From standout combine numbers to college program records and high school glory days, here's everything you need to know (and some things you definitely don't) about the Giants' 2023 draft class.
First, here's a refresher on the seven picks:
- Round 1, Pick 24: CB Deonte Banks, Maryland
- Round 2, Pick 57: OL John Michael Schmitz, Minnesota
- Round 3, Pick 73: WR Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee
- Round 5, Pick 172: RB Eric Gray, Oklahoma
- Round 6, Pick 209: CB Tre Hawkins III, Old Dominion
- Round 7, Pick 243: DL Jordon Riley, Oregon
- Round 7, Pick 254: DB Gervarrius Owens, Houston
1. Of the 319 prospects invited to Indianapolis, Banks posted the second-high athleticism score (98) at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, according to Next Gen Stats. He was the only defender in the top three, finishing just behind Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson (99), who went fourth overall to the Indianapolis Colts. At 6-1 and 197 pounds, he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.35 seconds (1.49 10-yard split) with a vertical leap of 42 inches and a broad jump of 11 feet, 4 inches.
2. If you want to know what Banks can do, just turn on the tape from Ohio State at Maryland, where he helped limit future top-five draft pick Marvin Harrison Jr. to five catches for 68 yards as the Terrapins took the Buckeyes down to the wire. Banks also blocked an extra point that was returned to the end zone. "I think it opened a lot [of eyes])," said Banks, who missed most of the previous season with a shoulder injury.
3. Speaking of big games against big opponents, Hyatt entered the national conversation on October 15, 2022, when Alabama, then ranked No. 3 in the country, came into Neyland Stadium to play No. 5 Tennessee. In front of 101,915 fans in Knoxville and millions of viewers watching on TV, Hyatt set the program record with five touchdown catches and 207 yards in a thrilling 52-49 victory over the Crimson Tide. Giants general manager Joe Schoen watched the first half from the field. "You could really feel his speed," Schoen said. "It's legit 4.3."
4. Hyatt became the first player in Volunteers history to win the Biletnikoff Award, which is presented annually to the nation's most outstanding receiver. He was also the 13th unanimous first-team All-American in Tennessee history and first since defensive back Eric Berry in 2009. Furthermore, Hyatt was the first wide receiver in program history to achieve that feat.
5. Aside from the whole being drafted thing, John Michael Schmitz has some eerie connections to Shaun O'Hara, the Giants' former three-time Pro Bowl center and Super Bowl champion:
O'Hara wore No. 60 with the Giants.
Schmitz wore No. 60 with the Gophers.
O'Hara was born at St. James Hospital on the South Side of Chicago in Homewood, Ill.
Schmitz played at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, where he wore No. 74.
O'Hara's father, David, played at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, where he wore…No. 74.
"The connections here are unbelievable," O'Hara, whose dad won the Cal Mall Award in 1969 for best athlete at Homewood-Flossmoor, said on NFL Network. "I know Giants fans are super excited to get this guy [Schmitz]. This guy is an unbelievable kid. He's a hard worker. P.J. Fleck, his head coach [at Minnesota], said not only is he the best player on the team; he's the hardest worker in the room. He's a Chitown guy. Would you expect anything less?"
View photos of the Giants' draft picks touring the Quest Diagnostics Training Center.
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Brian Daboll Head Coach, John Michael Schmitz (61), Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager
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New York Giants defensive back Deonte Banks poses for a photo with head coach Brian Daboll and General Manager Joe Schoen on Friday April 28, 2022 at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
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New York Giants defensive back Deonte Banks poses for a photo with head coach Brian Daboll General Manager Joe Schoen and CEO John Mara on Friday April 28, 2022 at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
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New York Giants defensive back Deonte Banks poses for a photo with his family on Friday April 28, 2022 at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
Brian Daboll Head Coach, John Michael Schmitz (61), Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager
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New York Giants defensive back Deonte Banks poses for a photo with CEO John Mara on Friday April 28, 2022 at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
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New York Giants second round draft pick John Michael Schmitz poses for a photo after talking to the media on Saturday April 29, 2022 at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
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New York Giants second round draft pick John Michael Schmitz talks to the media on Saturday April 29, 2022 at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
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New York Giants second round draft pick John Michael Schmitz talks to the media on Saturday April 29, 2022 at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
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New York Giants second round draft pick John Michael Schmitz poses for a photo after talking to the media on Saturday April 29, 2022 at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
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New York Giants second round draft pick John Michael Schmitz poses for a photo after talking to the media on Saturday April 29, 2022 at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
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New York Giants second round draft pick John Michael Schmitz talks to the media on Saturday April 29, 2022 at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
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6. Schmitz could have been drafted a year ago but returned to Minnesota for a sixth season. "The main reason I went back was for my team," he said. "Came in with a lot of those guys that were staying that extra year and I just wanted to go back to give it one last shot of winning a Big 10 Championship and leaving it all on the table."
7. Before he transferred to Oklahoma, Gray spent the 2019 and 2020 seasons at Tennessee, making him a sophomore when Hyatt was a freshman with the Volunteers. "Just a great, fast receiver," Gray recalled. "Very productive. You see what he did this past year bursting on to the scene. Great receiver."
8. Last year, Gray produced the ninth-best single-season rushing total in OU history (1,364 yards) and led the Big 12 by averaging 6.4 yards per carry.
9. A Memphis native, Gray was the first three-time Tennessee Titans Mr. Football winner. He was also a two-time Tennessee Gatorade Player of the Year. His father, Eric, played running back at Tennessee State from 1985-87 and was his running backs coach in high school. His uncle, Maurice Hall, played running back at Ohio State and won a national championship.
10. Hawkins recorded 76 tackles in 2021, the most ever in a single season by an ODU cornerback. "He's a physical kid, not afraid to tackle," Schoen said. "You see a trend with some of these guys that we took at that position."
View photos of the New York Giants' seven-member draft class.
Round 1, Pick No. 24 - Deonte Banks, CB, Maryland
Round 2, Pick No. 57 - John Michael Schmitz, OL, Minnesota
Round 3, Pick No. 73 - Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee
Round 5, Pick No. 172 - Eric Gray, RB, Oklahoma
Round 6, Pick No. 209 - Tre Hawkins III, CB, Old Dominion
Round 7, Pick No. 243 - Jordon Riley, DL, Oregon
Round 7, Pick No. 254 - Gervarrius Owens, DB, Houston
Maryland defensive back Deonte Banks (3) reacts to a Michigan turnover in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Maryland defensive back Deonte Banks (3) defends Michigan wide receiver Cornelius Johnson (6) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Maryland's Deonte Banks, right, intercepts a pass intended for Indiana's Andison Coby (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Minnesota offensive lineman John Michael Schmitz (60) calls out a blocking coverage against Penn State in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Minnesota offensive lineman John Michael Schmitz (60) in action during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Minnesota offensive lineman John Michael Schmitz (60) calls out a blocking coverage against Penn State in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Minnesota offensive lineman John Michael Schmitz (60) looks for someone to block against Penn State in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Minnesota offensive lineman John Michael Schmitz (60) calls out a blocking coverage against Penn State in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Minnesota offensive lineman John Michael Schmitz (60) looks to block Penn State defensive tackle Coziah Izzard (99) in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Minnesota offensive lineman John Michael Schmitz (60) looks for someone to block against Penn State in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Minnesota offensive lineman John Michael Schmitz (60) looks for someone to block against Penn State in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) celebrates a touchdown during an NCAA football game against Ball State on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) catches a touchdown pass as he is defended by Purdue safety Cam Allen (10) in the second half of the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) celebrates his touchdown against Ball State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) catchers a touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) runs for yardage as Tennessee Martin safety Carson Evans (12) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) runs for a touchdown after catching a pass from Princeton Fant during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Tennessee Martin Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) dives into the end zone between Ball State defenders for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) runs for yardage during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Florida Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 38-33. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) catches a pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Oklahoma running back Eric Gray carries against Oregon during the second half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Oklahoma running back Eric Gray (0) runs upfield during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas at the Cotton Bowl, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Dallas. Oklahoma won 55-48. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Oklahoma running back Eric Gray (0) celebrates with offensive lineman Erik Swenson (77) after scoring a touchdown against Iowa State during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Norman, Okla. Oklahoma won 28-21. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Oklahoma running back Eric Gray (0) fights to escape a tackle by Western Carolina defensive lineman K.J. Milner (96) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Norman, Okla. Oklahoma won 76 -0. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Oklahoma running back Eric Gray (0) is pushed out of bounds short of the goal line by Kansas safety Kenny Logan Jr. (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Lawrence, Kan. Oklahoma won 35-23. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Oklahoma running back Eric Gray (0) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Iowa State during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Norman, Okla. Oklahoma won 28-21. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Nebraska defensive lineman Deontre Thomas, left, tackles Oklahoma running back Eric Gray (0) during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma running back Eric Gray (0) runs ahead of West Virginia linebacker Exree Loe (6) for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sep. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Oklahoma running back Eric Gray (0) runs ahead of West Virginia linebacker Josh Chandler-Semedo (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Oklahoma running back Eric Gray (0) looks at Western Carolina safety Charles Gadie (7) on a run during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
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Oregon defensive lineman Jordon Riley (91) in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Oregon defensive lineman Jordon Riley (91) pressures California quarterback Kai Millner (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Oregon defensive lineman Jordon Riley, left, and linebacker Jeffrey Bassa, right, tackle Washington State wide receiver Robert Ferrel, center, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Oregon football player Jordon Riley (91) participates in a position drill at the school's NFL Pro Day, Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon football player Jordon Riley (91) participates in a shuttle drill at the school's NFL Pro Day, Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon football player Jordon Riley (91) participates in a position drill at the school's NFL Pro Day, Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon football player Jordon Riley (91) participates in a position drill at the school's NFL Pro Day, Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon DL Jordon Riley
Oregon DL Jordon Riley
Houston DB Gervarrius Owens
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Houston defensive back Gervarrius Owens during the first half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke).
Houston defensive back Gervarrius Owens (2) runs with an interception against Texas Tech during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Kansas running back Devin Neal (4) is tackled by Houston defensive back Gervarrius Owens (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Houston defensive back Gervarrius Owens (2) runs with an interception against Texas Tech during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Houston defensive back Gervarrius Owens (2) pushes South Florida running back Kelley Joiner Jr. (3) out of bounds on his gain during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
11. Riley played at three other schools (North Carolina, Garden City Community College, Nebraska) before finishing his collegiate career at Oregon, where he started all 13 games for the Ducks in final season of eligibility. "You walk out to practice and there's this 6-5, 330-pound guy, who piques your interest right there," Schoen said. "Again, some of these guys in different schemes may not have the production, the tackles, the sacks. But for what [defensive coordinator] Wink [Martindale] looks for in terms of size, length, knock back, he possesses those traits."
12. After spending one season at Northeast Oklahoma A&M, Owens was selected first team All-AAC as a junior and second team as a senior at Houston. "Another physical kid," Schoen said. "Projects well to special teams and also compete for a depth role."
13. A Baltimore native, Banks grew up a Ravens fan, so he is familiar with Martindale's defense. "I actually watched it a lot," Banks said of Martindale, who spent 10 seasons on the Baltimore Ravens' coaching staff before he joined the Giants. "They send a lot of pressure and put man behind it. I like that."
14. Banks lists Tavon Austin as his sports hero. Austin, who played in over 100 NFL games and scored 26 touchdowns between rushing and receiving, is also a Baltimore native. "He gave kids like me, a kid like I was, a hope," Banks said. "He gives us hope, and that's what I'm trying to do right now."
15. The reason John Michael Schmitz goes by three names is simple. "I kind of just went along with the flow, but I was always John Michael growing up because I'm a junior and my dad was always John. The name just kind of stuck with me."
Step into the new draft room as the Giants make their picks for the 2023 class.
Mike Kafka Offensive Coordinator, Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager
Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager
Brian Daboll Head Coach
Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager
Mike Groh Wide Receivers Coach, Mike Kafka Offensive Coordinator
Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager
Kevin Abrams Senior Vice President of Football Operations & Strategy, Brandon Brown Assistant General Manager
Brian Daboll Head Coach, Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager
Steve Tisch Chairman and Executive Vice President, Brian Daboll Head Coach, Brandon Brown Assistant General Manager, Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager, Dennis Hickey Assistant Director of Player Personnel, John K. Mara, Esq. President and Chief Executive Officer
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Hannah Burnett College Area Scout – Midlands
Brian Daboll Head Coach, Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager
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Hannah Burnett College Area Scout – Midlands
Kevin Abrams Senior Vice President of Football Operations & Strategy
Steve Tisch Chairman and Executive Vice President, Tim McDonnell Director of Player Personnel, Brian Daboll Head Coach, Brandon Brown Assistant General Manager, Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager, Dennis Hickey Assistant Director of Player Personnel, John K. Mara, Esq. President and Chief Executive Officer
Ronnie Barnes Senior Vice President, Medical Services/Head Athletic Trainer, Jerry Meade Vice President of Security, Steve Tisch Chairman and Executive Vice President, Brian Daboll Head Coach, Brandon Brown Assistant General Manager, Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager, Dennis Hickey Assistant Director of Player Personnel, John K. Mara, Esq. President and Chief Executive Officer, Don Martindale Defensive Coordinator, Jessie Armstead Special Assistant to the General Manager, Chris Mara Senior Vice President, Player Personnel
Brendan Prophett College Area Scout – Midwest
Patrick Hanscomb College Area Scout – Mid-Atlantic
Brian Daboll Head Coach, Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager
Ronnie Barnes Senior Vice President, Medical Services/Head Athletic Trainer, Jerry Meade Vice President of Security, Steve Tisch Chairman and Executive Vice President, Brian Daboll Head Coach, Brandon Brown Assistant General Manager, Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager, Dennis Hickey Assistant Director of Player Personnel, John K. Mara, Esq. President and Chief Executive Officer, Don Martindale Defensive Coordinator, Jessie Armstead Special Assistant to the General Manager, Chris Mara Senior Vice President, Player Personnel
Steve Tisch Chairman and Executive Vice President, Brian Daboll Head Coach, Brandon Brown Assistant General Manager, Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager, Dennis Hickey Assistant Director of Player Personnel, John K. Mara, Esq. President and Chief Executive Officer
Steve Tisch Chairman and Executive Vice President, Brian Daboll Head Coach, Brandon Brown Assistant General Manager, Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager, Dennis Hickey Assistant Director of Player Personnel, John K. Mara, Esq. President and Chief Executive Officer
Brian Daboll Head Coach, Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager
Brian Daboll Head Coach, Brandon Brown Assistant General Manager, Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager
Dennis Hickey Assistant Director of Player Personnel
Brian Daboll Head Coach, Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager
Dennis Hickey Assistant Director of Player Personnel
Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager, Brian Daboll Head Coach
Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager
Brian Daboll Head Coach, Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager
Brian Daboll Head Coach, Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager
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Brandon Brown Assistant General Manager
Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager
Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager
Brandon Brown Assistant General Manager, Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager, Tim McDonnell Director of Player Personnel, Dennis Hickey Assistant Director of Player Personnel
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Brian Daboll Head Coach
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Brandon Brown Assistant General Manager, Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager, Tim McDonnell Director of Player Personnel, Dennis Hickey Assistant Director of Player Personnel
Kevin Abrams Senior Vice President of Football Operations & Strategy
Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager
Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager
Jeremy Breit National Scout, Marcus Cooper College Area Scout – Southeast
Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager
Marquis Pendleton College Area Scout – Northeast
Scott Hamel Area Scout – Southwest
Chris Rossetti Director of Pro Scouting
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John K. Mara, Esq. President and Chief Executive Officer
Chris Mara Senior Vice President, Player Personnel
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Jerry Meade Vice President of Security, Steve Tisch Chairman and Executive Vice President, Brian Daboll Head Coach, Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager
Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager
Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager, John K. Mara, Esq. President and Chief Executive Officer
Jeremy Breit National Scout
Chris Mara Senior Vice President, Player Personnel
Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager
Marcus Cooper College Area Scout – Southeast
Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager, Tyseer Siam Director of Football Data & Innovation
16. Schmitz was in attendance for the Giants' playoff victory over the Vikings in Minnesota. Which team has he cheering for, though? "I was at the game just watching football, that's all I've got to say (laughs)."
17. In terms of centers he admires, Schmitz has always liked how Tampa Bay's Ryan Jensen plays the game. "He's one of the nastiest people on the field and just the way he plays, his mentality, you know that he's going to bring it every play. He's a tremendous leader, also."
18. Schoen isn't concerned about Hyatt's frame. He measured 6-0 and 176 pounds at the combine, which is nearly identical to Philadelphia's DeVonta Smith two year prior. "There's a similar body type down the road that we play twice a year, that's a good player." Hyatt said he is just a pound or two shy of his ideal playing weight of 190. "It definitely adds more confidence," Hyatt said. "Easier to catch the ball in contested areas. People can't knock you off of routes and can't knock you off of releases."
19. Owens graded as his conference's top overall and cover safety by Pro Football Focus.
20. Hyatt starred at Dutch Fork High School (Irmo, S.C.), where he finished as the all-time leader in receiving yards (3,624) and receiving touchdowns (57). He had three touchdown catches in the 2019 state championship game, including the game-winner in overtime, to lead the Silver Foxes to their fourth straight state title.
21. Gray scored the game-winning touchdown (five-yard run) with 2:35 left in his 2016 state championship game. The team won 12-9 and finished the season 14-0.
22. In 2020, Gray became the first Vol to score a rushing and receiving touchdown in a game since Alvin Kamara in 2016.
23. Gray served as a middle school math tutor and raised money for Touchdowns Against Cancer (St. Jude Children's Research Hospital initiative). He held a 3.5 GPA in high school and was named to the First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll.
