Edge, Clemson. A new coordinator wants vets who know his system. With a talented crop of free-agent tight ends, including Dalton Schultz, Mike Gesicki and former Giant Evan Engram, it wouldn't be a shock to see New York target someone to pair with rookie TE Daniel Bellinger. Sign up for the Giants Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. A reliable and physical receiver like Rice could do wonders for Jones' continued development as a passer. Matt Citak: Fact - The Giants have several talented and promising young players on the roster, including guys such as Dexter Lawrence, Kayvon Thibodeaux and Xavier McKinney, just to name a few. Though thex NFL doesnt officially announce those selections until the new league year (March 15), Over The Caps Nick Korte projects the Giants to pick up extra sixth- and seventh-round selections. 1. -- by Chad Reuter, Flott is the cousin of former Tennessee WR Velus Jones Jr., who is also hoping to be picked in the 2022 NFL Draft. They'll then have to turn their attention to key contributors like defensive tackle Fabian Moreau, Julian Love, Jihad Ward and Jon Feliciano. Dane decided to wear the black and gold and was rewarded with four starts at linebacker in eight appearances his true freshman season (33 tackles, two for loss). Cincinnati Bengals: Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia, 29. 1 receiver in the 2023 free-agent receiver pool either. While New York is in a good cap situation right now, it would be wise to clear a little more room before March. Kansas City Chiefs: Dawand Jones, OT, Ohio State. The Giants continue to rebuild their defense in the 2022 NFL Draft with Indiana linebacker Micah McFadden. 1 receiver in the first round. At 5-10, 204 pounds, Spears showed how explosive he could be in Mobile and how hard he was to catch once he got out into the open. This year's non-exclusive tag for quarterbacks was worth $29.7 million. But still ahead is the most important part of the process: the draft. WebWhat a division the NFC East has turned out to be. She interned at The Denver Post and Field & Stream magazine. 8): Iowa, OL, Tyler Linderbaum, Round 2 (No. DraftKings Sportsbook is But Love is likely to command anywhere from $8-10 million per year. NFL Draft 2022: Why Giants might have to take 75 cents on the dollar if Joe Schoen wants to trade back. The Giants will be in a position where they have likely addressed a lot of their needs in free agency. Changes are coming for the New York Giants, and in our offseason preview, we explore their team needs, 2022 salary cap, and NFL Draft picks. They need to invest in the trenches significantly. Most recent team needs update: Remember, these Day 3 slots wont be finalized until the compensatory selections are official. Arizona Cardinals: Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon. They are slated to make at least nine draft picks with a high likelihood of adding a couple more through the compensatory pick system. Tackles and coverage players are always in demand. Below is one scenario that could play out in the Big Apple: It goes without saying that all of these picks are dependent upon the choices made prior to New York's picks. As a redshirt freshman in 2018, Davidson played in eight games as a reserve (10 tackles, 3.5 for loss with two sacks) before a fibula injury ended his season prematurely. He lost 25 pounds while rehabbing his leg, and the improved movement helped him start 12 of 13 contests in 2019 (51 tackles, 4.5 for loss with 1.5 sacks). Baltimore Ravens: Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee, 23. He provides great length and physicality down the field. And while it would be amazing to team him up with Garrett Wilson, they desperately need some reliable blocking for their new quarterback whoever that is. But its still a perfect time to look ahead and see where things stand right now. Giants NFL Draft 2022 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs By The Athletic NFL Staff Apr 11, 2022 34 The New York Giants have the fifth and seventh picks Another player who wants to remain in blue. 8. 1 target on the roster. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. At this stage of the draft, odds of hitting on a pick are very slim so the idea of taking multiple players at a position of need appeals to me. From Bears. Jones, in three seasons, completed just 62.8% of his passes for 45 touchdowns, 29 interceptions, 6.6 yards per attempt, and a passer rating of 84.3. As things currently stand, the sixth pick being the Cap, contract and market information via Spotrac. The Giants are likely still holding out hope for 2022 third-round pick Josh Ezeudu, who struggled in his rookie season, but hes no sure thing at left guard. They need to weigh up the value of those veterans compared to the cap space additions when it comes to improving their roster. As it stands, it seems as though the Giants will be parting with the very talented but expensive cornerback. -- by Chad Reuter, Neal's size and athleticism made him one of the top-10 recruits in the country out of IMG Academy in Florida. This means that, for them, the realistic first That was a compensatory pick Kansas City received when former executive Ryan Poles was hired by the Bears to be their general manager. As the NY Giants enter the home stretch, the possibility of owning two top-10 picks in the 2022 NFL Draft looms large, for a roster with so many needs to fill. Instead of taking a redshirt year in 2018, he played the final nine games as a reserve (1-10). Giants have $2.8 million in projected cap space, Giants top five needs in the 2022 NFL offseason, report by ESPN in December, the answer to the first question is yes. The 2022 season was a huge turnaround campaign for the Giants. The Giants love their red zone tight end packages and a top-notch prospect to pair with Daniel Bellinger could open some exciting offensive opportunities. PFF lists Giants' biggest offseason needs John Fennelly February 5, 2022 9:55 am ET The 2022 NFL draft is less than three months away and is approaching 46 and a 2024 second-round pick to the Panthers in exchange for the No. This means that, for them, the realistic first-round options will depend on how the early stages of the draft unfold. 2022 NFL Draft order: Giants, Jaguars, Jets moving up in top 10. Be sure out our list of top free agents available at each position to find out. (Andy Lyons / Getty Images). Las Vegas Raiders: Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida. For each team, well give Philadelphia Eagles: Joey Porter Jr., CB, Penn State. Two of his uncles played football with the Miami Hurricanes and in the NFL: running back Cleveland Gary (first-round pick of the Rams in 1989) and defensive lineman Jimmie Jones (third-round pick of Dallas in 1990, where he won two Super Bowls). Ebiketie is not the prototypical edge rusher in regards to size but he is a high activity player. Despite being a bit undersized, hes earned a reputation for being a player with a quick first step who can occasionally wreak havoc in the backfield. Otton suffered a foot injury late in the season, but he had already established himself as one of the premier senior tight ends in the country. Trade: Patriots traded pick No. TE San Diego State. The Giants have intimated that Love is a priority but, as stated, theres only so much money to go around. 6 and No. They have nine selections, and desperately need their 2022 draft class to make an immediate, positive impact. 7 overall.83.6 pass blocking grade in 2021 (highest by an Alabama TACKLE since 2018) ?? It meant All-Pro Dexter Lawrence was playing a ton of snaps too many, probably, given how important he is to the defense. Young is the most decorated and best quarterback in this class. 2023 New York Giants. 2 or a low-end No. Casey Kreiter is a top long-snapper and the Giants, unless they have another player in mind, are likely to keep him in the fold. According to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport, the 25-year-old will likely receive the franchise tag or get a short-term deal around the value of the tag. Buffalo Bills: Antonio Johnson, S, Texas A&M, 28. They should bring in a new starter through a trade (Russell Wilson, anyone?) This is a huge position on an NFL roster and it helps to get it right. A spicy choice perhaps but one Im high on after watching Spears play in Mobile. 53, No. The bad news is that much of that money is likely to dissipate quickly. The 2022 offseason is officially underway. All Rights Reserved. He scored seven times through the air while rushing for 111 yards (seven carries, 15.9 per att.) If both pan out, then the Giants are in an enviable position of having depth. Daten ber Ihr Gert und Ihre Internetverbindung, wie Ihre IP-Adresse, Browsing- und Suchaktivitten bei der Nutzung von Yahoo Websites und -Apps. 1 akin to San Francisco's Brandon Aiyuk," Derrik Klassen of the B/R Scouting Department wrote. 11 to 20 which allowed the Bears to draft Justin Fields was a stroke of genius. With the 2022 NFL season now officially in the books, all eyes turn toward the 2023 NFL Draft. That inauspicious era was marred by a number of terrible key decisions: Taking Saquon Barkley over Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson; selecting Daniel Jones sixth overall; and giving out terrible contracts to Golden Tate, Patrick Omameh, and Kenny Golladay, to name a few. Pro Football Network, LLC. Measuring in at 6'7" and 337 pounds, Neal topped the Bruce Feldman Freaks List and finished the year ranked second overall on our Big Board. Jamie Gillans ability is not in question. After making two top-10 selections in the 2022 draft, the Giants are set to select near the end of the opening night. 41): Alabama, LB, Christian Harris. Cue a dose of warranted criticism for the hypocrisy. In fact, one of his last big moves helped set the Giants up for the future. Belton was an honorable mention all-conference pick in 2020, starting all eight games at the "cash" safety/linebacker spot (33 tackles, 1.5 for loss, five pass breakups). However, Daboll found ways to get the most out of the roster and unlocked the potential of Jones, who finally lived up to his billing as the sixth overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft. His performance in 2022 was not his best, however. When a team is as bad as the Giants, free agency is often addition by subtraction. 2022 NFL Draft order, team needs: Every first-round pick after Saints gain second top-32 selection from Eagles Giants (4-13) Team needs: OT, OG, C, EDGE, Howden reportedly impressed at the East West Shrine Bowl with observers suggesting he can be a fundamentally sound safety with some upside as a sticky coverage defender. Round 4: DJ Turner, CB, Michigan Another position that needs bolstering is cornerback. The New York Giants selected 11 players in the 2022 NFL draft, many of whom would play extensive roles for the clubs as rookies. -- by Chad Reuter, While current Indiana head coach Tom Allen coached at South Florida, his son played with McFadden at Plant High School. Pick 7 (112) Daniel Bellinger. 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