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2015 NFL Draft: New York Giants Seven-Round Mock Draft, Early-April Edition

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2015 NFL Draft: New York Giants Seven-Round Mock Draft, Early-April Edition

Tom Coughlin New York Giants NFL Draft — The New York Giants landed one of the prizes of the 2014 NFL Draft when they grabbed wide receiver Odell Beckham, Jr. in the first round. If the Giants are going to challenge the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC East, they need to grab a handful of contributors in the 2015 NFL Draft.

The New York Giants landed one of the prizes of the 2014 NFL Draft when they grabbed wide receiver Odell Beckham, Jr. in the first round. If the Giants are going to challenge the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC East, they need to grab a handful of contributors in the 2015 NFL Draft.

Round 1, No. 9 Overall: Brandon Scherff, OT, Iowa

Brandon Scherff NFL Draft

Round 1, No. 9 Overall: Brandon Scherff, OT, Iowa

Brandon Scherff NFL Draft — The Giants almost always take the best available player, so don’t be surprised if they take a wide receiver, running back, cornerback or defensive tackle at No. 9. However, if Scherff is still on the board, he will provide the Giants with a solid tackle who also has the ability to be an All-Pro guard or center. Scherff immediately bolsters the offensive front and gives Eli Manning some needed protection.

The Giants almost always take the best available player, so don’t be surprised if they take a wide receiver, running back, cornerback or defensive tackle at No. 9. However, if Scherff is still on the board, he will provide the Giants with a solid tackle who also has the ability to be an All-Pro guard or center. Scherff immediately bolsters the offensive front and gives Eli Manning some needed protection.

Round 2, No. 40 Overall: Eric Rowe, DB, Utah

Eric Rowe NFL Draft

Round 2, No. 40 Overall: Eric Rowe, DB, Utah

Eric Rowe NFL Draft — The Giants are desperate for secondary help. They need to add at least one cornerback and currently have the worst situation in the NFL at safety. At 6-foot-1, 205 pounds, Rowe has terrific size, played both corner and safety in college and gives the Giants options in their back end. Rowe could start immediately at safety, but he could also challenge Prince Amukamara and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie at corner.

The Giants are desperate for secondary help. They need to add at least one cornerback and currently have the worst situation in the NFL at safety. At 6-foot-1, 205 pounds, Rowe has terrific size, played both corner and safety in college and gives the Giants options in their back end. Rowe could start immediately at safety, but he could also challenge Prince Amukamara and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie at corner.

Round 3, No. 74 Overall: Gabe Wright, DT, Auburn

Gabe Wright NFL Draft

Round 3, No. 74 Overall: Gabe Wright, DT, Auburn

Gabe Wright NFL Draft — The Giants were putrid against the run last season, ranking last in yards-per-carry average and 30th in yards-per-game average. Wright is more of a penetrating tackle, but he's a good run defender for his size (6-foot-3, 300 pounds). The Giants have Johnathan Hankins, Markus Kuhn, Jay Bromley, Kenrick Ellis and Dominique Hamilton at the position. Wright could immediately challenge for a starting spot, or at least become part of a rotation.

The Giants were putrid against the run last season, ranking last in yards-per-carry average and 30th in yards-per-game average. Wright is more of a penetrating tackle, but he's a good run defender for his size (6-foot-3, 300 pounds). The Giants have Johnathan Hankins, Markus Kuhn, Jay Bromley, Kenrick Ellis and Dominique Hamilton at the position. Wright could immediately challenge for a starting spot, or at least become part of a rotation.

Round 4, No. 108 Overall: Derron Smith, S, Fresno State

Derron Smith NFL Draft

Round 4, No. 108 Overall: Derron Smith, S, Fresno State

Derron Smith NFL Draft — With just Cooper Taylor and Nat Berhe on the depth chart, the Giants have plenty of work to do if they hope to field an NFL-caliber tandem at safety in 2015. Despite being a weak safety class, bringing in Smith would provide the Giants with one of the better ball-hawking safeties in the draft. At 5-foot-10, 200 pounds, Smith made 15 interceptions in four seasons for the Bulldogs.

With just Cooper Taylor and Nat Berhe on the depth chart, the Giants have plenty of work to do if they hope to field an NFL-caliber tandem at safety in 2015. Despite being a weak safety class, bringing in Smith would provide the Giants with one of the better ball-hawking safeties in the draft. At 5-foot-10, 200 pounds, Smith made 15 interceptions in four seasons for the Bulldogs.

Round 5, No. 144 Overall: Mike Hull, LB, Penn State

Mike Hull NFL Draft

Round 5, No. 144 Overall: Mike Hull, LB, Penn State

Mike Hull NFL Draft — Part of the Giants’ problem stopping the run can be attributed to poor play at linebacker. The Giants need depth at both inside and outside linebacker, and Hull is an overlooked prospect who could play either position. At 6-foot, 237 pounds, Hull is an instinctive and disciplined player who makes plays and has underrated athleticism.

Part of the Giants’ problem stopping the run can be attributed to poor play at linebacker. The Giants need depth at both inside and outside linebacker, and Hull is an overlooked prospect who could play either position. At 6-foot, 237 pounds, Hull is an instinctive and disciplined player who makes plays and has underrated athleticism.

Round 6, No. 186 Overall: Lynden Trail, DE, Norfolk State

Lynden Trail NFL Draft

Round 6, No. 186 Overall: Lynden Trail, DE, Norfolk State

Lynden Trail NFL Draft — The Giants need to add youth at defensive end and could address this earlier than the sixth round. However, adding a raw, talented athlete like Trail at this point would be a low-risk, high-reward selection. At 6-foot-6 and 269 pounds, Trail has ideal length and range to become a starting defensive end in the NFL. He can develop as he learns while playing behind Jason Pierre-Paul, Cullen Jenkins and Robert Ayers.

The Giants need to add youth at defensive end and could address this earlier than the sixth round. However, adding a raw, talented athlete like Trail at this point would be a low-risk, high-reward selection. At 6-foot-6 and 269 pounds, Trail has ideal length and range to become a starting defensive end in the NFL. He can develop as he learns while playing behind Jason Pierre-Paul, Cullen Jenkins and Robert Ayers.

Round 7, No. 226 Overall: Cameron Artis-Payne, RB, Auburn

Cameron Artis-Payne NFL Draft

Round 7, No. 226 Overall: Cameron Artis-Payne, RB, Auburn

Cameron Artis-Payne NFL Draft — Artis-Payne reminds me of Ahmad Bradshaw, which should excite many Giants fans. He has a unique running style, but he's a high-effort performer and an all-around running back. The Giants struggled to put together a consistent rushing attack in 2014. Rashad Jennings and Andre Williams are atop the depth chart, but adding Artis-Payne provides options and depth at the position.

Artis-Payne reminds me of Ahmad Bradshaw, which should excite many Giants fans. He has a unique running style, but he's a high-effort performer and an all-around running back. The Giants struggled to put together a consistent rushing attack in 2014. Rashad Jennings and Andre Williams are atop the depth chart, but adding Artis-Payne provides options and depth at the position.

Round 7, No. 245 Overall: Bobby McCain, CB, Memphis

Bobby Mccain NFL Draft

Round 7, No. 245 Overall: Bobby McCain, CB, Memphis

Bobby Mccain NFL Draft — McCain could be gone long before this, but sometimes shorter corners drop in the draft. The 5-foot-9, 195-pound McCain is a short, but tough corner who can play in the slot or outside. He would bring depth and could compete as a slot/nickel corner. McCain, who picked off 11 passes in the past two seasons, also has ability as a kick returner and should become a core special-teamer early in his career.

McCain could be gone long before this, but sometimes shorter corners drop in the draft. The 5-foot-9, 195-pound McCain is a short, but tough corner who can play in the slot or outside. He would bring depth and could compete as a slot/nickel corner. McCain, who picked off 11 passes in the past two seasons, also has ability as a kick returner and should become a core special-teamer early in his career.

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