The New York Giants entered tonight’s NFL draft looking for help along the O-line to protect quarterback Daniel Jones and running back Saquon Barkley. Holding the fourth pick, it seemed New York would get its pick of tackles, and they opted for Andrew Thomas out of Georgia, who many pegged as the fourth-best tackle in this class, though perhaps the most pro-ready.
Giants pull off another mild first-round surprise: OT Andrew Thomas. Teams love him; but the fan reaction would have been great.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 24, 2020
Ever since Tom Brady signed with the Bucs, mock drafts had the Bucs taking a tackle with the 14th pick in round one, with Thomas being the guy almost every time. It’s definitely a surprise, and it also means the other big three tackles — Jedrick Wills, Tristan Wirfs and Mekhi Becton — could go quickly.
Will the Bucs have to pay a steep price to move up to draft one?
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