At this time next week, the football world will be gathering in Indianapolis for the 2019 NFL Combine.
The event is set to take place from Feb. 26 to March 4 at Lucas Oil Stadium, where each year all 32 NFL teams conduct what are essentially job interviews, complete with on-field workouts and medical examinations, in advance of the NFL Draft. To get you ready, Giants.com rounded up the latest mock drafts for the Giants, who hold the No. 6 overall pick.
Pick: Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
Analysis: "Haskins lacks the ideal mobility, but he's a pure pocket passer with excellent arm strength and accuracy."
Pick: Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
Analysis: "With no trades in my mock drafts, this is the first logical spot for a quarterback. And Haskins (6-3, 220) is the best quarterback on my board. Easy choice. Yes, he started only 14 games at Ohio State, but he's a smooth thrower with an extremely high ceiling. Something to note if the Giants trade up to make sure they get their guy: They don't have a third-round pick after using it on cornerback Sam Beal in last year's supplemental draft. That means if they give up their second-rounder and future choices to jump a few spots, they won't be on the clock again until Day 3. This is a huge pick for GM Dave Gettleman."
Pick: Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
Analysis: "Imagine this big-armed signal-caller uncorking shots to Odell Beckham Jr. or finding Saquon Barkley in the flat. Sound fun? The one-year Buckeyes starter shows good touch and anticipation, and could be Big Blue's quarterback of the future. It makes perfect sense here, as long as another quarterback-hungry team doesn't hop the Giants via a trade."
Pick: Daniel Jones, QB, Duke
Analysis: "This wouldn't be my selection if I were making the pick, but the Giants need a young QB to develop behind Eli Manning and Jones' ties to Duke head coach David Cutcliffe -- Eli's college coach and mentor -- might be all the Giants need to push Jones over the top on their board as they try to make a smooth transition under center."
Pick: Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
Analysis: "The New York Giants have to eventually move on from Eli Manning—or at least draft a viable young quarterback to take over in the near future. The NFL is buzzing right now about the result of the Kansas City Chiefs' plan to draft Patrick Mahomes and let him sit behind Alex Smith for a season. The Giants should follow that blueprint and strike now to get a quarterback of the future. Dwayne Haskins might not be a trendy fit for the Giants because of his status as a one-year starter at Ohio State, but his talent speaks for itself. He has poise in the pocket that most new starters do not and has shown excellent arm talent and ball placement. Perhaps most encouraging was his development throughout the season, as he played his best football late in the year."
NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks unveiled his first position rankings for the 2019 NFL Draft.
QUARTERBACKS
1. Dwayne Haskins, Ohio State
2. Kyler Murray, Oklahoma
3. Drew Lock, Missouri
4. Daniel Jones, Duke
5. Ryan Finley, N.C. State
RUNNING BACKS
1. Josh Jacobs, Alabama
2. David Montgomery, Iowa State
3. Damien Harris, Alabama
4. Devin Singletary, Florida Atlantic
5. Miles Sanders, Penn State
WIDE RECEIVERS
1. Marquise Brown, Oklahoma
2. A.J. Brown, Mississippi
3. N'Keal Harry, Arizona State
4. D.K. Metcalf, Mississippi
5. Deebo Samuel, South Carolina
TIGHT ENDS
1. T.J. Hockenson, Iowa
2. Noah Fant, Iowa
3. Irv Smith Jr., Alabama
4. Jace Sternberger, Texas A&M
5. Dawson Knox, Mississippi
OFFENSIVE TACKLES
1. Jawaan Taylor, Florida
2. Andre Dillard, Washington State
3. Jonah Williams, Alabama
4. Cody Ford, Oklahoma
5. Greg Little, Mississippi
GUARDS/CENTERS
1. Garrett Bradbury, N.C. State
2. Elgton Jenkins, Mississippi State
3. Erik McCoy, Texas A&M
4. Chris Lindstrom, Boston College
5. Mike Jordan, Ohio State
DEFENSIVE TACKLES
1. Quinnen Williams, Alabama
2. Ed Oliver, Houston
3. Christian Wilkins, Clemson
4. Dexter Lawrence, Clemson
5. Jeffery Simmons, Mississippi State
EDGE
1. Nick Bosa, Ohio State
2. Josh Allen, Kentucky
3. Rashan Gary, Michigan
4. Montez Sweat, Mississippi State
5. Clelin Ferrell, Clemson
LINEBACKERS
1. Devin White, LSU
2. Devin Bush, Michigan
3. Mack Wilson, Alabama
4. Tre Lamar, Clemson
5. Germaine Pratt, N.C. State
CORNERBACKS
1. Greedy Williams, LSU
2. Byron Murphy, Washington
3. Deandre Baker, Georgia
4. Trayvon Mullen, Clemson
5. Rock Ya-Sin, Temple
SAFETIES
1. Johnathan Abram, Mississippi State
2. Taylor Rapp, Washington
3. Darnell Savage, Maryland
4. Nasir Adderley, Delaware
5. Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, Florida
Pick: Devin White, ILB, LSU
Analysis: "People need to stop mocking a quarterback to the Giants just because they need one. Dave Gettleman won't flinch if he has full authority here -- he'll take the best player on his board (although hopefully not a running back this time)."
Pick: Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
Analysis: "Haskins and Saquon Barkley together would be fun to watch."
Pick: Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
Analysis: "They have to get a passer at some point in this draft after passing last year to take Saquon Barkley. Haskins would seem to be a nice fit."
Pick: Ed Oliver, DT, Houston
Analysis: "Back to the Giants not taking a quarterback and letting it ride with Eli for another season. GM Dave Gettleman loves defensive tackles, and Oliver is too talented to pass on here."
Pick: Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State (Mock trade with Jets to No. 3)
Analysis: "Eli Manning may be returning in 2019 but the Giants aren't passing on a franchise quarterback two years in a row, which is why they'll guarantee they get Haskins, even if that means moving up three spots. He attempted only 40 passes before last season but the Ohio State standout remains out top quarterback."
Pick: Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
Analysis: "When Oregon's Justin Herbert decided to put off entering the NFL for another year, Haskins became the No. 1 quarterback choice. Despite real concern over his limited experience as a starter, Haskins has all the physical gifts NFL teams look for in quarterbacks—height, arm strength and accuracy—and he has true franchise quarterback potential."
Pick: Cody Ford, OT/OG, Oklahoma
Analysis: "The Giants have needs up and down the roster, including at quarterback. But it wouldn't be a surprise if general manager Dave Gettleman opts to upgrade the trenches first and foremost. Ford is a wide-bodied bully who moves well, providing tackle-guard flexibility."
Pick: Cody Ford, OT, Oklahoma
Analysis: "The Giants have holes all over their defense, and on the right side of their offensive line. I love Ford as a pick for them, as he has the upside to be a stud right tackle opposite Nate Solder. If the Giants are unable to develop him at tackle, Ford could be a dominant guard in the NFL, where New York also has a massive hole. His traits and physical mentality are special."
Pick: Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
Analysis: "In a real scenario, it's highly unlikely the Giants will be able to stay at this pick and still land Haskins, who is widely regarded as the top passer in this class. If they do, it would be the perfect match of need and value for a team that needs a successor for Eli Manning."
Pick: Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
Analysis: "Haskins made a great decision to come out early, because he should be the first QB off the board to succeed Eli Manning. Haskins cemented his stock late in the Buckeyes' season, when he had some jaw-dropping games with his big arm and downfield accuracy. He has ideal size as a strong pocket passer (6-3, 220 pounds) with the right dose of athleticism. That checks the right boxes for Dave Gettleman."
Pick: Cody Ford, OL, Oklahoma (Mock trade with Dolphins to No. 13)
Analysis: "I bet the Giants would be happy selecting Cody Ford at No. 6 overall, so if they can trade back, get an extra third and fourth round pick out of it (perhaps even more) and get Ford, they should certainly be pleased. Ford can play both right tackle or inside at guard in the NFL. I like his tape at tackle, so I think that's where you give him a shot first opposite Nate Solder. P.S. I know some people will be yelling that I don't even mention them targeting a quarterback. I think quarterback is their number one need, but until I hear they are interested in pulling the trigger in the first round, mocking them Murray or Haskins like they should seems pointless."
Pick: Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
Analysis: "Haskins is very much in the conversation as the top quarterback prospect alongside Oklahoma's Kyler Murray. A number of teams will prefer the 6'3", 218-pound signal-caller after he set Big Ten records with 4,831 passing yards and 50 passing touchdowns. A backfield with Haskins and running back Saquon Barkley would have a chance to develop into the league's best."
Pick: Josh Allen, EDGE, Kentucky
Analysis: "I've spent a fair number of blurbs here ripping on Allen, which feels unnecessary — I just don't think he's as high-level a player as some of other draft analysts do. That said, he has everything you can't teach: size, length, explosiveness, and bend. And his development from 2017 to 2018 spells a nice outlook for his rookie season and beyond: dude has really learned how to attack set points, run a tighter arc, and finish his reps."
Pick: Rashan Gary, DE, Michigan
Analysis: "I know that Giants fans are clamoring for a young quarterback but I'm not sure that is in GM Dave Gettleman's DNA to invest in the future with gifted 'hog mollies' on the board. Some scouts believe the 6-5, 280 pound Gary might just be the most gifted player in the entire draft."
