There’s not much to do these days except analyze the upcoming NFL Draft and what we’ve done here is line up some possible Day 3 candidates for the New York Giants.
In both of the scenarios below, the Giants did not land Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons. In the first scenario, we passed on him at No. 4. In the second, he was gone before the Giants were on the clock.
Using The Draft Network’s mock draft simulator, here’s how the 2020 NFL Draft played out for the Giants.
Day 1
- Round 1, Pick 4: Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa
Analysis: Wirfs is a versatile, athletic lineman the Giants sorely need. They have a lot invested in Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley and they need some talent up front to help stabilize the trenches.
Day 2
- Round 2, Pick 36: Patrick Queen, LB, LSU
- Round 3, Pick 99: Nick Harris, C, Washington
Analysis: Queen would be a steal here and more than make up for passing on Simmons in the first round. Queen next to Blake Martinez in a 3-4 would be a nice tandem. Harris is a down-and dirty interior lineman cut from the Richie Seubert cloth. Giant fans will love him.
Day 3
- Round 4, Pick 110: Julian Blackmon, S, Utah
- Round 5, Pick 150: Isaiah Hodgins, WR, Oregon State
- Round 6, Pick 183: Antoine Brooks Jr., S, Maryland
- Round 7, Pick 218: Calvin Throckmorton, OT, Oregon
- Round 7, Pick 238: Carter Coughlin, LB, Minnesota
- Round 7, Pick 247: Levonta Taylor, CB, Florida State
- Round 7, Pick 255: Mitchell Wilcox, TE, South Florida
Analysis: Blackmon is a pretty good fourth round find. I feel he’d start for the Giants right away. Hodgins was a sleeper, but his name has been rising. Not sure he’ll be around at No. 150. Brooks is a physical safety the Giants will find many uses for. Throckmorton would have to excel in camp to make the roster, but he’s got some ability. The final three players are all boom or bust types, but are all good athletes with solid football acumen.