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The New York Giants are entering the 2016 NFL Draft with a lot of pressure. GM Jerry Reese needs to find an impact player with the No. 10 overall pick and he needs to fill some holes with his other early-round picks.
The Giants have spent big in free agency to upgrade their defense, which ranked last in the NFL in 2015. Right tackle, wide receiver, defensive end, cornerback, linebacker and safety are all positions that could use some attention, and the Giants figure to address some of those needs in this draft. They only have six picks entering this draft, and Reese needs to hit on almost every one of them in order to make up for some of the epic misses he has made in recent years.
Here is the Giants’ seven-round mock draft. Remember, they only have six picks this year due to last year’s Brad Wing trade.
Round 1: Leonard Floyd, OLB, Georgia
Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY SportsRound 1: Leonard Floyd, OLB, Georgia
Leonard Floyd is an athletic freak who could have as much of an impact on the defense as Odell Beckham Jr. has had of the offense. Adding a blitzing LB who is also strong against the run would be a huge upgrade for Giants.
Round 2: Kendall Fuller, CB, Virginia Tech
Credit: Getty ImagesRound 2: Kendall Fuller, CB, Virginia Tech
The Giants need depth badly here, and Fuller is too good to pass up in the second round. The offense will have to wait.
Round 3: Pharoh Cooper, WR, South Carolina
Credit: Getty ImagesRound 3: Pharoh Cooper, WR, South Carolina
The Giants find a potential playmaker in the third round. He could develop into an explosive weapon in this offense.
Round 4: Matt Judon, DE, Grand Valley State
Credit: Getty ImagesRound 4: Matt Judon, DE, Grand Valley State
You can’t argue with production. Matt Judon had 20 sacks last year, and while raw he has talent. You can never have enough pass rushers, and Judon could be part of a great rotation.
Round 5: Tyler Johnstone, OT, Oregon
Credit: Getty ImagesRound 5: Tyler Johnstone, OT, Oregon
He might not help right away but Johnstone has talent. Concerns over a knee injury in 2014 should be put to bed as he got better as 2015 went on. He could develop into starting right tackle or move to guard.
Round 6: Kevin Byard, S Middle Tennessee State
Credit: Getty ImagesRound 6: Kevin Byard, S Middle Tennessee State
Kevin Byard is a cerebral football player and a leader on defense. He has a nose for the ball but can use work in coverage. There's lots of potential with a guy who could contribute on special teams and defense right away.
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