ESPN's Field Yates and Mel Kiper Jr. combine for 3-round mock draft
Only eight days remain between now and the start of the 2025 NFL Draft.
We recently heard from ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. regarding his new predictions for the first round of this year's draft.
This week, Kiper joined forces with his ESPN colleague, Field Yates, as the two combined for a three-round mock draft in which the analysts alternated picks.
Here are their predictions for each of the Giants' first four picks, along with commentary from the analysts.
Pick at No. 3: Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State
Analysis: "The second-rated player on my board is just too good for the Giants to bypass, even with the QB concerns. They can wait until Day 2 to address that, especially if they aren't sold on Colorado's Shedeur Sanders. The Giants already have a quality edge rush group, but it'd become that much nastier with the addition of Carter, who had 12 sacks in 2024." -- Field Yates
Carter primarily lined up at off-ball linebacker in his first two seasons at Penn State, totaling 11.0 sacks, 17 tackles for loss, nine passes defensed, one interception, and three forced fumbles to go with his 104 total tackles (61 solo). He earned second-team All-Big Ten honors from the media both seasons, while being tabbed first-team all-conference by the Big Ten coaches in 2023.
Carter then transitioned to a full-time edge rusher this past season and put together a breakout campaign. The 6-foot-3, 250-pound pass rusher picked up 12.0 sacks and a nation-high 23.5 tackles for loss, along with two forced fumbles and four passes defensed, on his way to being named Unanimous All-American and first-team all-conference.
He was also selected as the Nagurski-Woodson Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and the Smith-Brown Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year.
Carter registered 10 games with two or more tackles for loss out of 42 total contests (35 starts).
View photos of 2025 NFL Draft prospect Abdul Carter, edge rusher out of Penn State.
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) blocks a pass by Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Rutgers quarterback Gavin Wimsatt (2) is sacked by Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) forces a fumble by Michigan running back Blake Corum (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov.11, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) runs around the edge during an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. Penn State defeated USC in overtime, 33-30. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) tackles Maryland running back Roman Hemby (24) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) runs around the edge during an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. Penn State defeated USC in overtime, 33-30. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after tackling quarterback Payton Thorne (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) lines up during an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) runs around the edge during an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. Penn State defeated USC in overtime, 33-30. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) tackles Minnesota running back Trey Potts (3) in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in State College, Pa. Penn State won 45-17. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) runs around the edge during an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. Penn State defeated USC in overtime, 33-30. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) runs around the edge during an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. Penn State defeated USC in overtime, 33-30. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) tackles Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) lines up during an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) runs around the edge during an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. Penn State defeated USC in overtime, 33-30. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) tackles Central Michigan running back Lew Nichols III (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after a play during an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. Penn State defeated USC in overtime, 33-30. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) pressures Rutgers quarterback Gavin Wimsatt (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) chases Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after a play during an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. Penn State defeated USC in overtime, 33-30. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) tackles Central Michigan running back Lew Nichols III (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger2
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) runs around the edge during an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. Penn State defeated USC in overtime, 33-30. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) reacts against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) tackles Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) celebrates a tackle against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) lines up during an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) lines up against Central Michigan during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) runs during an NCAA football game against Southern California on Saturday, Oct.12, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Auburn quarterback Robby Ashford (9) is sacked by Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates a sack against Maryland during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after sacking Ohio State quarterback Will Howard during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) sacks Maryland quarterback MJ Morris (7) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) prepares to sack Maryland quarterback MJ Morris, left, during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) sacks Ohio State quarterback Will Howard (18) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) sacks Maryland quarterback MJ Morris (7) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) pass rushes during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter celebrates after sacking Maryland quarterback MJ Morris during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after sacking Ohio State quarterback Will Howard during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after a play during an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. Penn State defeated USC in overtime, 33-30. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) pass rushes during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after sacking Ohio State quarterback Will Howard (18) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) sacks Southern California quarterback Miller Moss (7) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct.12, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after sacking Ohio State quarterback Will Howard during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after sacking Ohio State quarterback Will Howard during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) reacts after sacking Southern California quarterback Miller Moss during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) tackles Ohio State quarterback Will Howard (18) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) runs during an NCAA football game against Southern California on Saturday, Oct.12, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) lines up against Illinois during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) sacks Southern California quarterback Miller Moss during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Penn State defenders Abdul Carter (11) and Curtis Jacobs (23) tackle Iowa running back Kamari Moulton (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) pass rushes against UCLA during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates a win against UCLA during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates a tackle against UCLA during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) blocks a pass by Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) celebrates his interception of a pass from Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer with defensive end Chop Robinson during an NCAA college football game against Illinois Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) runs around the edge during an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. Penn State defeated USC in overtime, 33-30. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates a tackle against UCLA during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Abdul Carter walks the sidelines during an NCAA college football game against Illinois Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter advances his interception of a pass from Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer during an NCAA college football game against Illinois Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) tackles Delaware running back Marcus Yarns (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) celebrates his interception with Chop Robinson during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter returns an interception of Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer's pass as Griffin Moore makes the tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) tackles West Virginia quarterback Nicco Marchiol (8) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after a play during the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) rushes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) runs around the edge during an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. Penn State defeated USC in overtime, 33-30. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after a tackle during the second half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) rushes past Michigan State offensive tackle Brandon Baldwin (53) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) tackles Michigan State running back Elijah Collins (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after sacking SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings during the second half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) looks on during pregame warmups before an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. Penn State defeated USC in overtime, 33-30. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) looks on during an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. Penn State defeated USC in overtime, 33-30. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) gestures after a play during first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game against Notre Dame, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) runs around the edge during an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. Penn State defeated USC in overtime, 33-30. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) runs around the edge during an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. Penn State defeated USC in overtime, 33-30. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) pressures Bowling Green quarterback Connor Bazelak (7) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) sacks Notre Dame quarterback Steve Angeli (18) during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after the Fiesta Bowl College Football Playoff game against Boise State, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) during the Fiesta Bowl College Football Playoff game against Boise State, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates a tackle against UCLA during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) tackles Kent State running back Ky Thomas (3) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter sacks SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings during the second half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates a tackle against UCLA during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) rushes past Illinois offensive lineman J.C. Davis (74) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defenders Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) and end Abdul Carter (11) celebrate a 21-7 win over Illinois during an NCAA college football game , Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates following a 21-7 win over Illinois during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) rushes past Illinois offensive lineman J.C. Davis (74) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates a tackle against Illinois during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates a tackle against Illinois during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11)celebrates a tackle against Kent State during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates a tackle against Illinois during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) forces a fumble by Michigan running back Blake Corum (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov.11, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) celebrates a 31-0 win over Iowa during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) celebrate a fumble by Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara (12) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) reacts after a tackle against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov.11, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) and defensive end Amin Vanover (15) celebrate against Iowa during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
West Virginia quarterback Garrett Greene fumbles as he is defended by Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Pick at No. 34: Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville
Analysis: "After going another direction in the first round, the Giants can land an experienced passer with good arm strength. Shough threw 29 touchdown passes last season, and he'd have the opportunity to learn alongside Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston." -- Mel Kiper
Shough played seven seasons of collegiate ball with three different schools - Oregon (2018-20), Texas Tech (2021-23) and Louisville (2024).
However, injuries derailed several of Shough's early seasons. It wasn't until his final year at Louisville that the 6-foot-5, 219-pound quarterback was able to play every game for his team before opting to not play in Louisville's bowl game.
Shough went 8-4 as a starter in 2024 and finished the year with 3,195 passing yards, 23 touchdowns, and just six interceptions, which earned him a selection as All-ACC honorable mention. He was also named as one of the three winners of college football's Comeback Player of the Year Award.
Pick at No. 65: Tate Ratledge, IOL, Georgia
Analysis: "No matter who is playing quarterback for the Giants, the protection has to improve. Ratledge has really impressive footwork and toughness." -- Field Yates
Ratledge started 37 games at right guard over the last three seasons at Georgia and allowed a total of just two sacks, six quarterback hits, and 10 hurries during that span.
He was named first-team All-SEC in each of the last two years, while also earning a selection as third-team All-American from the Associated Press this past season.
The 6-foot-6, 308-pound interior lineman was a part of Georgia's back-to-back College Football Playoff national champion teams in 2021 and 2022.
Pick at No. 99: Omarr Norman-Lott, DT, Tennessee
Analysis: "The Giants already have an elite interior presence in Dexter Lawrence II, but they lack a lot of depth. And Norman-Lott could contribute early in the pass rush (9.5 sacks in the past two seasons)." -- Field Yates
Norman-Lott began his collegiate career at Arizona State, where he played in 21 games over three seasons before transferring to Tennessee.
It was with the Volunteers that Norman-Lott landed himself on NFL radars. Across 23 games from 2023-24, the 6-foot-2, 291-pound defensive tackle racked up 9.5 sacks, as Yates mentioned, to go with 44 total tackles.
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DE Will Anderson Jr. - Houston Texans (2023)
CB Derek Stingley Jr. - Houston Texans (2022)
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CB Jeff Okudah - Detroit Lions (2020)
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DE Solomon Thomas - San Francisco 49ers (2017)
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DE Dion Jordan - Miami Dolphins (2013)
RB Trent Richardson - Cleveland Browns (2012)
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DT Sean Gilbert - Los Angeles Rams (1992)
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RB Barry Sanders - Detroit Lions (1989)
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DT Ray Childress - Houston Oilers (1985)
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RB Freeman McNeil - New York Jets (1981)
T Anthony Munoz - Cincinnati Bengals (1980)
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WR Wes Chandler - New Orleans Saints (1978)
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QB Dan Pastorini - Houston Oilers (1971)
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QB Steve Spurrier - San Francisco 49ers (1967)
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LB Dick Butkus - Chicago Bears (1965)
WR Charley Taylor - Washington Redskins (1964)
DT Jim Dunaway - Minnesota Vikings (1963)
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DB Johnny Robinson - Detroit Lions (1960)
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LB Dan Currie - Green Bay Packers (1958)
QB John Brodie - San Francisco 49ers (1957)
RB Hopalong Cassady - Detroit Lions (1956)
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C Art Hunter - Green Bay Packers (1954)
QB Jack Scarbath - Washington Redskins (1953)
RB Ollie Matson - Chicago Cardinals (1952)
QB Y.A. Tittle - San Francisco 49ers (Colts disbanded after 1950 season, the players were made eligible for draft along with college seniors. Tittle was the No. 1 choice - 3rd overall - of 49ers in 1951.)
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RB Glenn Dobbs - Chicago Cardinals (1943)
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G Greg Van Roten
WR Montrell Washington
CB Dee Williams
QB Russell Wilson
QB Jameis Winston
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