Scenario No. 2
In this scenario, we chose Iowa offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs at No. 4. It could have easily been any of the other three top tackles (Georgia’s Andrew Thomas, Mekhi Becton of Louisville, Alabama’s Jedrick Wills, Jr.), but it doesn’t really matter since none will be there when the Giants select in Round 2.
Here’s who is on the board at No. 36 in this scenario. Epenesa and Cleveland are available as well as these three the Giants could take a look at.
Antoine Winfield Jr., S, Minnesota
If his name sounds familiar it’s because his father of the same name was an NFL Pro Bowl corner for the Bills and Vikings. The son is a bit smallish for a safety (5-foot-10, 195 pounds) but possesses excellent speed and athleticism. Junior was a First Team AP All-American and First Team All-Big 10 selection as a redshirt sophomore in 2019, leading the Gophers with 88 tackles (3.5 for loss, three sacks) and seven interceptions (with one pick-six) and forced two fumbles.
Terrell Lewis, EDGE, Alabama
An extremely overlooked prospect as many Tide players tend to be grouped into products of the”system.” Early spate of injuries cut into his production at Bama but after he got healthy he strutted his stuff. The 6-foot-5, 262-pound Lewis showed what he could do in 2019, making 31 tackles (11.5 for loss) with six sacks and two pass breakups in 11 games. He appears to be a first round talent with injury flags. If he can stay healthy, he should be a productive pro.
Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson
It’s possible Higgins could be here staring the Giants in the face. If he is, the 6-foot-4, 215 pounder with a unique combination of size, speed and football acumen who NFL.com compares to A.J. Green would be hard for Dave Gettleman to pass up. The Giants need both a field-stretcher and a red-zone threat. Higgins would give them that plus he is a player who can win in contested situations.