Fifty-eight prospects are confirmed to participate virtually in the 2020 NFL Draft.
If ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. turns out to be right, Giants fans will see their first two picks via video chat when commissioner Roger Goodell announces their names from his home in New York.
With a little more than a week to go, Kiper released his fourth mock draft of the year, plus second-round selections for all 32 clubs. The draft guru stuck with Clemson do-it-all linebacker Isaiah Simmons for the Giants at No. 4 and then projected USC offensive tackle Austin Jackson in the second round at No. 36 overall.
"The Giants should take an offensive tackle with one of their first two picks, but I wouldn't pass on Simmons, who has rare athleticism and versatility," Kiper wrote. "Stick him at outside linebacker and let him chase down ball carriers, rush the passer and cover tight ends. Simmons never has to leave the field. New coach Joe Judge will love him."
According to Pro Football Focus, Simmons, who measured 6-foot-4 and 238 pounds at the combine, played more than 100 snaps at five different positons for Clemson in 2019. He lined up 299 times at inside linebacker, 262 at slot cornerback, 132 at free safety, 116 at outside linebacker, and 100 at strong safety. He was asked at the NFL Scouting Combine what position he plays. "Defense," said Simmons, who won the 2019 Butkus Award as the nation's top linebacker, the first player to do so in Clemson history.
After going defense in the first round, Kiper addressed the offensive line for the Giants in the second.
Jackson, 6-foot-5 and 322 pounds, appeared in 39 games with 25 starts for the Trojans. In 2019, he started all 13 games for his second season at left tackle as a junior. Jackson made the 2019 All-Pac-12 first team and won USC's Chris Carlisle Courage Award.
His grandfather, Melvin Jackson, played on the Trojans' 1974 national championship team and in 1975 he won the team's Lineman of the Year Award. Melvin Jackson then played five years (1976-80) in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers after being their 12th-round pick in the 1976 Draft.
"I wrote earlier that the Giants needed to take an offensive tackle early, and Jackson could fall into their lap at No. 36," Kiper wrote. "He played 1,680 straight snaps at left tackle for the Trojans over the last two seasons, but he is still a developmental project in my eyes. He'll take some time to adjust, but he could be New York's long-term starter at either tackle spot."
The Giants hold 10 picks entering the draft, which runs April 23-25.
- Round 1, Pick 4
- Round 2, Pick 36
- Round 3, Pick 99
- Round 4, Pick 110
- Round 5, Pick 150
- Round 6, Pick 138
- Round 7, Pick 218
- Round 7, Pick 238
- Round 7, Pick 247
- Round 7, Pick 255
To view Kiper's full two-round mock draft, CLICK HERE.
The following prospects are set to participate in the virtual 2020 NFL Draft.

A.J. Epenesa
Iowa, DE
(AP Photo/David Banks)

A.J. Terrell
Clemson, CB
(AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Andrew Thomas
Georgia, OT
(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Antoine Winfield Jr.
Minnesota, S
(AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Austin Jackson
USC, OT
(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Brandon Aiyuk
Arizona State, WR
(AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

C.J. Henderson
Florida, CB
(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Cesar Ruiz
Michigan, G
(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Chase Claypool
Notre Dame, WR
(AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Chase Young
Ohio State, EDGE
(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

Cole Kmet
Notre Dame, TE
(AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

CeeDee Lamb
Oklahoma, WR
(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

D'Andre Swift
Georgia, RB
(AP Photo/John Amis)

Denzel Mims
Baylor, WR
(AP Photo/Jerry Larson)

Derrick Brown
Auburn, DL
(AP Photo/Michael Woods)

Ezra Cleveland
Boise State, OT
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Grant Delpit
LSU, S
(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Henry Ruggs III
Alabama, WR
(AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Isaiah Simmons
Clemson, LB
(AP Photo/Richard Shiro)

J.K. Dobbins
Ohio State, RB
(AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Jacob Eason
Washington, QB
(AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Jake Fromm
Georgia, QB
(AP Photo/Brett Duke)

Jalen Hurts
Oklahoma, QB
(AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Jalen Reagor
TCU, WR
(AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)

Javon Kinlaw
South Carolina, DL
(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Jaylon Johnson
Utah, CB
(AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Jedrick Wills
Alabama, OT
(AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Jeffrey Okudah
Ohio State, CB
(AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Jerry Jeudy
Alabama, WR
(AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Joe Burrow
LSU, QB
(AP Photo/John Amis, File)

Jonathan Taylor
Wisconsin, RB
(AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Jordan Love
Utah State, QB
(AP Photo/Andres Leighton)

Josh Jones
Houston, OT
(AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Josh Uche
Michigan, LB
(AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Julian Okwara
Notre Dame, EDGE
(AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Justin Herbert
Oregon, QB
(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Justin Jefferson
LSU, WR
(AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Justin Madubuike
Texas A&M, DT
(AP Photo/Sam Craft)

K'Lavon Chaisson
LSU, EDGE
(AP Photo/Thomas Graning)

Kenneth Murray
Oklahoma, LB
(AP Photo/Ray Carlin)

Kristian Fulton
LSU, CB
(AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Laviska Shenault
Colorado, WR
(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Lloyd Cushenberry
LSU, G
(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Mekhi Becton
Louisville, OT
(AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Neville Gallimore
Oklahoma, DT
(AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Noah Igbinoghene
Auburn, CB
(AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Patrick Queen
LSU, LB
(AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Prince Tega Wanogho
Auburn, OT
(AP Photo/Michael Woods)

Ross Blacklock
TCU, DT
(AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Tee Higgins
Clemson, WR
(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Terrell Lewis
Alabama, EDGE
(AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Thaddeus Moss
LSU, TE
(AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Tristan Wirfs
Iowa, OT
(AP Photo/David Banks)

Tua Tagovailoa
Alabama, QB
(AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)

Xavier McKinney
Alamaba, S
(AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Yetur Gross-Matos
Penn State, EDGE
(AP Photo/Chris Knight)

Trevon Diggs
Alabama, DB

Zack Moss
Utah, RB
Here is a look at other mock drafts:
Pick: Isaiah Simmons, OLB, Clemson
Analysis: "New York has three options in my mind here at No. 4: The Giants can trade out of it, they can look at one of the excellent offensive tackles on the board or they can draft Simmons as a do-it-all linebacker. General manager Dave Gettleman will hear some interesting offers, but because I'm not doing the same with this mock, I'm going with Simmons. Remember, the Giants allowed 28.2 points per game last season, third worst in the NFL."
Pick: Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa
Analysis: "Lots of good options here, but protecting QB Daniel Jones is the priority."
Pick: Jedrick Wills, OT, Alabama
Analysis: "The Giants must upgrade the offensive line to give Daniel Jones an opportunity to make a major leap in his development as a second-year starter."
Pick: Jedrick Wills, OT, Alabama
Analysis: "Dave Gettleman's never traded his first selection in an NFL draft. If things shake out the way they do here, he'll be able to pick any of the top four offensive linemen in this year's class. Joe Judge has a history with Alabama's Nick Saban, who has spoken positively of Wills to coaches around the league. Multiple coaches have told me Wills is the guy who goes first."
Pick: Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa
Analysis: "The Giants' decision could come down to their highest-ranked tackle or a defensive playmaker like Isaiah Simmons. One of the reasons I think they will lean toward tackle is the impact that will make on other recent first-round picks like Saquon Barkley and Daniel Jones."
Pick: Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Analysis: "Isaiah Simmons isn't like anything we've seen before. At 6'4", 238 pounds, he ran the 40-yard dash faster than most wide receivers at 4.39 seconds. Clemson utilized Simmons at virtually every position on defense, often lining him up at safety, linebacker, nickel linebacker, edge-rusher and even in man coverage at cornerback against LSU. He isn't a conventional football player you assign a position to but rather a positionless weapon defensive coordinators can deploy based on the matchup. Simmons is an eraser, and for that, he's worthy of a top-five selection."
Pick: Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Analysis: "It would make sense if the Giants decide to draft one of the top offensive tackles here, but they're in great need of help on defense, and Simmons is the most versatile defender in the draft."
Pick: Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Analysis: "After what Simmons did at the combine -- which only reconfirmed what we saw during the 2019 season -- the Giants would be hard-pressed to let him go here. Yes, GM Dave Gettleman loves big bodies but Simmons would solve a lot of problems on this defense."
Pick: Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville
Analysis: "Massive and athletic are descriptors we don't often see used in the same sentence, but the Louisville left tackle is that guy. The Giants could go with Isaiah Simmons or Jedrick Wills in this spot, as well."
Pick: Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville
Analysis: "Size and speed have been tenets of Dave Gettleman's team-building strategy in his tenure as general manager. No one has more of the former in this draft than Becton, and after running a 5.1 in the 40-yard dash, he's got some of the latter as well."
Pick: Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama
Analysis: "Jeudy is a better prospect than every offensive tackle in this class. Rookies, especially rookie offensive linemen, don't fill pressing needs. Over the past five NFL seasons, only nine rookie offensive tackles have played 400-plus snaps and earned overall grades above 70.0. None have earned an overall grade above 82.0. Don't address pressing needs in the draft; just draft the best players available."
Pick: Chase Young, EDGE, Ohio State
Analysis: "This is a great scenario for the Giants, who get the best pass-rusher in the draft in Young and fill an immediate position of need. The Giants really need playmakers all over the defense, and Young's 96.1 overall grade last season is the best we've seen since we started grading in 2014. He had a ridiculous 56 pressures (18 sacks, seven quarterback hits, 31 hurries) on just 320 rushes last season."
Pick: Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Analysis: "Putting Simmons into perspective in this class is difficult, as his versatility makes him a player without peer. Giants GM Dave Gettleman ultimately will have to decide how the defensive shapeshifter measures up against the first tier of offensive tackles."
Pick: Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa
Analysis: "The Giants got what they hope is a No. 1 CB in James Bradberry, two linebackers and a defensive lineman. Perhaps the lack of offensive line help for Daniel Jones is a tell of the direction they're going in the draft."
Pick: Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Analysis: "Simmons is possibly the most intriguing defensive player in the draft class because of his versatility. The Clemson product lined up as a pass-rusher, linebacker and safety during the 2019 campaign and was a force in every defensive statistical category. Simmons could still be a valuable asset to the Giants defense because he can line up in a few different positions."
Pick: Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa
Analysis: "The first true freshman to start at tackle during the Kirk Ferentz era at Iowa, Wirfs has freakish athleticism for his size and he could play either tackle spot or kick inside, if necessary."
Pick: Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Analysis: "Protecting Daniel Jones is paramount, but Dave Gettleman elects to draft the best player left on the board at a position that still should be seen as a need."
Pick: Jedrick Wills, OT, Alabama
Analysis: "Jedrick Wills fits Gettleman's MO as a physical mauler up front. Wills can also be a plug and play starter on either side."
Pick: Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa
Analysis: "Tristan Wirfs is the best offensive tackle in this draft class and should be a lock to the Giants, who have been trying to figure out their offensive line for a couple of years. Wirfs is an athletic tackle who moves well enough to make an impact in the running game as well as the play-action passing game."
Pick: Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville
Analysis: "The G-Men need to protect second-year signal-caller Daniel Jones, though I won't be surprised if Alabama OT Jedrick Wills is the pick instead."
Pick: Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Analysis: "Isaiah Simmons is a blue chip prospect with unparalleled versatility. His unbelievable length and athletic gifts make him a sensible fit for a number of positions, including MIKE, SAM, SS and a nickel LB in coverage. Simmons has explosive qualities and will be an asset vs. the run and pass alike. He's a game changing player who should be coveted as a true 3-down linebacker/hybrid defender who can be the pivotal chess piece in a weekly defensive game plan."
Pick: Jedrick Wills, OT, Alabama
Analysis: "The New York Giants should also be a candidate to trade down, as they have their young quarterback in Daniel Jones. If they do not move from No. 4, though, the goal should be to grab a player who can help Jones. The question for New York is which talented offensive tackle prospect to take. Alabama's Jedrick Wills Jr. appears ready to be a Day 1 starter, which is good for the Giants."
Pick: Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville
Analysis: "Dave Gettleman loves his hog mollies and Becton might be the hoggiest molly to ever hog molly."
Pick: Jedrick Wills Jr., OL, Alabama
Analysis: "Wills fits the mold of the run-game specialist Dave Gettleman likely adores. And he plugs in at right tackle instantly, keeping Nate Solder on the left side."
Pick: Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa
Analysis: "New York bypasses an urge to select Isaiah Simmons and instead chooses to address the right tackle position."
Pick: Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Analysis: "The Giants signed Blake Martinez and hope Ryan Connelly can be healthy enough to show his rookie promise, but they still need another impact playmaker for Patrick Graham's linebacker corps. Simmons (6-3, 238 pounds) seemed to be all over the field at all times in college with great speed and range. He gets everywhere in a hurry, from rushing the passer to moving laterally to get in ideal coverage positions."
Pick: Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia
Analysis: "Thomas played both left and right tackle at Georgia. He will help fix Big Blue's O-line issues."
Pick: Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Analysis: "Dave Gettleman loves prototypical size and explosiveness."
Pick: Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa
Analysis: "Dave Gettleman has always liked to build in the trenches. Tristan Wirfs checks that box."
View photos of every player projected to the Giants in mock drafts one week ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft.


Clemson LB/S Isaiah Simmons
(AP Photo/Richard Shiro)

Iowa OT Tristan Wirfs
(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Ohio State EDGE Chase Young
(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri).

Alabama OT Jedrick Wills
(AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)

Louisville OT Mekhi Becton
(AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Georgia OT Andrew Thomas
(AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Ohio State CB Jeff Okudah
(AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Alabama WR Jerry Jeudy
(AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Wisconsin EDGE Zack Baun
(AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Iowa EDGE A.J. Epenesa
(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Boise State OT Ezra Cleveland
(AP Photo/Steve Conner)

Oklahoma LB Kenneth Murray
(AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Alabama S Xavier McKinney
(AP Photo/Richard Shiro)

Baylor WR Denzel Mims
(AP Photo/Jerry Larson)

Notre Dame EDGE Julian Okwara
(AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

LSU S Grant Delpit
(Logan Bowles via AP)

Alabama EDGE Terrell Lewis
(AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Utah CB Jaylon Johnson
(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Michigan C Cesar Ruiz
(AP Photo/John Raoux)

LSU C Lloyd Cushenberry III
(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

USC OT Austin Jackson
(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Boise State EDGE Curtis Weaver
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

TCU OT Lucas Niang
(AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Georgia OT Isaiah Wilson
(AP Photo/Brett Carlsen)

Michigan EDGE Josh Uche
(AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

California S Ashtyn Davis
(AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Wisconsin C Tyler Biadasz
(AP Photo/Mark Lomoglio)

Oregon LB Troy Dye
(AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Florida EDGE Jabari Zuniga
(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Louisiana Tech CB Amik Robertson
(AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Missouri DT Jordan Elliott
(AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

LSU OT Saahdiq Charles
(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Utah EDGE Bradlee Anae
(AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Wyoming LB Logan Wilson
(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Texas S Brandon Jones
(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Auburn OT Prince Tega Wanogho
(AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Notre Dame EDGE Khalid Kareem
(AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Central Florida WR Gabriel Davis
(AP Photo/Mike Stone)

Syracuse EDGE Alton Robinson
(AP Photo/Will Newton)

Liberty WR Antonio Gandy-Golden
(AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)

South Carolina WR Bryan Edwards
(AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

Georgia S J.R. Reed
(AP Photo/John Amis)

Utah S Julian Blackmon
(AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

XFL S Kenny Robinson
(AP Photo/Raymond Thompson)

UCLA TE Devin Asiasi
(AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Washington C Nick Harris
(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Florida WR Van Jefferson
(AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)

Utah S Terrell Burgess
(AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Arizona State RB Eno Benjamin
(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Texas WR Devin Duvernay
(AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Clemson S K'Von Wallace
(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri).

North Carolina DE Jason Strowbridge
(AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Penn State LB Cam Brown
(AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

SMU WR James Proche
(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

San Diego State C Keith Ismael
(AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez)

Notre Dame S Alohi Gilman
(AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Pittsburgh CB Dane Jackson
(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Temple CB Harrison Hand
(AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

LSU TE Stephen Sullivan
(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

California LB Evan Weaver
(AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Alabama EDGE Anfernee Jennings
(AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Oregon IOL Shane Lemieux
(AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Miami EDGE Jonathan Garvin
(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Penn State CB John Reid
(AP Photo/Steve Luciano)

Oregon State WR Isaiah Hodgins
(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Oklahoma State CB A.J. Green
(AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)

Wisconsin WR Quintez Cephus
(AP Photo/Bradley Leeb)

Vanderbilt RB Ke'Shawn Vaughn
(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Florida WR Tyrie Cleveland
(AP Photo/David Stephenson)

Notre Dame S Jalen Elliott
(AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Washington State WR Dezmon Patmon
(AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Clemson S Tanner Muse
(AP Photo/Richard Shiro)

North Dakota State EDGE Derrek Tuszka
(AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Miami CB Trajan Bandy
(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Boise State G John Molchon
(AP Photo/Steve Conner)

Louisiana Lafayette RB Raymond Calais
(AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)

Miami RB DeeJay Dallas
(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Vanderbilt TE Jared Pinkney
(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

South Carolina RB Rico Dowdle
(AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

Washington OT Trey Adams
(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

FIU CB Stantley Thomas-Oliver III
(AP Photo/Doug Murray)

Washington RB Salvon Ahmed
(AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

Nebraska LB Mohamed Barry
(AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Texas Tech OT Terence Steele
(AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Florida State CB Stanford Samuels III
(Tom DiPace via AP)

Georgia WR Lawrence Cager
(Tom DiPace via AP)

Oregon G Calvin Throckmorton
(AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Miami WR K.J. Osborn
(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Syracuse EDGE Kendall Coleman
(AP Photo/Will Newton)

Minnesota LB Kamal Martin
(AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

South Carolina IOL Donell Stanley
(AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Cincinnati RB Mike Warren
(AP Photo/John Minchillo)

TCU G Cordel Iwuagwu
(AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Arkansas CB Kamren Curl
(AP Photo/Michael Woods)

Utah CB Javelin Guidry
(AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Michigan G Michael Onwenu
(AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Michigan QB Shea Patterson
(AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Georgia K Rodrigo Blankenship
(AP Photo/John Raoux)

South Carolina EDGE D.J. Wonnum
(AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

Colorado WR Tony Brown
(AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Alabama S Shyheim Carter
(AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Stanford LB Casey Toohill
(AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Illinois State S Luther Kirk
(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Miami LB Shaquille Quarterman
(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Texas DL Malcolm Roach
(AP Photo/Michael Thomas)

Portland State TE Charlie Taumoepeau
(AP Photo/Michael Woods)

Southern Mississippi WR Quez Watkins
(AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Illinois State RB James Robinson
(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Michigan State QB Brian Lewerke
(AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Colorado OT Arlington Hambright
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Hawaii QB Cole McDonald
(AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Pick: Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa
Analysis: "Now that they've applied the franchise tag to Leonard Williams, the Giants need to focus on the offensive line with this pick. Wirfs' athleticism and toughness will endear him to general manager Dave Gettleman."
Pick: Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa
Analysis: "This pick remains the same from Mock 1.0 in part because of the value of Wirfs' right tackle production projection, and also because the team's signing of free-agent corner James Bradberry helps address a big need on the defensive side of the ball. Further, bolstering the O-line very slightly edges out the potential value Isaiah Simmons could bring to the Giants' defense. (The addition of linebacker Blake Martinez in free agency also drives more value to increasing the O-line impact.)"
Pick: Isaiah Simmons, LB, Clemson
Analysis: "The New York Giants pass on a thick top tier of tackles for potentially the next great linebacker who will finally bring some coverage ability to their second level."
Pick: Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Analysis: "Good luck trying to run your fancy pace and space offenses — looking at you Philadelphia and Dallas — with Isaiah Simmons patrolling the field."
Pick: Isaiah Simmons, LB, Clemson
Analysis: "They should take an offensive tackle, but instead they take a playmaking defender. The big concern is where to play Simmons."
Pick: Jedrick Willis, OT, Alabama
Analysis: The Giants need an offensive tackle to protect Daniel Jones. Dave Gettleman takes the best lineman available in Wills.
Pick: Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville
Analysis: "GM Dave Gettleman has openly communicated that this spot is for sale, but it won't be easy to peddle if Tagovailoa is gone. And given the need to protect second-year QB Daniel Jones while giving RB Saquon Barkley more room to run, the 6-7, 364-pound Becton seems like a suitable option anyway."
Pick: Mekhi Becton, OL, Louisville
Analysis: "The offensive line is the Giants' greatest need, but it's one I remain skeptical they address at No. 4 overall. However, let's plug in the most mountainous prospect on the board here as a fix on the right side who could eventually move to the blind side down the road."
Pick: Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville
Analysis: "Considering the Giants just paid James Bradberry and drafted Deandre Baker in Round 1 a year ago, another corner feels like an overload. Becton could come in immediately and start at right tackle. The Giants might be wise to get the Dolphins or Chargers, two QB-needy teams, to flip them a pick to move down a slot or two. If that happens it would be Dave Gettleman's first trade down as a GM."
Pick: Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Analysis: "Offensive tackle also makes a lot of sense here, but Isaiah Simmons is a versatile chess piece who can change the entire New York Giants defense."
Pick: Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
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