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2015 NFL Draft: New York Giants Seven-Round Mock, Post-Free Agency Edition

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2015 NFL Draft: New York Giants Seven-Round Mock, Post-Free Agency Edition

Jerry Reese New York Giants — There is still time to tweak opinions about which positions each team needs as the NFL Draft approaches. There aren't too many changes (at least in theme) from my previous drafts but a few minor changes were in order. This could be a great group of players for the Giants to look for in the upcoming draft.

There is still time to tweak opinions about which positions each team needs as the NFL Draft approaches. There aren't too many changes (at least in theme) from my previous drafts but a few minor changes were in order. This could be a great group of players for the Giants to look for in the upcoming draft.

Round 1: Shane Ray, DE (Missouri)

Shane Ray Missouri

Round 1: Shane Ray, DE (Missouri)

Shane Ray Missouri — If Shane Ray is available when the Giants pick, they need to pick him. Although he completed only 21 reps on the bench during the Combine, he does have the strength to bench over 400 lbs. That’s impressive. But that’s also indicative of his playing style: he’s a power rusher who isn't very fine-tuned yet. Pierre-Paul isn't fine-tuned yet either and he would be playing opposite of Ray, so that shouldn't be a problem.

If Shane Ray is available when the Giants pick, they need to pick him. Although he completed only 21 reps on the bench during the Combine, he does have the strength to bench over 400 lbs. That’s impressive. But that’s also indicative of his playing style: he’s a power rusher who isn't very fine-tuned yet. Pierre-Paul isn't fine-tuned yet either and he would be playing opposite of Ray, so that shouldn't be a problem.

Round 2: Jake Fisher, OT (Oregon)

Jake Fisher Oregon

Round 2: Jake Fisher, OT (Oregon)

Jake Fisher Oregon — In my past two mocks, LB Denzel Perryman has been my guy here. However, the Giants have signed two LBs with decent NFL experience and they've signed a CFL center and another backup offensive lineman. It makes more sense now to pick the athletic Fisher who ran a 5.01 second 40-yard dash and put up 25 reps on the bench press. Giving Eli Manning an effective offensive line is a great way to let OC Ben McAdoo's offense flourish.

In my past two mocks, LB Denzel Perryman has been my guy here. However, the Giants have signed two LBs with decent NFL experience and they've signed a CFL center and another backup offensive lineman. It makes more sense now to pick the athletic Fisher who ran a 5.01 second 40-yard dash and put up 25 reps on the bench press. Giving Eli Manning an effective offensive line is a great way to let OC Ben McAdoo's offense flourish.

Round 3: Gerod Holliman, FS (Louisville)

Gerod Holliman Louisville

Round 3: Gerod Holliman, FS (Louisville)

Gerod Holliman Louisville — The Giants need a safety. Any safety -- strong or free. It just so happens Holliman is likely a third-round pick, but with better talent. He’s 6 feet tall and 218 pounds, which means he’s a strong kid. Only three times in 2014 did he fail to intercept a QB (he led the nation with 14). If the Giants need to replace Antrel Rolle, Holliman might be a good place to start.

The Giants need a safety. Any safety -- strong or free. It just so happens Holliman is likely a third-round pick, but with better talent. He’s 6 feet tall and 218 pounds, which means he’s a strong kid. Only three times in 2014 did he fail to intercept a QB (he led the nation with 14). If the Giants need to replace Antrel Rolle, Holliman might be a good place to start.

Round 4: Chris Conley, WR (Georgia)

Chris Conley Georgia

Round 4: Chris Conley, WR (Georgia)

Chris Conley Georgia — As I mentioned last time, I fell in love with Conley after the Combine. He’s 6-foot-2, 218 pounds, ran a 4.35-second 40-yard dash, has a 45-inch vertical and 11-foot-7 broad jump. Looking back on his season you can see 36 receptions, 657 yards, and eight TDs. If he starts jumping up mock drafts, I’m on board with Holliman in Round 2 and Conley in 3. I think they’re great fits for the Giants.

As I mentioned last time, I fell in love with Conley after the Combine. He’s 6-foot-2, 218 pounds, ran a 4.35-second 40-yard dash, has a 45-inch vertical and 11-foot-7 broad jump. Looking back on his season you can see 36 receptions, 657 yards, and eight TDs. If he starts jumping up mock drafts, I’m on board with Holliman in Round 2 and Conley in 3. I think they’re great fits for the Giants.

Round 5: Jake Ryan, OLB (Michigan)

Jake Ryan Michigan

Round 5: Jake Ryan, OLB (Michigan)

Jake Ryan Michigan — Ryan comes from a football family (father, grandfather, two brothers play college ball) and has more positives than negatives for a fifth-round pick. The Giants need OLB help more than ILB, and Ryan could prove to be a missing piece on defense. He has a high football IQ, dissects plays quickly, and has a great resume -- 41 starts, 267 total tackles and 45.5 tackles for loss in his career.

Ryan comes from a football family (father, grandfather, two brothers play college ball) and has more positives than negatives for a fifth-round pick. The Giants need OLB help more than ILB, and Ryan could prove to be a missing piece on defense. He has a high football IQ, dissects plays quickly, and has a great resume -- 41 starts, 267 total tackles and 45.5 tackles for loss in his career.

Round 6: Kaleb Eulls, DT (Mississippi St)

Kaleb Eulls Miss State

Round 6: Kaleb Eulls, DT (Mississippi St)

Kaleb Eulls Miss State — Eulls has some work to do, but in the sixth round he could be a great project for Tom Coughlin. He’s great against the run, and recorded three of his four career sacks in his senior year. He’s well-regarded off the field (which Coughlin will love) by his coaches and peers. Putting him in the DT rotation would give the Giants some talented, young bodies in the middle of their line.

Eulls has some work to do, but in the sixth round he could be a great project for Tom Coughlin. He’s great against the run, and recorded three of his four career sacks in his senior year. He’s well-regarded off the field (which Coughlin will love) by his coaches and peers. Putting him in the DT rotation would give the Giants some talented, young bodies in the middle of their line.

Round 7: Justin Coleman, CB (Tennessee)

Justin Coleman Tennessee

Round 7: Justin Coleman, CB (Tennessee)

Justin Coleman Tennessee — Both Prince Amukamara and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie weren’t 100 percent healthy in 2014. The Giants do have a deep CB core, but adding some potential at the back end of the draft could be a good idea. Coleman has decent size (5-foot-11, 185 pounds) but could play nickel corner or backup on the outside. He posted good Combine stats, warranting the need to check his game film.

Both Prince Amukamara and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie weren’t 100 percent healthy in 2014. The Giants do have a deep CB core, but adding some potential at the back end of the draft could be a good idea. Coleman has decent size (5-foot-11, 185 pounds) but could play nickel corner or backup on the outside. He posted good Combine stats, warranting the need to check his game film.

Round 7 (from Denver): C.J. Uzomah, TE (Auburn)

CJ Uzomah Auburn

Round 7 (from Denver): C.J. Uzomah, TE (Auburn)

CJ Uzomah Auburn — The Giants are bringing back both Larry Donnell and Daniel Fells, but with their final pick, Uzomah is a great idea. He’s a big receiver and has experience lining up all over the field (much like Donnell in McAdoo’s system). He really isn’t particularly great at anything but is the type of player to only improve once he enters the NFL. For a seventh-round pick, that’s all you can really ask for.

The Giants are bringing back both Larry Donnell and Daniel Fells, but with their final pick, Uzomah is a great idea. He’s a big receiver and has experience lining up all over the field (much like Donnell in McAdoo’s system). He really isn’t particularly great at anything but is the type of player to only improve once he enters the NFL. For a seventh-round pick, that’s all you can really ask for.

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