2. -- by Chad Reuter, Ezeudu (pronounced eh-ZOO-do) played in one game as a reserve his first year on campus but remained off the field the rest of the year to retain eligibility. 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. Kyle Madson. 41): Alabama, LB, Christian Harris. February 28, 2023 8:39 am ET. In his first year with the Bearcats, Beavers started 10 of 14 contests (36 tackles, 1.5 for loss). Theres a big need and Sanders, who is still available in the third round in our mock run, offers a great solution. and returning punts (6-20-3.3) in 13 games with 12 starts. Another position in desperate need of an upgrade is linebacker. As the 2022 NFL Draft approaches, Fortner is a player that sounds increasingly less likely to be available in the fourth round. This is a look at the first Shepard joins WanDale Robinson as Giants wideouts to have suffered major injuries in 2022 and joins Darius Slayton in being unattached for 2023. The Giants top option, Adoree Jackson, is playing in the final year of his contract while the other starter, waiver claim Fabian Moreau, is a free agent. The NY Giants currently own the No. 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. Neither do we. They should bring in a new starter through a trade (Russell Wilson, anyone?) New Yorks other pending free agents including safety Jabrill Peppers, guard Will Hernandez, and edge defender Lorenzo Carter are similarly replaceable. He could very well be the top corner in the league for years to come. Latu has a reputation for being smart and versatile. With all the top OTs still on the board, GM Joe Shoen picks the top edge rusher still on the board. Thibodeaux (pronounced TIB-uh-doh) was the consensus No. With two picks in the top 10, as well flexibility to move Pick 7 (112) Daniel Bellinger. Julian Love has improved with each season and is now one of the Giants top defensive players. (Top photo of OCyrus Torrence: Michael Wade / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images). After grabbing high-end Evan Neal, Giants continue to build up their offensive line with Joshua Ezeudu. Oh, and two of New York's top receivers, Darius Slayton and Richie James, are also scheduled to be free agents this spring. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/draft/free/stories, at Giants offseason questions: What's the succession plan at OC? The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Update: The Giants fired Joe Judge as head coach and Dave Gettleman retired as general manager. With the power to dominate the run game and the athleticism to excel in pass protection, Neal will do wonders for this Giants' offensive line. Barkley can command anywhere from $10-14 million per annum on the open market. Here's the good news for New York: The Giants are projected to have $52.5 million in cap space this offseason, the second-most in the NFL. WebEvery team needs improvements in the offseason. Houston Texans: Bryce Young, QB, Alabama. -- by Chad Reuter, While current Indiana head coach Tom Allen coached at South Florida, his son played with McFadden at Plant High School. 34, No. Detroit Lions: Will Levis, QB, Kentucky. The Giants likely have a lower figure in mind. Cornerback is an urgent draft priority for the Eagles given Bradberrys looming departure and Darius Slays age (32). Make Yahoo Your Homepage Discover something new every day from News, Sports, Finance, Entertainment and more! 4/29/2022. Robinson was named the 2022 Citrus Bowl MVP (10-170-17.0 receiving), which the Wildcats won over Iowa. They need to weigh up the value of those veterans compared to the cap space additions when it comes to improving their roster. If both pan out, then the Giants are in an enviable position of having depth. 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 | When asked about why he picked Oregon, Thibodeaux said, "It was journalism. While there are some depth pieces returning, both left guard/center Nick Gates and center Jon Feliciano could be departing in free agency. For more creative teams, Rice's bully-ball YAC skills and alignment flexibility will make him a nifty weapon to move around the formation.". The 30-year-old is still a high-end possession receiver, and his 2023 cap hit of $8.2 millionafter Arizona's dead-money payoutsisn't unreasonable. 7. Klicken Sie auf Einstellungen verwalten um weitere Informationen zu erhalten und Ihre Einstellungen zu verwalten. 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. 3, No. 1 recruit of the 2019 class coming out of Los Angeles' Oaks Christian High School. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. The New York Giants selected 11 players in the 2022 NFL draft, many of whom would play extensive roles for the clubs as rookies. Therefore, if the Giants use the tag on Jones or are unable to do a back-loaded multi-year deal, he'll take up more than half of the available cap space. Follow Charlotte on Twitter @charlottecrrll, Ole Miss WR Jonathan Mingo would bring some needed size to the Giants receiver room. 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. Robinson was an honorable mention all-conference pick in 2020, as well, leading Nebraska with 51 receptions for 461 receiving yards (9.0 per, one TD) while starting six games outside and two at running back (46-240-5.2, one TD rushing). 53, No. Minnesota Vikings: Trenton Simpson, LB, Clemson, 24. 26. 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. 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. Ebiketie is not the prototypical edge rusher in regards to size but he is a high activity player. Once the Giants get things sorted out at the top, the attention will turn to overhauling a roster that, outside of the skill positions, was really bad in 2021. Round 5: Jonathan Mingo, WR, Mississippi Given such a rocky season at the position, Im picking another wide receiver who can provide depth. Stroud could be the No. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! An inability to contain the run was one of New York's biggest liabilities in 2022. Round 7: Daniel Scott, S, Cal Like Howden, Scott could provide depth at safety while finding a role on special teams. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. The Giants were still able to land a budding star wide receiver Kadarius Toney while adding Chicagos first- and fourth-round picks in 2022. -- 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. 1 akin to San Francisco's Brandon Aiyuk," Derrik Klassen of the B/R Scouting Department wrote. Davidson started all four of the Sun Devils' games in 2020 (19 tackles, 1.5 for loss), and in 2021, Pac-12 coaches awarded him second-team all-league status as he excelled in 12 starts for ASU (57 tackles, 6.5 for loss, four pass breakups). In the latest 2022 NFL mock draft from our friend Luke Easterling at Draft Wire, the Giants do a good job addressing most of the above needs over the first three rounds. The latter led the group with just 724 receiving yards, and there isn't a legitimate No. The Giants, who picked up an additional first-round pick in a trade with the Chicago Bears last April, are locked into the fifth and seventh overall selections. All rights reserved (About Us). You could make the same argument with Evan Engram, who has never managed to fill his potential since being drafted. Ezeudu is an elite athlete with the versatility to play both guard and tackle. A new coordinator wants vets who know his system. So we see this as an opportunity for them to take the best player available, and Branch has great coverage skills and strength, could be just that player to help solidify the back of the Giants defense. The only players guaranteed to be on the Giants roster in 2022 (barring a trade) are Leonard Williams, Kenny Golladay, Adoree Jackson, Logan Ryan, Andrew 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. But its still a perfect time to look ahead and see where things stand right now. Thats the way it worked out here, and he gives the Falcons defense a key building block as they try to get back to relevance. Spears could provide the spark the Giants offense will need if Barkley does leave. WebWhat a division the NFC East has turned out to be. The Giants would be absolutely insane to commit to that fifth year. As a lead-up to the draft, well be giving a team-by-team breakdown for positional needs. Charlotte Carroll covers the New York Giants for The Athletic. Either the tag or a short-term deal that is around the price of the tag.". With his long speed and ability to stretch the field, Hyatt pegs as a potential replacement for free agent Darius Slayton. Instead of taking a redshirt year in 2018, he played the final nine games as a reserve (1-10). New York Giants Needs, Pre-Draft Analysis: NFL Draft 2022 There wasnt any pop out of last years draft Azeez Ojulari came up with eight sacks, and that was about it but this one has to dominate with the fifth overall pick, the seventh, and with three of the top 36 and five in the top 81. With Super Bowl LVI now in the rearview mirror, the focus for all 32 teams across the National Football League can turn towards the 2022 season. That was a compensatory pick Kansas City received when former executive Ryan Poles was hired by the Bears to be their general manager. With New York's playoff window open again, expect Schoen to primarily target prospects who can help contribute right away. Team needs: OG, C, EDGE, CB, LB, RB, OT Cap space: $13.7M (10th) Top draft picks: No. After months of anticipation, the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft came and went in a blur for the Giants. 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. Jones is set to be a free agent when the market opens on March 15, and retaining him should be priority No. 7 overall.83.6 pass blocking grade in 2021 (highest by an Alabama TACKLE since 2018) ?? Last season Robinson posted 104 catches for 1,342 yards and 7 TDs with an impressive 3.56 yards/route run. This Las Vegas product was After five straight seasons below .500, they carried very low expectations into the 2022 season. 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. McKethan earned honorable mention All-ACC notice in 2020 after starting all 12 games at right guard and repeated that honor in 2021 for his play in all 13 games at right guard. The USA Today High School Defensive Player of the Year had 54 sacks in four years (two at Dorsey High School) and enrolled early at Oregon to contribute immediately the following fall. 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. Flott allowed a passer rating of 73.3 last season with a completion percentage of just 51.1%. 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. He played in five games as a reserve his redshirt freshman season, and then became the starter at right guard for 12 of 13 appearances as a sophomore. Andy Vasquez may be reached at avasquez@njadvancemedia.com. Though Thibodeaux missed time with an ankle injury in 2021, he was still named a first-team Associated Press All-American and finalist for the Chuck Bednarik, Ted Hendricks and Bronko Nagurski Awards. Houston Texans: Tyree Wilson, Edge, Texas Tech, 13. 7 overall picks in the 2022 NFL Draft, if the season ended today. It would also make sense to upgrade a defense that ranked 31st in yards per rush allowed, 25th in total yards allowed and logged just six interceptions on the season. With Andrew Thomas showing improvement this season, Neal could be the bookend tackle that the team has coveted. Dan Salomone. 25 part of the reason I chose Torrence so heres the wide receiver you were all waiting for. So, depending on how free agency shakes out, some more receiver depth will likely be needed. https://www.giants.com/video/giants-huddle-nfl-network-s-daniel-jeremiah New Orleans Saints: Isaiah Foskey, Edge, Notre Dame, 30. But dont forget, the Giants have a slew of young linemen they are high on such as 2022 drafts Joshua Ezeudu and Marcus McKethan. The Giants will be needing running backs no matter how this offseason shakes out and Matt Breida is a reliable, versatile back to have. 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). Latu is 6-4, 237 and fits the bill as intriguing depth behind Daniel Bellinger and the recently re-signed Lawrence Cager. or free agency and try to move Jones if they can. 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. Scouts believe he brings good arm length and plays with above-average hand strength a good combination for defensive line coach Andre Patterson to work with. Thank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust. Round 6, Cameron Young, DL, Mississippi State You cant have enough defensive line depth, and the Giants were precariously thin when injuries mounted toward the end of season. Philadelphia Eagles: Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Alabama. Tampa Bay Bucs: Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas, 20. 7 overall picks in the 2022 NFL Draft, if the season ended today. He excelled at a second-team All-SEC level by ranking third in the country with a school-record 104 receptions that covered 1,334 yards, also a Kentucky record. Wiry strong, he showed a little more speed to power this year while squeezing run gaps and maintaining gap discipline. All Rights Reserved. 1, Hawks have problem and Snyder must fix it, Kane trade grades: Rangers ace deal; Blackhawks get 'D+', Detroit's Davis closing in on Maravich NCAA scoring mark, Report: Snyder charged team $4.5M to put logo on his jet, Cowboys' Stephen Jones on futures of RBs Elliott, Pollard, Bucks get 15th straight win, complete perfect February. The re-signing of Daniel Jones is perhaps one of the most debated roster decisions in all of football right now. 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. His performance in 2022 was not his best, however. Thats too rich for the Giants blood, especially if the Jones negotiations dont go their way. She interned at The Denver Post and Field & Stream magazine. In fact, one of his last big moves helped set the Giants up for the future. Three teams would be holding multiple 2022 NFL Draft picks inside the top 11 if the season ended today. He actually led UConn with four sacks playing defensive end in 2018 (23 tackles, 4.5 for loss, two pass break-ups) one year after playing all 12 games for the Huskies as a true freshman (15 tackles, three sacks). Sauce Gardner showed last year with the Jets just how much of an impact a cornerback can make as a rookie. The two-time team captain was a second-team all-conference selection in 2021, leading the Hoosiers with 77 tackles, 15.5 for loss with 6.5 sacks, three pass breakups and two forced fumbles in 12 starts. 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Here is a list of the Giants top 10 unrestricted free agents and what the team may do with them. Gardner is a confident prospect that has allowed zero touchdowns in his career. 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. Round 3 (No. Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. Do not duplicate in any form without permission. A reliable and physical receiver like Rice could do wonders for Jones' continued development as a passer. Wideouts like Wake Forest's A.T. Perry, LSU's Kayshon Boutte and SMU's Rashee Rice could all fall within its range. He was an honorable mention all-conference pick in 2021, starting nine games at left guard and two at left tackle. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. 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