Isaiah SimmonsMany prospects saw their draft stock rise after the week of interviews and workouts, while others may have hurt their grade a bit. Here’s who mock drafts have the Giants taking following the Combine:
1) Bleacher Report: Clemson LB / S Isaiah Simmons
Every scout, coach and executive knew what kind of physical freak Simmons was heading into the week. It was only confirmed after his Combine performance.
And Bleacher Report’s top draft analyst in Matt Miller believes GM Dave Gettleman
can’t pass up the chance to have him on his defense.
Simmons ran a 4. 59 61 – yard d ash – one tenth faster than Gettleman’s (first-rounder) Saquon Barkley . He also jumped (inches in the vertical leap, and had an – foot broad jump to measure his explosiveness. And that was at 6-foot-4, (pounds …)
The Giants need a defensive playmaker, and after Ohio State DE Chase Young , there isn ‘ t one better. In fact, Simmons’ versatility to play literally anywhere on defense may put him on the same level as Young. If he makes it past the Lions, Gettleman might turn in his card very fast to grab the Clemson standout to anchor the middle of his defense.
() CBS Sports: Iowa OL Tristan Wirfs
At 6-foot-7, – pounds, scouts can ‘t find an explanation as to how Becton can be so nimble. But he proved that at the Combine. “Oh my word. Somebody that large running that fast is – hold on a second. Did we just watch somebody who’s pounds – the heaviest individual at the Scouting Combine – did we just see him run 5. 30? ” NFL Network’s Rich Eisen said in awe while watching Becton run his – yard dash. Yes, you did Rich. Becton ran a 5.1 official , and he showed his quick feet and then some during the other drills. NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah has Becton as his No. 5 overall prospect in the draft, and as his pro days and visits come, teams may actually believe this man could be their next left tackle. But few around the NFL thought the Giants would be willing to spend the mega millions needed to land him. Yes, Brady is familiar with new Giants head coach . But that’s pretty much where the “fit” ends. And But, still, there has been speculation that the draft order might change with Quarterback-needy teams like the Dolphins and Chargers trying to get their man in Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa Simmons, who stands at 6-foot-4, pounds, ran a ridiculous 4. 62 – yard dash, a freakish time for a linebacker. The 4. 58 came on his first run, and his time was so astounding that he elected to not take a second attempt. INDIANAPOLIS – There is an elite pass rusher sitting at the top of the draft, and he will probably end up just out of reach for the Giants . And unfortunately, when it comes to finding help for their sagging pass rush, that could be an offseason theme. After five seasons with the Broncos in which he totaled just .0 sacks, the former undrafted free agent signed a modest one- year deal with the Bucs, worth just $ 4 million. Since the Giants are early in the process of forming their draft board, even they may not know the answer yet to just how far Gettleman is willing to trade down in the first round. He conceded that at the fourth pick, he still “should” be able to find a Hall of Fame-caliber player. That fact alone could keep him anchored to No. 4, unless he decides he can find a similar player a little farther down. Okudah said early Friday morning in Indianapolis that he has a formal meeting with Big Blue on Saturday, having already met with the Lions, Browns and Raiders earlier in the week. Although his projections don’t see him being picked in the Top , the Giants (No. 4 pick) and Jets (No . (pick) have shown some interest in the defensive back. Here’s who the Giants should be keeping a close eye on when it all begins at 4 pm .. (1) Iowa T Tristan Wirfs As Daniel Jones grows into Big Blue’s franchise quarterback, he’s going to need to be protected. Read More In short, he can literally do it all on defense. And he said as much during his media availability at the NFL Scouting Combine on Thursday. “Just kinda like a Swiss Army knife,” Simmons said. “[You can] move me around because then I can really show what I can do. I wouldn’t say I’m really tied down to one position. So Coach [Brent] Venables really used me in a special way that most people aren’t able to be used. ” INDIANAPOLIS – The question seems ridiculous on the surface, but two NFL GMs were asked it anyway this week: What do you think about the idea of Both of them had the same reaction: Laughter. The Giants are showing interest in DE Jadeveon Clowney, INDIANAPOLIS – Though it still seems unlikely that Ohio State’s dynamic edge rusher would fall all the way to No. 4, that possibility became a bit more realistic on Wednesday when Redskins head coach Speaking Thursday at the Combine, Chaisson talked about the prospect of playing in New York, and said he would definitely be able to adapt to big city life. Read More Here’s who the Giants should be keeping a close eye on when it all begins at 4 pm ..
Yannick Ngakoue would’ve been an interesting name to watch for the Giants if he had actually become a free agent. Of course they had interest in a dynamic, 44 – year-old pass rusher. Who wouldn’t?
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, but with the No. 4 overall pick, it just seems impossible with the Redskins and Lions ahead of them.
Joe Burrow first overall. Trading up would be the solution to that, but what if one of those teams have other plans in mind.
Chase Young
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(Jeff Okudah) has been a likely target to end up in New York, and it looks like that process will get started this weekend when the two sides meet at the NFL Combine.
Iowa offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs
Tom Brady signing with the Giants?
the former first overall pick by the Texans back in the NFL Draft.
Chase Young stepped to a podium on Thursday morning and declared himself “the best player” in the draft. ” He might be right, too, which is why he’ll probably be gone before the Giants get a chance to pick him.
Ron Rivera refused to close the door on selecting a quarterback at No. 2. In fact, despite the fact they drafted quarterback Dwayne Haskins in the first round a year ago, Rivera told reporters they’ll be bringing in LSU’s (Joe Burrow) and Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa
K’Lavon Chaisson most likely gone at No. 4 when New York picks, there are other options to choose from if GM Dave Gettleman Wishes to go that route in the first round.
K’Lavon Chaisson out of LSU is one of those players.
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