Everything New York Giants fans need to know heading into the 2020 NFL Draft.
VITALS
Head Coach: Joe Judge
General Manager: Dave Gettleman
2019 Record: 4-12
2020 DRAFT PICKS
1 (4)
2 (36)
3 (99)
4 (110)
5 (150)
6 (183)
7 (218)
7 (238)
7 (247)
7 (255)
TEAM NEEDS
Edge Rusher
The most likely to be the top need is edge rusher. The Giants need to find a way to get to the quarterback with Carson Wentz and Dak Prescott in the division. They have tried going the free agent in the past but for this season they need to find a way to upgrade their defensive front and it starts on the edge. While it remains unclear which route they will take on the defensive scheme, the team shouldn’t overthink it if somehow Chase Young makes it to them at four. Young is the best talent in the draft and if the Giants want to rebuild this team it starts with him.
Offensive Tackle
One of the top priorities for Gettleman and first-year head coach Joe Judge needs to be finding someone to protect their young quarterback Daniel Jones. Jones was sacked 38 times a year ago. The team brought in Cameron Fleming who was a swing tackle in Dallas to reunite with now offensive coordinator Jason Garrett. They could use an upgrade at right tackle to team with Nate Solder. If Chase Young and or Isaiah Simmons are gone by pick four then the Giants would have their pick of the best offensive tackle available.
Linebacker
The team really needs playmakers at all three levels of the defense and it is no different at linebacker. They currently deploy Blake Martinez and David Mayo in the middle but adding a player the caliber of Isaiah Simmons can only strengthen this team. Given the fact that Simmons is so dynamic, he doesn’t have to play one specific spot on the field. He can help at linebacker or play a variation of a backer-safety-nickel corner hybrid for this defense.
TOP TARGETS
Chase Young | Edge | Ohio State
Jeff Okudah | CB | Ohio State
Isaiah Simmons | LB | Clemson
Tristan Wirfs | OT | Iowa
Jedrick Wills | OT | Alabama
Mekhi Becton | OT | Louisville
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