Stop asking already!
The question is legitimate and the desperation in the query is painfully clear:
When will the Giants actually fix their offensive line?
Very soon. At least right here.
They throw a 1-2 punch in our final Mock Draft, going for an offensive tackle and then a center in the first two rounds, investing major draft equity to find two Day 1 starters. This transforms a suspect position group into a five-man unit that can finally maximize the talents of Saquon Barkley and hasten the development of Daniel Jones.
The best-case scenario for the Giants is to trade down a few spots out of No. 4 in the first round, gain an additional third-round pick and still get the object of their desire at offensive tackle. In order to maintain as much integrity as possible with this projection, we will not include any trades.
This is Giants Mock Draft 4.0, compiled with help from Fanspeak’s mock draft simulator. Changes from the three previous mock drafts are noted.
Round 1 (pick 4 overall) — OL Jedrick Wills, Alabama
(Previous picks: LB Isaiah Simmons, Clemson, OL Tristan Wirfs, Iowa, Wills)
It is a tough call between Wills, Wirfs and Andrew Thomas of Georgia. Thomas is probably the most-ready to step in at left tackle. Wirfs is the most athletic and might end up being a Pro Bowl guard. Wills gets the nod because of his readiness – he can start from Day 1 at right tackle – AND his potential to move to the left side down the road. Wills has a pass-set that coaches drool over and he can move like a tight end. His hands mean business – think Ereck Flowers, in reverse – and his footwork is balanced on pass protection. He can move and maul. What else do you want?
Round 2 (pick 36 overall) — C Cesar Ruiz, Michigan
(Previous picks: S Xavier McKinney, Alabama, McKinney, LB Kenneth Murray, Oklahoma)
Another offensive lineman? Sure, keep the party going. Giants are pleasantly surprised Ruiz makes it out of the first round. He is not a road-grader type but he is extremely athletic and can move, if the offensive scheme calls for him to do so. Native of Camden, N.J. is tenacious and should claim a starting role, battling Spencer Pulley and Jon Halapio, if Halapio is re-signed coming off a torn Achilles tendon.
Round 3 (pick 99 overall) — S Grant Delpit, LSU
(Previous picks: OT Saahdiq Charles, LSU, C Tyler Biadasz, Wisconsin, Biadasz)
What do LaRon Landry, Tyrann Mathieu and Jamal Adams all have in common? They all starred at safety in Baton Rouge. Delpit is next in line and should move in right away on the back end, teaming with Jabrill Peppers to provide 213 pounds of punch. He was better in 2018 than he was last season, when he was slowed with a high ankle sprain, but Delpit was still named the Jim Thorpe Award winner as the nation’s top defensive back.
Round 4 (pick 110 overall) — LB Anfernee Jennings, Alabama
(Previous picks: EDGE Jonathan Garvin, Miami, C Nick Harris, Washington, S K’Von Wallace, Clemson)
Three-year starter and named a permanent team captain, so he has the goods from a leadership standpoint. Had a team-high 12 tackles for loss and eight sacks in 2019. Projects as a 3-4 outside linebacker, perhaps similar to Kyle Van Noy (Joe Judge knows all about him from their time together in New England).
Round 5 (pick 150 overall) — DE Jason Strowbridge, North Carolina
(Previous picks: EDGE Jonathan Garvin, Miami, CB Javaris Davis, Auburn, EDGE Alton Robinson, Syracuse)
Good size (275 pounds), strength and toughness and here’s the special teams value that sells Judge on him: Nice 6-foot-4 wingspan aided in blocking four kicks in his college career.
Round 6 (pick 183 overall) — WR Lawrence Cager, Georgia
(Previous picks: RB Mike Warren, Cincinnati, WR Quintez Cephus, Wisconsin, Cephus)
There is a need for a target with size and Cager, at 6-foot-5, has it. After three years at Miami, Cager as a grad transfer at Georgia showed he can win contested balls in the air.
Round 7 (pick 218 overall) — G Calvin Throckmorton, Oregon
(Previous picks: EDGE E.J. Wonnum, South Carolina, Wonnum, Wonnum)
Class, what is the word of the day when it comes to the Giants and this draft? Versatility. Throckmorton started games at four different spots as a smart four-year starter on one of the top offensive lines in college football.
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Round 7 (pick 238 overall) — CB Javelin Guidry, Utah
(Previous picks: WR Lawrence Cager, Georgia, LB Carter Coughlin, Minnesota, S Shyheim Carter, Alabama)
At this late stage there’s a need for speed and Guidry (4.29 in the 40-yard dash) is one of the fastest players in the entire draft. Slot corner project and could help as a gunner on special teams.
Round 7 (pick 247 overall) — LB Casey Toohill, Stanford
(Previous picks: CB John Reid, Penn State, S Shyheim Carter, Alabama, RB Mike Warren, Cincinnati)
This coaching staff seems to have a thing for Stanford players. As a fifth-year senior, Toohill blossomed, with 11.5 tackles for loss and eight sacks and could have some pass rush chops in him.
Round 7 (pick 255 overall) — DL Malcolm Roach, Texas
(Previous picks: OT Victor Johnson, Appalachian State, OL Jon Runvan, Michigan, LB Shaquille Quarterman, Miami)
This year’s Mr. Irrelevant as the final player selected was a team captain and diligent weight room worker who could stick if he adds to his 297-pound frame.
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