After five straight seasons below .500, they carried very low expectations into the 2022 season. Centers are hard to come by in this league and unless the Giants find a starter in the draft or another option in free agency, Feliciano could be back. Las Vegas Raiders: Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida. Latu has a reputation for being smart and versatile. 2023 New York Giants. The NY Giants currently own the No. Los Angeles Chargers: Clark Phillips III, CB, Utah, 22. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Otton suffered a foot injury late in the season, but he had already established himself as one of the premier senior tight ends in the country. And he knows what it takes to succeed under a microscope. PFF lists Giants' biggest offseason needs John Fennelly February 5, 2022 9:55 am ET The 2022 NFL draft is less than three months away and is approaching Brutal. The Giants and their fans want Saquon Barkley back but again, only at a price that makes sense. After one year, the New York Giants have the worst 2022 NFL draft class in the NFC East, according to grades from NFL Network. And while it would be amazing to team him up with Garrett Wilson, they desperately need some reliable blocking for their new quarterback whoever that is. 6): North Carolina, OT, Ikem Ekwonu, Round 1 (No. WebEvery team needs improvements in the offseason. 14. The three-star recruit from Saraland, Alabama, played in 14 games with one start as a true freshman (15 tackles, four pass breakups) for the national champions. With his long speed and ability to stretch the field, Hyatt pegs as a potential replacement for free agent Darius Slayton. A "nifty weapon" sounds like something that would be fun to see in Daboll's offense. Sterling Shepard (coming off an ACL tear), Richie James, Slayton and Marcus Johnson are all free agents. Thats too rich for the Giants blood, especially if the Jones negotiations dont go their way. 2 or a low-end No. (Top photo of OCyrus Torrence: Michael Wade / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images). Robinson was an honorable mention all-conference pick in 2020, as well, leading Nebraska with 51 receptions for 461 receiving yards (9.0 per, one TD) while starting six games outside and two at running back (46-240-5.2, one TD rushing). With a belief that they could be more than just a rebuilding team, the Giants ran head-first into the season instead of taking baby steps. There is much more at stake, all across the roster. McKethan earned honorable mention All-ACC notice in 2020 after starting all 12 games at right guard and repeated that honor in 2021 for his play in all 13 games at right guard. So a little depth would be very beneficial here, and Young could provide that at 6-3, 315 pounds. 2022 NFL draft: Giants officially have 9 picks Dan Benton March 17, 2022 10:55 am ET The NFL awarded 39 compensatory picks in the 2022 NFL draft to a total of With Super Bowl LVI now in the rearview mirror, the focus for all 32 teams across the National Football League can turn towards the 2022 season. Thats the way it worked out here, and he gives the Falcons defense a key building block as they try to get back to relevance. Here is a list of the Giants top 10 unrestricted free agents and what the team may do with them. Will Injuries Hamper Kenny Golladay Signing With WR-Needy Teams Like Baltimore, Houston, or Chicago? Re-signing Jones and Barkley should be New York's biggest priorities, and it would make a ton of sense to bring back the likes of James and Ward. He has 13 tackles for a loss and 9.0 sack over the course of his 25-game career. 26. The Eagles will need to add some depth at running back with Miles Sanders likely moving on in free agency. Jones is set to be a free agent when the market opens on March 15, and retaining him should be priority No. Published: Apr. February 28, 2023 8:39 am ET. To do that, the Giants must first keep their foundational pieces in place. She previously covered the University of Connecticut basketball and the WNBA's Connecticut Sun for The Athletic and wrote for Sports Illustrated. They should bring in a new starter through a trade (Russell Wilson, anyone?) They have a great chance to strengthen their defense and add an impact pass rusher here in Anderson, who had 10 sacks for Alabama last year. Enter Torrence a potential first-round pick last year who transferred from the Louisiana to Florida to test his mettle in the SEC (he passed with flying colors, earning All-American honors). It just makes too much sense given the lack of quality quarterback play in the league for these teams to invest big capital into this position. Much of that can be blamed on the revolving door of players the Giants used last season which diminished the quality and continuity of special teams. Indianapolis Colts: Myles Murphy, Edge, Clemson. 31. However, theres some wiggle room financially. It meant All-Pro Dexter Lawrence was playing a ton of snaps too many, probably, given how important he is to the defense. The Lions also need to look at the future at quarterback, no matter what happens with Jared Goff in 2023, and Levis is another guy with good long-term potential who could benefit from watching for a year or two. Cap, contract and market information via Spotrac. Please consider supporting us with a subscription. The franchise tag is out of the question as that would cost $14 million. Slayton is one of Jones favorite targets and the Giants could bring him back on a cheap deal as their receiver ranks are still among the worst in the NFL. While there are some depth pieces returning, both left guard/center Nick Gates and center Jon Feliciano could be departing in free agency. The Seahawks still need a long-term answer at quarterback, despite the emergence of Geno Smith. 8. 23 on his big board. 1 receiver in the 2023 free-agent receiver pool either. The 6-4, 285-pound Stills plays with a lot of energy. Even if Barkley stays, another back isnt a bad option as Matt Breida, the Giants third-leading rusher (220 yards) behind Barkley (1,312) an Jones (708), is nearly 28 years old and headed for free agency. It would be nice for the Giants to be able to fit Barkley back into their plans, but it takes a village for teams to have a solid running game. Try a week on us. The Giants check off another of our top-priority needs with CB Cordale Flott. 34, No. Gibbs, who proved himself at one of the top college programs in the nation, would fit in nicely and have an immediate chance to contribute. The Giants likely have a lower figure in mind. 22 on Dane Bruglers big board. and returning punts (6-20-3.3) in 13 games with 12 starts. TEAM, Results from Consensus Mock Draft: Beavers not only graduated to first-team all-conference honors in 2021 (102 tackles, 11.5 for loss, with 4.5 sacks, one interception, two pass break-ups, two forced fumbles in 14 starts) but was also named a finalist for the Butkus Award, given to the nation's top linebacker. Copyright 2019-2023. As the NY Giants enter the home stretch, the possibility of owning two top-10 picks in the 2022 NFL Draft looms large, for a roster with so many needs to fill. Measuring in at 6'7" and 337 pounds, Neal topped the Bruce Feldman Freaks List and finished the year ranked second overall on our Big Board. Dan Salomone. After making two top-10 selections in the 2022 draft, the Giants are set to select near the end of the opening night. Here is a list of the Giants top 10 unrestricted free agents and what the team may do with them. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/draft/free/stories, at McFadden was named a third-team Associated Press All-American and first-team all-league pick in 2020, leading his squad with 58 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss with six sacks and two picks in eight games (seven starts). Last season Robinson posted 104 catches for 1,342 yards and 7 TDs with an impressive 3.56 yards/route run. https://giantswire.usatoday.com/lists/ranking-new-york-giants-top-10-pending-free-agents-by-importance/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. -- by Chad Reuter, Flott is the cousin of former Tennessee WR Velus Jones Jr., who is also hoping to be picked in the 2022 NFL Draft. His career begins on special teams with the chance of developing rotational player. Gardner is a confident prospect that has allowed zero touchdowns in his career. In his first year with the Bearcats, Beavers started 10 of 14 contests (36 tackles, 1.5 for loss). The Giants can clear more than $30 million in space by cutting James Bradberry, Blake Martinez, Sterling Shepard, and Kyle Rudolph. Flott allowed a passer rating of 73.3 last season with a completion percentage of just 51.1%. Nor any National Football League Team, or any NFLPA player. He was an honorable mention all-conference pick in 2021, starting nine games at left guard and two at left tackle. Yes, ideally youd want the Giants to find the complete receiver package, and Hyatt certainly has his warts hes not the most polished route runner but at this point in the draft, what Hyatt does provide is more than worth the price to acquire him. For more creative teams, Rice's bully-ball YAC skills and alignment flexibility will make him a nifty weapon to move around the formation.". All rights reserved (About Us). Belton was an honorable mention all-conference pick in 2020, starting all eight games at the "cash" safety/linebacker spot (33 tackles, 1.5 for loss, five pass breakups). My thinking is essentially this: if the Giants intend to keep James Bradberry, then draft one of those remaining edge rushers here, whether that ends up being Florida State's Jermaine Johnson II, Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux or Georgia's Travon Walker. But in this draft, they settle for the last top-tier guy on the board: Richardson has a lot to learn, but hes got massive potential and could be in a perfect situation with Josh McDaniels. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. February 26, 2023 7:00 am PT. But dont forget, the Giants have a slew of young linemen they are high on such as 2022 drafts Joshua Ezeudu and Marcus McKethan. If push comes to shove, theyll start by slapping the franchise tag on him, which is worth $32.4 million for this season. Carolina Panthers (from Patriots): Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU, 15. The 6-0, 180-pound Turner tallied 36 tackles, including one for loss, one interception, 11 pass breakups and a fumble recovery this season for the Wolverines. A spicy choice perhaps but one Im high on after watching Spears play in Mobile. Despite being a bit undersized, hes earned a reputation for being a player with a quick first step who can occasionally wreak havoc in the backfield. Barkley can command anywhere from $10-14 million per annum on the open market. Cornerback is an urgent draft priority for the Eagles given Bradberrys looming departure and Darius Slays age (32). The Giants are likely still holding out hope for 2022 third-round pick Josh Ezeudu, who struggled in his rookie season, but hes no sure thing at left guard. If the Giants are able to lock down those spots for a decade, then it makes the odds of repairing the interior offensive line feel far less daunting. Please check your email for a confirmation. Ezeudu missed the first two games of 2020 with a lower-body injury but still played well enough in his 10 starts (three at right tackle, seven at left guard) to receive third-team All-ACC accolades from league coaches. Of course, to bring in a big name takes big money something the Giants, without financial finagling, dont currently have. Oh, and two of New York's top receivers, Darius Slayton and Richie James, are also scheduled to be free agents this spring. New England Patriots (from Panthers): Jordan Addison, WR, USC. Cue a dose of warranted criticism for the hypocrisy. And now, one year after making two top-10 picks, Big Blue finds itself on the back end of the first Our first trade of the draft as the Patriots trade up to get a guy who was extremely productive as a wide receiver in college: he put up nearly 1,600 receiving yards in 2021 with Pittsburgh, tying for the FBS lead with 17 touchdowns, he transferred to USC in 2022 and finished with nearly 900 yards receiving and eight touchdowns. Two players fifth-round -- by Chad Reuter, This Las Vegas product was a two-star recruit despite receiving first-team All-Nevada honors as a senior tight end/linebacker (and starring in basketball and track) at Palo Verde High School. They need to invest in the trenches significantly. Jacksonville Jaguars: Bryan Bresee, DT, Clemson, 25. Andy Vasquez may be reached at avasquez@njadvancemedia.com. Ebiketie is not the prototypical edge rusher in regards to size but he is a high activity player. Nick Gates made a miraculous comeback from a serious leg injury last year and his story is compelling. Three teams would be holding multiple 2022 NFL Draft picks inside the top 11 if the season ended today. First, do they even want him on their roster in 2022? The New York Giants have limited expectations for the upcoming season as they look to address holes on their roster at the NFL Draft. This means that, for them, the realistic first 1 pick overall in the 2023 NFL Draft.AP. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. You'll now receive the top Giants Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Neither Drafttek.com or www.drafttek.com are affiliated in any manner Hes good after the catch, a willing blocker and is a solid athlete for his size. However, the Giants could stand to upgrade several areas, and if they leave enough cap space, it would be logical to do so in free agency. Defensive backs like C.J. The re-signing of Daniel Jones is perhaps one of the most debated roster decisions in all of football right now. As it stands, it seems as though the Giants will be parting with the very talented but expensive cornerback. 1, Hawks have problem and Snyder must fix it, Kane trade grades: Rangers ace deal; Blackhawks get 'D+', Detroit's Davis closing in on Maravich NCAA scoring mark, Report: Snyder charged team $4.5M to put logo on his jet, Cowboys' Stephen Jones on futures of RBs Elliott, Pollard, Bucks get 15th straight win, complete perfect February. Therefore, the Giants should treat him as a backup. Tampa Bay Bucs: Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas, 20. After making two top-10 selections in the 2022 draft, the Giants are set to select near the end of the opening night. Bellinger then started 11 of 13 appearances the following fall (15-201-13.4, three TDs) before garnering honorable mention All-Mountain West Conference accolades in 2020 (21-203-9.7 in eight starts). Gemmel is just a really smart player with a good sense of flow. Detroit Lions: Will Levis, QB, Kentucky. Chicago Bears: Will Anderson Jr., Edge, Alabama. And second, do they want to pick up his fully guaranteed fifth-year option? Trading down from pick No. The Giants could well find themselves below $25 million in cap space after signing Jones and Barkley or tagging one of them. With Andrew Thomas showing improvement this season, Neal could be the bookend tackle that the team has coveted. However, inside the organization, they need to know that a QB addition is not simply going to make them Super Bowl contenders. They'll then have to turn their attention to key contributors like defensive tackle Fabian Moreau, Julian Love, Jihad Ward and Jon Feliciano. The Giants, who picked up an additional first-round pick in a trade with the Chicago Bears last April, are locked into the fifth and seventh overall selections. Despite being a bit of a reach, Flotts versatility and physical play style will be a welcome addition to the Giants secondary. Jacksonville: Sauce Gardner, CB, Cincinnati. 6 and No. Even if James and Slayton are back in the mix, the Giants could stand to upgrade their receiving corps. PFF lists Giants' biggest offseason needs John Fennelly February 5, 2022 9:55 am ET The 2022 NFL draft is less than three months away and is approaching quickly. Darius Slayton likely isnt high on the Giants list right now and Richie James who is not on this list could be a higher priority this offseason depending on the numbers. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Ikem Ekwonu is a name weve seen mocked to the Giants several times already. If both pan out, then the Giants are in an enviable position of having depth. New York Jets: Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia. Draft information via Tankathon. Murphy is a great fit for any defensive scheme and has the physical potential to become a dominant edge rusher. 72): Auburn, EDGE, Derick Hall, Ranking the Giants' top 10 pending free agents by importance, Giants lose Saquon Barkley, add WR in CBS Sports free agency mock draft, Report: Jets 'open' to luring Daniel Jones away from Giants, Sean Payton called Eli Manning for recommendation on Davis Webb, NFL insider expects Daniel Jones' contract to be less than what's been reported, Giants, Dexter Lawrence have talked long-term extension, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Seattle Seahawks: C.J. "Rice is a high-end No. You could make the same argument with Evan Engram, who has never managed to fill his potential since being drafted. Two of his uncles played football with the Miami Hurricanes and in the NFL: running back Cleveland Gary (first-round pick of the Rams in 1989) and defensive lineman Jimmie Jones (third-round pick of Dallas in 1990, where he won two Super Bowls). From there, they can work on a longer-term deal with Jones and hopefully bring him into the fold at a reasonable number. Doing so with a post-June 1 designation would clear another $13.5 million in 2023 cap space. 1 recruit of the 2019 class coming out of Los Angeles' Oaks Christian High School. Christian Harris isnt a sack machine but that wouldnt be the point of this pick. Cincinnati Bengals: Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia, 29. The Temple transfer has good balance and was a highly productive player for the Nittany Lions last fall. Expensive free agents and high draft picks are one way to fill holes on your roster. WR Zay Flowers is becoming one of the more polarizing players when discussing the Giants draft plans. Wide receiver is a bit of a surprise, but Wan'Dale Robinson ranks in the 95th percentile for Breakout Age and 99th percentile for Target Share. However, doing so would leave a lot of dead money (around $20 million) and it could leave the Giants with a void in terms of veterans at some positions. Draft him and trust coach Brian Daboll and offensive coordinator Mike Kafka will play to his strengths. Jamie Gillans ability is not in question. The two-time team captain was a second-team all-conference selection in 2021, leading the Hoosiers with 77 tackles, 15.5 for loss with 6.5 sacks, three pass breakups and two forced fumbles in 12 starts. WR Zay Flowers is becoming one of the more polarizing players when discussing the Giants draft plans. Young is the most decorated and best quarterback in this class. Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images. The combine, free agency and individual pro days will continue to shape the Giants big board ahead of the NFL Draft, but before those events take place, heres an early seven-round mock draft. 25 part of the reason I chose Torrence so heres the wide receiver you were all waiting for. 5, New York knew that they'd have a chance to improve the offensive line with either Ikey Ekwonu or Evan Neal still on the board. NFL Draft 2022: Why Giants might have to take 75 cents on the dollar if Joe Schoen wants to trade back. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. There was always an expectation that theyd add a linebacker in this class, with Blake Martinez and Tae Crowder leading a LB room that possesses little talent and depth. The This is why New York might ponder a trade with the Arizona Cardinals, which are considering trading DeAndre Hopkins, according to Jordan Schultz of The Score. -- by Chad Reuter, Belton was an all-state pick at Tampa's Jesuit High School, but his father, Danny, grew up in Iowa and was a big Hawkeyes fan. As the 2022 NFL Draft approaches, Fortner is a player that sounds increasingly less likely to be available in the fourth round. And the Bears didnt have a single player with more than four sacks in 2022. He was an honorable mention All-Pac-12 pick and the conference Defensive Freshman of the Year in 2019 with 35 tackles, including a team-high 14 tackles for loss with nine sacks, three pass breakups and one blocked kick in 14 games with five starts. In his final season, he produced 9.5 sacks. No surprise, then, that the G-Men with one playoff appearance in 11 years are looking to make a move. Changes are coming for the New York Giants, and in our offseason preview, we explore their team needs, 2022 salary cap, and NFL Draft picks. Schoen will start by attempting to retain his own impending free agents. Round 6, Cameron Young, DL, Mississippi State You cant have enough defensive line depth, and the Giants were precariously thin when injuries mounted toward the end of season. The first-team all-conference selection led Oregon with 12 tackles for loss and 7.0 sacks among his 50 total tackles in 11 games (nine starts) before opting out of the team's bowl game to prepare for the NFL draft. It was Nike. Jones has a projected market value of $25.5 million annually, though that's a conservative estimate. -- by Chad Reuter. Quarterback is a big worry, no doubt. Buffalo Bills: Antonio Johnson, S, Texas A&M, 28. Julian Love has improved with each season and is now one of the Giants top defensive players. Pick 7 (112) Daniel Bellinger. He lost 25 pounds while rehabbing his leg, and the improved movement helped him start 12 of 13 contests in 2019 (51 tackles, 4.5 for loss with 1.5 sacks). Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. After months of anticipation, the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft came and went in a blur for the Giants. 1 target on the roster. All Rights Reserved. 1. Sauce Gardner showed last year with the Jets just how much of an impact a cornerback can make as a rookie. But more importantly, its a chance for agents and league executives to get a head start on free agency -- which begins on March 13, just two weeks from now.
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