It’s called “Mock Draft” for a reason. It is not genuine or genuine, but there is no intention to deceive. We will leave the art of deception to NFL general managers as they enjoy misinformation at this time of year.
It’s not fun at all to follow the same path, so we decided to get a little nervous about Mock Draft 2.0, taking some chances, relying on some intuition and relying on always popular riddles to go through the six selections of Giants.
For this Giants Mock Draft 2.0, I used the Pro Football Network simulator, after going with the Pro Football Focus simulator for Mock Draft 1.0. Let’s begin:
Round 1 (No. 11) – EDGE Azeez Ojulari, Georgia
The first two offensive linemen, Pena Sewell and Rashawn Slater, are out of the picture, but receiver Jaylen Waddle is there. The giants take a surprise, going with an elevator that several scouts consider to be the biggest prospect in this draft. Admittedly, this is a position of need. The eyepiece is not large (6 feet-2, 249 pounds), but it is instinctively looking for the defender. He had 9.5 bags as a student in the red class, including a three-bag show in the Peach Bowl. Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham longs for versatility and Ojulari has it. He is a superior to Kwity Paye of Michigan and should instantly contribute as a situational passenger as he adjusts to the NFL game. The giants are betting here. Eyeglasses may be available in a transaction, but we don’t make them here.
Rounds 2 (No. 42) – WR Kadarius Toney, Florida
The giants really like this guy and are happy that he is available to take it out. Toney was a star who broke out in 2020, with 70 receptions for 984 meters and 10 touchdowns. He can also run it (19-161), an indication that it is a triple threat, which can catch the ball on the field, cause damage to jet sweeps and take it away as a comeback. Toney could use a thicker frame for his 5-foot-11, 193 frame, but he’s a blur (4.38 in 40) and should be a perfect complement to Kenny Golladay’s wide receiver body. Sterling Shepard and Darius Slayton. Toney forced 43 missed attacks in his college career, the highest catch percentage of any 2014 power receiver.
Round 3 (No. 76) – OL Quinn Meinerz, Wisconsin-Whitewater
Here’s a small school player who dominated at a lower level (Division III) competition and then completely amazed the NFL community with his show at the Senior Bowl. He projects himself as an ugly 320-kilogram running guard, a place where the Giants are not exactly loaded. This could be the last blue year for Will Hernandez, making it an area in need of fortification.
Round 4 (No. 116) – DT Tyler Shelvin, LSU
General manager Dave Gettleman loves his big pork mills and this is one of the biggest around. Shelvin at 350 pounds could actually be too big and his weight and conditioning will have to be monitored. He is a massive attack, impossible to move, brought for immediate depth and an important role in the near future, with veteran Danny Shelton signing a one-year deal.
Round 6 (No. 196) – S JaCoby Stevens, LSU
Great, tough safety of the speakers, which must be in the right system to flourish, given that it is rather a downhill fighter and may struggle in cover. Graham is used for all sorts of defensive backs and this tweener (linebacker or safety?) Can also find a role in special teams.
Round 6 (No. 201) – LB Justin Hilliard, Ohio
A three-line player from a career year for the Buckeyes brings versatility and value to special teams. Joe Judge loves to get linebackers on the list.