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7 of the top 50 draft prospects draw comparisons to current and former Giants

Doug Farrar gives 7 of the top 50 prospects in the 2023 NFL draft a pro comparison to current or former members of the New York Giants.

One of the more entertaining parts of the pre-draft process is learning which pro comparisons are given to top prospects. It’s a measure that helps casual fans recognize potential and understand what sort of style certain players will bring to the NFL.

Pro comparisons also help break up the relentless monotony of mock drafts.

Late last week, Touchdown Wire’s Doug Farrar offered up his comparisons for the top 50 prospects in the 2023 NFL draft class. Seven of them were compared to players who, at one point or another, suited up for the New York Giants.

Here’s a look at all seven prospects who were compared to current or former members of Big Blue.

4 ex-Giants among first-year eligible candidates for Hall of Fame in 2024

4 former members of the New York Giants are among a group of first-year eligible candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024.

Four former New York Giants players are on the list of potentials for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024.

Wide receiver Brandon Marshall, linebacker Connor Barwin, running back Jonathan Stewart and cornerback Leon Hall will all be eligible for the first time next year.

Marshall played just five games for the Giants in 2017 after inking a two-year, $12 million deal. He suffered a season-ending ankle injury in Week 5 and was released the next spring.

Barwin came to the Giants in 2018 after four-year stints in Houston and Philadelphia and a year with the Rams. He played 15 games for the Giants and retired in 2019.

Stewart was a controversial signing by the Giants in 2018 after 10 seasons in Carolina. He had little left in the tank when he got to New Jersey and ended up playing in three games for Big Blue.

Hall came to the Giants in 2016 after nine seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals. He played in 12 games and was not brought back in 2017.

Of this group, Marshall has the best shot at a place in Canton. He had six seasons where he had 100 or more receptions, tied with Antonio Brown for the most all-time.

Other first-time eligibles who have an actual chance at gaining election are defensive end Julius Peppers, tight end Antonio Gates and cornerback Eric Berry.

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Eagles officially announce changes to football operations and scouting departments

Philadelphia Eagles officially announce changes to football operations and scouting departments

After weeks of staff changes amid the front office and scouting departments, the Philadelphia Eagles have announced the following changes, even adding two assistant GMs to the fold.

Howie Roseman rewarded Alec Halaby and Jon Ferrari while eliminating the VP of Player Personnel role formerly held by Joe Douglas and Andy Weidl.

In all Philadelphia made about 30 moves with the changing of job titles, promotions, and new hires.

Former Eagles DE Connor Barwin coached the defensive line with some staff members out due to COVID-19 caution

Jay Glazer reported that former Eagles star and current front office executive Connor Barwin coached the defensive line this week with staff members out

The Philadelphia Eagles had a familiar face back at the NovaCare Complex but in a different role as Connor Barwin came down from the executive’s office to coach the defensive line as the Birds entire group was out due to COVID-19 protocols per Jay Glazer.

Jeremiah Washburn was ruled out from assisting as a coach after he tested positive for COVID-19 and that meant the entire defensive line coach staff were forced to quarantine as a protocol as well.

Glazer just reported that Eagles defensive line coach Matt Burke and asst defensive line coach Nate Ollie are at MetLife Stadium today and will be coaching in the game.

Barwin’s official title is special assistant to the general manager.

Under GM Howie Roseman, Barwin will aid the personnel staff in scouting talent. During the season, Barwin will focus on player development, specifically with rookies and undrafted players joining the Eagles roster.

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Eagles hire Darren Sproles, Brent Celek for personnel roles

Eagles announce changes to the football operations department

The Philadelphia Eagles have announced the following changes to the football operations department and three former Eagles are now members of the personnel.

The team has hired former running back Darren Sproles and tight end Brent Celek as personnel consultants, where they’ll join Connor Barwin in his new role of special assistant to the General Manager.

The Eagles also announced the additions of Tom Hunkele as the new director of sports medicine, Ted Rath as the new director of sports performance, and Jeremiah Washburn as director of player personnel/senior defensive assistant.

Eagles name Connor Barwin special assistant to the GM

The Philadelphia Eagles have named former defensive end Connor Barwin as the special assistant to the general manager

The Philadelphia Eagles have been hinting add making an addition to the front office and on Friday a new set of eyes arrived in a former pass rusher, Connor Barwin.

Zach Berman of The Athletic is reporting that Barwin has been named as a special assistant to the GM, Howie Roseman.

The Eagles confirmed Berman’s report a short time ago.

Barwin has been a constant presence at the NovaCare Complex and was recently spotted on the west coast getting in some work at the East-West Shrine Game practices. Barwin would bring the perspective of a former player to the role of special assistant.

According to Berman, Barwin will work with personnel staff, evaluating talent during the offseason. Once the Eagles get into the regular season, Barwin will assume a more hands-on role in player development.