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Giants earn C in 2019 NFL draft re-grade

In a Bleacher Report re-grade of the 2019 NFL draft, the New York Giants earn just a “C.”

In yet another ‘re-draft’ of the 2019 NFL draft, the New York Giants don’t fare well as time passes. Maurice Moten of Bleacher Report gives them a ‘C’ grade in his latest loopback on one of the most critical drafts in recent Giants history.

General manger Dave Gettleman made several grave errors, selecting Duke quarterback Daniel Jones No. 6 overall and then traded back into the first round to take Georgia cornerback Deandre Baker, who washed out amid legal troubles.

The Jones pick can still be salvaged if he plays well this season and finally put the franchise’s mind at ease after three inconsistent years.

As a rookie, Jones showed flashes, throwing for 3,027 yards, 24 touchdowns and 12 interceptions, but his passing yards and touchdown totals have been on the decline thereafter. Though the athletic signal-caller has rushed for 1,000 yards and five touchdowns, he’s had some ball-security issues with 36 fumbles, losing 20 of them. The Giants declined to pick up the fifth-year option in rookie his deal.

The Giants waived Deandre Baker before the 2020 season as he faced robbery charges, but Florida prosecutors dropped those charges.

Third-round pick Oshane Ximines — the first player ever drafted out of Old Dominion – has also yet to establish himself.

Minnesota linebacker Ryan Connelly injured his knee right after becoming a starter and was later released. The sixth-round pick, Washburn cornerback Corey Ballentine, and the two seventh rounders (Syracuse defensive lineman Chris Slayton and Kentucky offensive tackle George Asafo-Adjei), all had very short Giants careers.

Gettleman did hit on a few of his picks, though. Clemson defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence — taken No. 17 overall with one of the picks the Giants received in the Odell Beckham Jr. trade — has become a reliable and steady presence and the team recently exercised his fifth year option.

Fourth rounder Julian Love, a safety from Notre Dame, has become a starter, and Auburn wideout Darius Slayton, selected in the fifth-round, has had some success.

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Giants waive OT George Asafo-Adjei

The New York Giants have waived OT George Asafo-Adjei, a 2019 seventh-round pick, with a failed physical.

The New York Giants announced they have waived second-year offensive tackle George Asafo-Adjei this week after he failed a physical.

“Big George” as he is known, was one of two seventh round picks by the Giants in last year’s NFL Draft. The Kentucky product who faced off against All-American edge rusher Josh Allen everyday in college was due back with the rest of the roster on April 6. That will not happen now.

The news is a bit of a blow for the Giants, who are in need of offensive tackle help. Although Asafo-Adjei was a seventh round pick, the Giants were ready to give him a shot to make the roster at either tackle or at guard this summer but will now have to go in a different direction.

Heading into free agency next week, the Giants’ tackle situation is dire with the aging Nate Solder on the left side, unproven Nick Gates on the right side and only Chad Slade, Eric Smith and Nate Wozniak under contract.

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Giants’ George Asafo-Adjei expect back for offseason workout program

The New York Giants expect offensive lineman George Asafo-Adjei to return on April 6 after missing his rookie season due to a concussion.

The New York Giants have drawn repeated praise for the job they did in the 2019 NFL Draft, landing players like quarterback Daniel Jones, defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, wide receiver Darius Slayton and defensive back Julian Love.

However, there was one player drafted a year ago that the team was unable to utilize due to injury issues, and that was seventh-round offensive tackle George Asafo-Adjei.

The6-foot-5, 315-pound Asafo-Adjei suffered a concussion in training camp and ultimately spent the entire year on injured reserve, which was bad news for both the rookie and the Giants, who ended up needed legitimate help at their tackle spots.

That need persists going in 2020, and while the Giants are expected to either sign a tackle via free agency or select on in the draft, Asafo-Adjei is champing at the bit to return and show the team what he brings to the table.

The good news? Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports that Asafo-Adjei will be able to do exactly that when the team opens their offseason workout program on April 6.

Giants offensive tackle George Asafo-Adjei, who missed his entire rookie season with a concussion, is expected to join teammates on the field when camp opens April 6, another NFL source said.

The seventh-round pick from Kentucky — the only tackle general manager Dave Gettleman selected in either of his first two drafts — was not around the team much while healing last year.

Upon his return, Asafo-Adjei is expected to add a little versatility to his resume as he could take snaps at guard as well as tackle.

Asafo-Adjei has resumed training and is upbeat about beginning his NFL career, the source said. It is possible he could move to guard.

Whether he’s playing inside or outside, Asafo-Adjei is someone the Giants want to see on the field. They need as many quality offensive linemen as they can get and Asafo-Adjei looked like someone who could make some noise before being shut down last year.

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Giants practice report: Evan Engram remains sidelined

The New York Giants returned to practice on Monday and just about everyone was a go other than TE Evan Engram (foot).

The New York Giants returned to practice on Monday ahead of the team’s Week 12 game against the Chicago Bears, and while there won’t be an official injury report until Wednesday, we were able to test the pulse on several injured players.

On the positive side of things, cornerback Janoris Jenkins (concussion), wide receiver Sterling Shepard (concussion), right tackle Mike Remmers (back) and center Jon Halapio (hamstring) were all on the field and participating.

Additionally, tight end Rhett Ellison (concussion) was working on the sideline with a trainer while rookie offensive lineman George Asafo-Adjei, who is on injured reserve with a concussion, was spotted riding a stationary bike for the first time in months.

Unfortunately, not all was positive on the injury front as tight end Evan Engram (foot) remained sidelined and unable to practice despite coming off of the team’s bye week.

Finally, offensive lineman Nate Solder was not at practice. The team said he was excused for a personal matter and is expected to return this week.

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