2020 is not going to be the year where scores of undrafted free agents make NFL rosters and go on to stardom. The coronavirus restrictions have basically shut down all of the avenues needed for these players to show there wares to coaches.
The New York Giants have several undrafted rookies in camp who will have to break through during practice sessions as there are no preseason games this summer for them to get a traditional audition.
Here are three UDFAs that could find themselves on the Giants’ roster come Week 1 against Pittsburgh.
WR Binjimen Victor
The 6-foot-4, 200-pound Binjimen Victor played all four seasons at Ohio State but went undrafted in this year’s deep wide receiver class. Is he likely a better prospect than many of the player who did get drafted? Yes, and the Giants are hoping that is the case.
“Victor got lost a bit amid the array of offensive talent at Ohio State, as did his teammate, Austin Mack, another rookie free-agent receiver and former Buckeye trying to make an impression,” writes New York Post reporter Paul Schwartz. “I could see Mack or Victor making a strong push to stay around, either on the roster or the expanded practice squad.”
Victor’s large frame will also help his chances as the Giants don’t really have a big target on the outside for Daniel Jones. Victor can also be used as a red zone option.