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Can you guess this Fresno State and Ottawa standout in today’s trivia game?

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Think you can figure out which Giants player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game!

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The goal of the game is to guess the correct Giants player with the help of up to five clues. We’ll mix in BOTH ACTIVE AND RETIRED PLAYERS. It won’t be easy to figure it out in one or two guesses, but some of you might be able to nail it.

After you correctly guess the player, you can click “Share Results” to share how you did down in the comments and on social media. We won’t go into other details about the game as we’d like your feedback on it. How it plays, what you think of it, the difficulty level, and anything else you can think of that will help us improve this game. You can provide feedback in the comments of this article, or you can fill out this Google Form.

Enjoy!

Source: https://www.bigblueview.com/2025/4/5/24401695/sb-nation-giants-daily-trivia-in-5
 
Can you guess this former Giant and Jet in today’s in-5 trivia game?

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Think you can figure out which Giants player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game!

We’re back for another day of the Big Blue View in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in the Google Form.

Today’s Big Blue View in-5 game​


If you can’t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click this game article.

Previous games​


Saturday, April 5, 2025
Friday, April 4, 2025
Thursday, April 3, 2025

Play more SB Nation in-5 trivia games​


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Big Blue View in-5 instructions​


The goal of the game is to guess the correct Giants player with the help of up to five clues. We’ll mix in BOTH ACTIVE AND RETIRED PLAYERS. It won’t be easy to figure it out in one or two guesses, but some of you might be able to nail it.

After you correctly guess the player, you can click “Share Results” to share how you did down in the comments and on social media. We won’t go into other details about the game as we’d like your feedback on it. How it plays, what you think of it, the difficulty level, and anything else you can think of that will help us improve this game. You can provide feedback in the comments of this article, or you can fill out this Google Form.

Enjoy!

Source: https://www.bigblueview.com/2025/4/6/24402274/sb-nation-giants-daily-trivia-in-5
 
Making the case: Shedeur Sanders or Jaxson Dart

Colorado v Kansas

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Which quarterback is the right one to choose?

Yet again, the New York Giants are slated to be selected among the top six in the 2024 NFL Draft; this year, they have the third pick. The Giants still lack a long-term plan for the quarterback position. The Tennessee Titans appear infatuated with Miami quarterback Cam Ward, and it seems like he’s set to be the first overall selection in the draft, albeit anything can happen.

New York signed two veteran quarterbacks, Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston; the former is set to receive the opening crack at starting quarterback. Signing the pair of veterans does not preclude the Giants from selecting a quarterback third overall. But is there a quarterback that piques the Giants’ interest enough to forgo selecting one of the two other blue-chip talents on the board: Penn State edge defenerer Abdul Carter or Colorado cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter?

The two quarterbacks linked to the Giants at three overall are Colorado signal caller Shedeur Sanders and Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart. The former is the son of Deion Sanders, and the latter is close with Giants legend Eli Manning. Let’s start with Sanders.

Shedeur Sanders, Colorado​


Strengths

  • Good posture in the pocket – maximizes measurables
  • Very good footwork on dropback
  • Sturdy and good balance in the pocket – solid overall composure
  • Does well to maneuver and navigate within the pocket
  • Keeps eyes downfield when pocket gets muddy
  • Smoothly gets his body oriented in quick game
  • Displayed excellent patience to wait for second/third window throws
  • Good fluid OVER THE TOP throwing motion – effortless
  • Smart quarterback with sound comprehension on how to attack defenses
  • Intelligent pre-to-post snap work
  • Plays well within play structure
  • Plus asset in a short – rhythmic – passing attack
  • Creative mind to improvise (lack of athletic ability and arm talent hold him back from maximizing this skill-set)
  • Displayed good anticipation over the middle of the field (seam, DIG)
  • Good overall touch and pacing over the MOF
  • Understands how to throw between the numbers (timing, placement, touch, etc.)
  • Hits the upfield shoulder of WRs on seam and skinny posts over the MOF
  • Excellent timing on his passes
  • Displayed quality touch and pacing in the red zone
  • Solid overall accuracy
  • Distributes the football well in the short-intermediate parts of the field
  • Very used to playing under pressure – stands tall in the pocket
  • Takes massive hits and gets right back up
  • Elite toughness

Weaknesses

  • Slightly undersized
  • Below-average athlete: speed, acceleration, and explosiveness
  • Struggled to escape sacks in college (athletic & OL issues)
  • OL was poor but developed a tendency to bail cleaner pockets
  • Can drift in the pocket too often
  • Devastating losses trying to escape sacks
  • Tendency to burp the baby before releasing football
  • Passes lack velocity
  • Ball tends to float – lack of zip
  • Below-average arm strength
  • Deep passes tend to die in the air
  • Accuracy wasn’t always pin-point – especially on short passes outside the numbers
  • Lackluster off-platform thrower
  • Had tendency to skip or low-ball short passes to his right or left
  • Ran NFL concepts but operated mostly out of the shotgun

Sanders is a high processing distributor who operates a quick rhythmic passing attack well, while possessing a creative knack that fails to be fully actualized due to suboptimal athletic ability and arm strength when off platform. Still, Sanders is mechanically sound and flashed WOW throws at each level of the field, albeit not always consistent. Sanders lacks elite physical gifts, but his overall arm talent is solid, especially over the middle of the field. A lack of elite zip and velocity is evident on his tape.

Sanders struggled to escape sacks at the collegiate level; that issue will be gravely exacerbated in the NFL. Yes, his offensive line was VERY POOR, but evading sacks against Big-12 defenders is much easier than NFL defenders, and Sanders tied for most sacks in the entire FBS. He’s not a terrible athlete but his athletic ability is not an asset to his game.

However, Sanders ability to navigate through muddy pockets, stand tall, and deliver strikes before getting hit is very impressive and a testament to his overall toughness, which is elite. Sanders does well targeting in-between the numbers with anticipation and ball placement. He does well to understand the defense pre-to-post snap while operating through NFL concepts in Pat Shurumr’s offense. He’s a quality decision maker who can keep an offense on script and can improvise.

There are a lot of reasons to appreciate Sanders’ skills. Yet, he does not have the tantalizing physical gifts possessed by many current high-level NFL quarterbacks. He can successfully operate an efficient passing attack predicated on processing and timing. He won’t thrive in every system, but an offense with a stable line that allows him to be the point guard, while efficiently attacking defenses can find success with a player like Sanders.

Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss​


Strengths

  • Slightly shorter but sufficient with solid thickness
  • Good athlete with above-average mobility
  • Light quick feet on drop back – solid footwork
  • Poised under pressure – will take big hit
  • Good overall feel in the pocket on when to run, slide, step-up, or bail
  • Controlled and balanced mover with above-average ability to throw on the move
  • Quickly identified the structure of the defense and found the offense’s answer
  • Was able to quickly find answers pre-to-post snap in Kiffin’s system
  • Excellent decision making in his offense
  • Good overall arm talent with solid arm strength and velocity
  • Solid enough arm talent to throw off-platform
  • Has enough arm strength to rip far-hash throws
  • Good overall accuracy in the short, intermediate, and deep parts of the field
  • Pin-point timing on back shoulder fade routes
  • Very good processing on when to throw with anticipation
  • Can change arm-angle to throw threw the forest
  • Understands touch & pacing – has varying speeds on his passes
  • Can layer footballs over the middle of the field
  • Throws receivers open – leads his receivers to maximize YAC
  • Good distributor of the football at every level of the field
  • Excellent ability to operate out of the RPO
  • Good footwork/patience into the mesh point – puts LBs into conflict
  • Reads and is decisive with the ball on RPO and other packaged plays
  • Effective runner of the football
  • Has good overall vision when taking off
  • Is not afraid to lower his shoulder – good play strength and toughness
  • Excellent gamer – several big plays in key moments through 2024
  • Plays with a chip on his shoulder

Weaknesses

  • Good but not excellent athlete – won’t be a calling card of his at the next level
  • Played in a simplified Lane Kiffin RPO-system
  • Shot-gun exclusive offense
  • Was not pressured much in Kiffin’s system – QB friendly system
  • May need to be more crisp and precise with his feet in certain systems
  • Transition to NFL speed & space may be too much
  • Good overall accuracy but will miss some throws that are frustrating
  • Questions about processing in the NFL are fair
  • Questionable decision making when pressure gets home

Dart is an interesting college quarterback who operated Lane Kiffin’s fast-paced RPO-Spread system efficiently, while leveraging his good overall arm talent to challenge defenses downfield. One of the most controversial parts of Dart’s evaluation is the transition from Kiffin’s offense – which provided isolated QB-friendly reads and packaged RPO plays – to the NFL, where space is limited and the defensive athletes move much faster. Coaches and people with access to Dart may be able to discern his quarterbacking knowledge beyond Kiffin’s scheme, but it remains a bit nebulous to outsiders. With that stated, there are reasons to believe Dart projects well to the next level.

Dart has good overall arm talent and he CAN push the ball vertically with above-average accuracy. I wouldn’t say Dart has elite arm talent or the biggest arm in the world, but it’s sufficient for the NFL game; he has enough arm strength to access every part of the football field. He is willing to stand tall in the pocket and deliver through contact; he is a tough guy. He’s enough of an athlete to escape muddy pockets at the next level; I would say slightly worse than Bo Nix from last year’s draft, who just rushed for 430 yards in his rookie season.

Overall, Dart is about to experience an entirely different – and possibly more challenging – way of playing quarterback, for the NFL is not conducive to the style he thrived within over the last three seasons. Dart was obviously comfortable in Kiffin’s scheme – that’s a good thing! Still, the conjecture about his transition may be detectable in a meeting room or during a workout, but the true nature of that transition may not be ascertained until semi-live reps (training camp). I am also slightly concerned about Dart’s decision making under pressure, which he should see much more of in the NFL. Nevertheless, due to his projectable traits, Dart is a solid prospect to bank on for development.

Final verdict​


If I’m choosing between Sanders or Dart, I’m comfortably going with Sanders. However, they’re two different quarterback prospects with wide projections. Sanders is mechanically sound with a limited ceiling and lacks spectacular arm talent and physical traits. He wins with his mind and timing; he must consistently throw with anticipation and win from within the pocket to reach his potential. The way Tom Brady won exemplifies Sanders’ best path to success, but Brady — obviously — is one of a kind.

Dart is different. Kiffin’s system simplified the offense, yet Dart efficiently thrived with his tasks within the offense. Still, prognosticating his skill set from a mental standpoint to an NFL offense against NFL defenses is difficult. Dart does possess above-average arm talent, is a better athlete than Sanders, and is also a tough — stand in the pocket — type of player.

Ultimately, I don’t want either Sanders or Dart at three overall. Depending on availability, I want the Giants to select either Abdul Carter or Travis Hunter. If I had to choose, though, I would select Sanders over Dart.

Source: https://www.bigblueview.com/2025/4/...aking-the-case-shedeur-sanders-or-jaxson-dart
 
2025 NFL Draft prospect profile - DJ Giddens, RB, Kansas State

Cincinnati v Kansas State

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Yet another running back with playmaking potential

It really does seem as though everywhere you look, there’s another running back in the 2025 NFL Draft with the potential to be a playmaker at the next level.

DJ Giddens from Kansas State, for instance, isn’t high on many draft boards, and gets little discussion outside of scout circles. Yet he ran for over 1,300 yards and averaged over 6.5 per carry this year with an average of 6 yards per carry for his career.

The New York Giants might not feel a pressing need to draft a running back this year, but the absolute glut of talented backs in this class could make it inevitable. Could Giddens be the next Tyrone Tracy?

Prospect: DJ Giddens (31)
Games Watched: vs. Arizona (2024), vs. Oklahoma State (2024), vs. Colorado (2024), vs. Iowa State (2024)

Measurables​

Kent Lee Platte | RAS.football

Strengths​


Best traits

  • Vision
  • Athleticism
  • Cutback ability
  • Contact balance

DJ Giddens is a good-sized and highly elusive runner.

Giddens weighs in at 6-foot, 212, which is solid size for a modern running back. He combines that with good (4.43-second) long speed as well as impressive short-area quickness.

He bases his game on a combination of excellent vision and his athletic traits, making it very difficult for defenders to land more than glancing blows on him. He runs with excellent tempo behind the line of scrimmage and has a very smooth transmission. He’s mastered the art of “slow to, explode through” when approaching the line of scrimmage. Giddens changes speeds extremely smoothly and has excellent acceleration, allowing him to manipulate defenders with his path to the hole before forcing missed tackles.

Giddens does a very good job of identifying running lanes, as well as anticipating defenders at the second level and where lanes will open. His vision and anticipation allow him to make subtle alterations to his path and speed, often turning would-be tackles into glancing blows. From there, his contact balance allows him to survive the hits and regain his feet for yards after contact.

He’s also a very tough runner who often seeks out contact and looks to finish his runs by delivering a hit – though he does lack the mass to be a really punishing runner. That toughness extends to his blocking, and he’s willing to fight to “lose slow” as a pass protector as well as lead block for sweeps or designed quarterback runs.

Finally, he appears to have upside in the passing game. Kansas State usually used him as a check-down option and he was capable in that role – and there were instances of him getting downfield on wheel routes. Giddens has soft hands and solid ball skills, which should appeal to teams that use running backs as receiving weapons.

Weaknesses​


Worst traits

  • Play strength
  • Short yardage running

Giddens is a tough and determined runner, however he doesn’t quite have the strength or style to consistently produce in short-yardage situations.

He has a slightly taller and leaner build than we see from runners who can make a living running behind their pads and between the tackles. Giddens is an upright runner who is relatively easily stopped when defenders get a square hit on him – easier said than done, but even a lone defensive back can bring him down.

Giddens has the ability to pick up yards after contact. However they largely come as a result of his contact balance or speed in the open field, as opposed to running over opponents at the line of scrimmage.

Giddens could also stand to be more aggressive when coming up to meet defenders in pass protection. He’s a willing blocker, but needs to consistently come up and deliver hits.

Game Tape​


(Giddens is the Kansas State running back wearing number 31.)

Projection​


DJ Giddens projects as an important running back in an active rotation at the NFL level.

He has experience running in a down-hill man-gap scheme, but would likely be best in a zone blocking scheme that allows him to use his vision and cutback ability to their fullest. Giddens’ limitations in short-yardage situations will likely limit his use in the Red Zone, though his receiving and pass protection should make him a viable option on third downs.

Teams will likely want to pair Giddens with a power back, but he has the potential to be a productive, and high volume, runner between the 20’s.

Does he fit the Giants?
Probably not, if they’re looking for a power back.

Final Word: A Day 2 talent who could fall to Day 3

Source: https://www.bigblueview.com/2025/4/...le-dj-giddens-rb-kansas-state-scouting-report
 
NFL Draft rumors: New York Giants could face Abdul Carter, Shedeur Sanders choice at No. 3

2025 NFL Scouting Combine

Abdul Carter | Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images

Increasingly, Cam Ward and Travis Hunter are expected to be selected 1-2

It is beginning to look like the New York Giants’ choice at No. 3 in the 2025 NFL Draft will be between Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders and Penn State edge defender Abdul Carter.

Following Friday’s Colorado Pro Day, the Tennessee Titans cancelled a private workout for Sanders and cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter. The Titans have been considered likely to select Miami quarterback Cam Ward with the No. 1 overall pick, and that would now appear all but certain.

Meanwhile, until recently the Cleveland Browns had been heavily linked to both Sanders and Penn State edge defender Abdul Carter. That appears to have shifted.

There is a “growing belief around the league” from “high-ranking executives and coaches” that the Browns will select Hunter. The team had dinner with Hunter and Sanders on Thursday night.

Cleveland owner Jimmy Haslam, trying to recover from the DeShaun Watson disaster, indicated to media that the Browns won’t “force” a quarterback selection.

“It would be great if we could get the quarterback, but we’re not going to force it,” Haslam said, adding later, “I think the message is if the right person’s there, we’re going to take him. If not, we’ll figure (quarterback) out for a year or two until we get the right person.”

Jared Mueller of SB Nation’s Dawgs By Nature confirmed Howe’s reporting recently on the ‘Valentine’s Views’ podcast.

“Currently from what we understand the Browns do not plan on selecting Shedeur Sanders number two,” Mueller said. “I think for you and I number two and number three are just too rich for Shedeur Sanders.”

Mueller also reinforced Howe’s reporting that it is Hunter, not Carter, that the Browns are eyeing at No. 2.

“Abdul Carter does make sense for the Browns. It is not who I expect them to select, but at this point in time we might be talking 60-40, 55-45,” Mueller said. “When they look at their very terrible offense they see the ability [by drafting Hunter] to be really creative with Hunter, [Jerry] Jeudy, [David Njoku], [Nick] Chubb for a year, [Cedric] Tillman.

“That’s all of a sudden an offense that can do some things whereas just adding another talented defender doesn’t change the direction and the trajectory of the team.”

There is plenty of debate in the draft community regarding whether or not the Giants, after signing Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston and with head coach Brian Daboll needing to win in 2025, can take a quarterback who will begin the season on the bench at No. 3.

Todd McShay of The Ringer, who has Carter as the No. 1 prospect on his Big Board, posted on X that it’s “not a difficult decision IMO.” If you read his newsletter or watch his show on YouTube, you know McShay has been consistent that the Giants should take the best player at No. 3 and trade back into Round 1 for a quarterback like Jaxson Dart.

What would you do faced with a Carter-Sanders choice, Giants fans? Vote in the poll and let us know.

Source: https://www.bigblueview.com/2025/4/...e-abdul-carter-shedeur-sanders-choice-at-no-3
 
Ed’s 7-round New York Giants mock draft: Patience is rewarded

NFL: APR 25 2024 Draft

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Giants get elite playmaker and a quarterback with first two picks

Another week, another New York Giants seven-round mock draft.

ESPN has released its 2025 Mock Draft Simulator. To perhaps change up the board from what we have worked with in recent weeks, I used the ESPN Simulator.

Let’s see what happens.

Round 1 (No. 3) — Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado​


Cam Ward went No. 1 to the Tennessee Titans. Shedeur Sanders went No. 2 to the Cleveland Browns. I don’t believe the Browns will take Sanders in this spot, but that’s how this mock worked out.

I get to choose between Hunter and Abdul Carter. Considering that other than quarterback the Giants have added nothing of significance to their roster on offense this offseason, and that Hunter would help on both sides of the ball he has to be the choice.

Where would he end up playing the most? Not my problem. It is a good one for Brian Daboll to figure out, though.

Round 2 (No. 34) — Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss​


A week ago, I moved back into Round 1 to select Dart. There has been at least a bit of national media chatter about the idea that given where the Giants are with a head coach, and perhaps a GM, on the hot seat that John Mara would not sign off on trading away draft assets to go get a quarterback.

So, I pre-determined that in this mock draft I would sit and wait to see what happened. Dart was still the player that I really wanted in this spot, and I still advocate for trading up to get him. It’s what I did in the SB Nation writer’s mock draft a few days ago.

With Cleveland having selected Sanders, there are two likely danger spots for the Giants in trying to wait until 34 for Dart. The Pittsburgh Steelers at No. 21 and the Los Angeles Rams at No. 26.

I feel fortunate that Dart is still on the board. I make this pick with zero hesitation. Renowned NFL draft analyst Todd McShay has Dart in the same tier with the same grade as Sanders in his rankings. I get Dart a full 32 picks later than Sanders was selected, so I see that as incredible value.

Understanding that the odds of finding a franchise quarterback decrease after Round 1 of the draft, I think this is a swing worth taking. If Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll, or whatever regime comes after them, don’t like what they see from Dart this doesn’t stop them from taking another swing at quarterback in 2026 or 2027. Dart is the 28th-ranked prospect on the ESPN Big Board.

Round 3 (No. 65) — Donovan Jackson, G, Ohio State​


This is one of the potentially jarring things about switching simulators. Using the NFL Mock Draft Database and Pro Football Network simulators, Jackson is almost always off the board somewhere in Round 2.

When I saw him available here, I did not hesitate. Long-term, the Giants may need a tackle with Jermaine Eluemunor in the last year of his contract and Andrew Thomas perennially battling injuries. The immediate need, though, is at guard. I see Jackson as a plug-and-play starter and a guy who could have a 10-year career.

Here is a Jackson scouting report from NFL.com:

Broad-framed three-year starter with core power and leg drive to hold the line of scrimmage or change it. He can stick and sustain in-line or on the second level and is a plus finisher. Jackson has the athleticism for all tasks as an outside-zone blocker. He is also able to accelerate and lead the way on long pulls or counters. He leans against stunting/slanting fronts, and he can be tardy in opening his hips and activating his feet for recoveries. He’s long but punches with wider hands and struggles to consistently maintain his edges when mirroring. Overall, Jackson has the measurables, power and movement for any scheme as a starting guard.

For those of you who are not Dart fans, Tyler Shough of Louisville was the top-ranked player on the board when this pick came up.

Other players available: Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami; Jordan Burch, edge, Oregon; Oluwafemi Oladejo, edge, UCLA; Ozzy Trapilo, OT, Boston College; Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA; Alfred Collins, DT, Texas

Round 3 (No. 99) — Ty Robinson, DT, Nebraska​


You might criticize me for drafting for need with both of my third-round picks, particularly this one. Still, Robinson was the top-ranked player on the big board and it is undeniable that the Giants have a crying need for young talent on the defensive line to supplement Dexter Lawrence.

Here is a Robinson scouting report from NFL.com:

Bully with a roughshod playing style that forces blockers to match his physicality. Robinson is built for the trenches with the versatility to play in odd or even fronts. He’s first into contact with his hands and mitigates average knee-bend with brute force in his upper half. He’s powerful to set edges but lacks length to control and quickly shed NFL blockers. He’s an effort rusher with active hands who can exploit a weak edge and thrive in gaming fronts but possesses average creativity. Robinson might not be a star, but his effort, strength and demeanor could make him a productive pro for years to come.

Full disclosure: Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe is still on the board here. I remain happy with my choice of Dart. While I understand the ceiling of Milroe, he is such a boom-bust prospect that in my view Dart is a better bet.

Other players available: Shemar Turner, DT, Texas A&M; Jaylin Lane, WR, Virginia Tech; Harold Fannin, TE, Bowling Green; Bradyn Swinson, edge, LSU; Demetrius Knight, LB, South Carolina

Round 4 (No. 105) — Demetrius Knight, LB, South Carolina​


I agonized over this choice, going back-and-forth between Knight and edge defender Bradyn Swinson of LSU. It did not help that NFL.com had identical 6.36 “will eventually be a plus starter” grades on both players.

The Giants have a need for edge depth and I will see if I can address that with one of my remaining picks.

The Giants have collected a bunch of inside linebackers in free agency who are — in reality — special teams players and emergency defenders. Knight should be more than that.

Given that there are rumblings that not everyone in the Giants organization is in love with Bobby Okereke, maybe that provides a pathway for Knight to eventually be a starter and key defender.

Here is the NFL.com scouting report on Knight:

Passionate linebacker with great size, good instincts and a feel for how to play the position. Knight is a fluid athlete with average pursuit speed and short-area burst. He uses his eyes and instincts to diagnose quickly and he maneuvers around bodies like a running back. He’s adept at slipping blocks and rarely allows blockers to stick and sustain on the second level. He’s aware and productive in zone but could struggle to stay connected in man coverage. He’s not a twitchy mover but knows how to play the game and has a chance to play on all three downs. Knight’s field demeanor and football character should seal the deal as a future starter at inside ‘backer.

Round 5 (No. 154) — Devin Neal, RB, Kansas​


The Giants had tremendous success a year ago drafting running back Tyrone Tracy in the fifth round. Can they find it with a fifth-round running back two years in a row?

They don’t need to replace Tracy. You have to think, though, that this will be Devin Singletary’s last season with the Giants. Singletary has no guaranteed money in 2026 and the Giants could save $5.25 million against the cap by moving on. They probably will.

Neal profiles as a player who could be a productive committee member. I certainly think he would be an upgrade over Eric Gray.

Here is the NFL.com scouting report on Neal:

Workload runner with NFL size and four years of steady production to help elevate the program. Neal runs with a nice blend of patience and decisiveness to choose the right lanes and maximize each carry. He lacks top-end burst and speed, which will shrink the field for him, but he’s a fall-forward runner with good contact balance and a nose for short-yardage conversions. He has good instincts and soft hands in space and can help as a leak-out or swing-pass option. His blue-collar approach isn’t exciting but it is effective and Neal has the ability to develop into a backup three-down back.

Round 7 (No. 219) — Hollin Pierce, OT, Rutgers​


Remember earlier I was talking about how offensive tackle might be a long-term need. Well, Pierce is a developmental option who could emerge as a starter at right tackle in 2026.

NFL.com says:

Four-year starting tackle with unrivaled measurables and disruptive power for his height. Pierce plays with adequate technique in the run game and imposes his massive frame on static ends to widen the C-gap. He will struggle, however, with shorter edge defenders and athletic penetrators. Pierce is a heavy-legged leaner with average punch timing but exceptional length that keeps rushers out of his frame. His size makes him hard to navigate and he does a nice job of pushing rushers past the pocket. Quick inside counters could eat him up on the next level, though. It won’t always go smoothly, but Pierce’s effective use of his traits gives him a chance to become an NFL right tackle.

Round 7 (No. 246) — Willie Lampkin, iOL, South Carolina​


Honestly, I was stumped by who to take with this pick. In the end, I always default to “when it doubt, pick a lineman.” Teams need more of those — on both sides of the ball — than any other position, so that is never a bad idea.

Besides, the 5-foot-11 Lampkin is a draft crush of BBV draft analyst Chris Pflum. Gotta throw Chris a bone every so often, so here it is.

Wouldn’t it be fun to watch Lampkin block the 5-foot-10 Elijah Chatman in training camp?

Source: https://www.bigblueview.com/2025/4/...w-york-giants-mock-draft-patience-is-rewarded
 
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