NFL scouts and executives are on the road these days, attending the seemingly endless college pro days, many of which are being rendered useless as more prospects are opting out of the workouts.
One player, Notre Dame offensive tackle Joe Alt, did not opt-out on his pro day on Thursday in South Bend. He had the full attention of all in attendance, including New York Giants offensive line coach Carmen Bricillo.
The Pro Day circuit is in full effect. On Thursday, that was new Giants offensive line coach Carmen Bricillo (top left) watching Notre Dame’s Joe Alt.
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Alt is a surefire top-10 pick in the 2024 NFL draft in which the Giants hold the sixth overall selection.
The first three teams — Chicago, Washington, and New England — are all expected to address the quarterback position while the teams selecting fourth and fifth (Arizona, L.A. Chargers) are open to all possibilities, including trading back.
The Giants are basically at the mercy of the five teams ahead of them in the draft but should end up with a stud player at No. 6 regardless.
Alt has been mocked by many experts to the Chargers at No. 5 but could be available should they trade out to a club seeking a quarterback.
The Giants are set at left tackle with Andrew Thomas but could use an upgrade on the right side, where Evan Neal has struggled in between stints on the IR.
The Giants could use recent free agent addition Jermaine Eluemunor — who played right tackle under Bricillo in Las Vegas last season — on the right side if Neal busts out again.
But Alt would be a longer-term solution that the Giants could regret passing on down the road.
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