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For a short while, most 2021 NFL mock drafts seemed to trend toward the New York Giants selecting Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle at No. 11 overall. However, in recent days and weeks, that consensus has gone kaput.
In place of Waddle, another consensus pick appears to be developing. After a series of mock drafts that seemed to come across like scattershot, most now appear to be settling on Florida tight end Kyle Pitts.
Such was the case in the latest Pro Football Network mock draft, where the Giants landed their new playmaker in Round 1.
11. New York Giants: Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida
The Giants have a few directions they could go here, but they need a pass catcher badly. Evan Engram is seemingly not working out, and Golden Tate is likely on his way out the door.
Kyle Pitts is the best of both worlds for the Giants. Not only can he be the primary passing weapon in this offense, but Pitts can work in-line. He has proven to be an underrated blocker in 2020, and Pitts can be a Darren Waller-esque target for Daniel Jones.
The selection of Pitts comes with the top three wide receivers — Waddle, DeVonta Smith and Ja’Marr Chase — already off the board. Cornerbacks Caleb Farley and Patrick Surtain II were also already off the board, so the choice of Pitts seemed like an obvious one.
We’ve discussed Pitts at length here on Giants Wire and believe he may be exactly what the doctor ordered offensively. He’s a big, fast and talented receiver who can play multiple positions and create mismatches all over the field. He’s everything the Giants and quarterback Daniel Jones need.
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