ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. and other Draft experts release their first set of Mock Drafts:
Mock it all you want. The 2017 NFL Draft (prediction) season has begun.
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Twenty-eight teams are officially on the clock as of today, and by Sunday night, two more will join them. And even though the main event is months away, the first waves of mock drafts are rolling in with the Senior Bowl right around the corner.
**>> GIANTS TO SELECT 23RD IN NFL DRAFT**
Below is a look at what some of the analysts have in mind for the Giants at No. 23. The 82nd NFL Draft will be held April 27-29 in Philadelphia with Round 1 on Thursday, Rounds 2-3 on Friday, and Rounds 4-7 on Saturday.
MEL KIPER JR., ESPN
Pick: Ryan Ramczyk, OT, Wisconsin
Analysis: "Ramczyk, who has had an amazing path to the NFL, is a 6-6, 314-pound road grader with all the traits of an NFL starter, but he's not a talent on the level of former Badger Joe Thomas (who is?). New York could also target a pass-rusher or tight end (none are off the board so far)."
DANIEL JEREMIAH, NFL.COM
Pick: Gerald Everett, TE, South Alabama
Analysis: "Get to know this name. Everett has a lot of similarities to Jordan Reed and he would crush it in the Giants' offensive system, surrounded by Odell Beckham Jr. and Sterling Shepard."
ROB RANG, THE SPORTS XCHANGE/CBSSPORTS.COM
Pick: Christian McCaffrey, RB, Stanford
Analysis: "McCaffrey isn't a bruiser but his instincts, shiftiness and soft hands out of the backfield could make him an intriguing weapon for Big Blue."
DANE BRUGLER, NFLDRAFTSCOUT.COM
Pick: Taco Charlton, DE, Michigan
Analysis: "Charlton, who has some traits reminiscent of Justin Tuck out of Notre Dame, has all the ingredients of a NFL starter."
With the Giants holding the 23rd pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, Giants.com looks at the last 23 years of the selection.

2016 (Minnesota Vikings): WR Laquon Treadwell, Mississippi

2015 (Denver Broncos): DE Shane Ray, Missouri

2014 (Kansas City Chiefs): OLB Dee Ford, Auburn

2013 (Minnesota Vikings): DT Sharrif Floyd, Florida

2012 (Detroit Lions): OT Riley Reiff, Iowa

2011 (Philadelphia Eagles): G Danny Watkins, Baylor

2010 (Green Bay Packers): OT Bryan Bulaga, Iowa

2009 (Baltimore Ravens): OT Michael Oher, Mississippi

2008 (Pittsburgh Steelers): RB Rashard Mendenhall, Illinois

2007 (Kansas City Chiefs): WR Dwayne Bowe, Louisiana State

2006 (Tampa Bay Buccaneers): G Davin Joseph, Oklahoma

2005 (Oakland Raiders): CB Fabian Washington, Nebraska

2004 (Seattle Seahawks): DT Marcus Tubbs, Texas

2003 (Buffalo Bills): RB Willis McGahee, Miami

2002 (Oakland Raiders): LB Napoleon Harris, Northwestern

2001 (New Orleans Saints): RB Deuce McAllister, Mississippi

2000 (Carolina Panthers): DB Rashard Anderson, Jackson State

1999 (Buffalo Bills): CB Antoine Winfield, Ohio State

1998 (Oakland Raiders): OL Mo Collins, Florida

1997 (Buffalo Bills): RB Antowain Smith, Houston

1996 (Detroit Lions): OL Jeff Hartings, Penn State

1995 (New England Patriots): DB Ty Law, Michigan

1994 (Dallas Cowboys): DE Shante Carver, Arizona State