"Make the Case" is officially back on Giants.com for the 2024 NFL Draft.
In this series, we look at projections provided by analysts and then ask you, the fans, to weigh in on what the Giants should do in the draft.
This week, we're going to take another look into what the experts think the Giants might do in the second round of this year's draft. Following the acquisition of outside linebacker Brian Burns, a deal that saw the No. 39 overall pick head to the Panthers, the Giants are left with the No. 47 overall pick in the second round.
Let's break down what ESPN's Matt Miller and CBS Sports' Josh Edwards think the Giants might do with their second-round pick.
Pick: Michael Penix Jr., QB, Washington
Height: 6-foot-2 | Weight: 216
2023 Stats: 15 games, 4,903 passing yards, 36 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, 65.4 completion percentage
Accolades: First-Team All-American (2023), Maxwell Award (2023), AP Comeback Player of the Year (2022), 2x Second-Team All-Pac-12 (2022-23), Second-Team All-Big 10 (2020)
"Penix has his issues on tape -- his lower-body mechanics need refining, and he struggles on the move -- but as a pure passer from the pocket, no one in this class is better. If the Giants can protect him, then he could carve up defenses. Penix doesn't have the mobility that coach Brian Daboll seems to prefer, but his arm strength and accuracy are "wow" factors. And New York could use more options under center with Daniel Jones returning from a torn ACL."
Pick: Tyler Nubin, S, Minnesota
Height: 6-foot-1 | Weight: 199
2023 Stats: 12 games, 53 tackles (34 solo), 5 interceptions, 4 passes defensed, 1 sack, 1 tackle for loss, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery
Accolades: First-Team All-American (2023), First-Team All-Big 10 (2023), Second-Team All-Big 10 (2022)
Analysis provided by NFL.com's Lance Zierlein - "Talented safety prospect with the size, length and instincts that teams are looking for to shore up the back end. Nubin has the ability to play as an interchangeable safety but will make his money as a ball thief. He's rangy over the top in two-high safety looks and plays chess in the middle of the field, using instincts to think along with the quarterback and pounce on throws from an angle. He's average in man coverage and might lack ideal top-end speed, but his anticipation and discipline help make up for that. He's capable in run support, but his pursuit angles get him beat outside. Nubin's traits, instincts and ball skills give him an opportunity to become a successful long-term starter."
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Malik Nabers, WR, LSU

Rome Odunze, WR, Washington

Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU

Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State

Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina

Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame

J.J. McCarthy, QB, Michigan

JC Latham, OT, Alabama

Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia

Jared Verse, EDGE, Florida State

Olumuyiwa Fashanu, OT, Penn State

Byron Murphy II, DL, Texas

Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas

Graham Barton, IOL, Duke

Malachi Corley, WR, Western Kentucky

Braden Fiske, DT, Florida State

Xavier Legette, WR, South Carolina

Darius Robinson, DL, Missouri

Ja'Lynn Polk, WR, Washington

Ennis Rakestraw Jr., CB, Missouri

T.J. Tampa, CB, Iowa State

Bo Nix, QB, Oregon

Jaden Hicks, S, Washington State

Michael Penix Jr., QB, Washington

Renardo Green, CB, Florida State

Blake Corum, RB, Michigan

Adisa Isaac, EDGE, Penn State

Ruke Orhorhoro, DL, Clemson

Kris Jenkins, DL, Michigan

Javon Bullard, S, Georgia

Trey Benson, RB, Florida State

Spencer Rattler, QB, South Carolina

Khyree Jackson, CB, Oregon

Devontez Walker, WR, North Carolina

Ben Sinnott, TE, Kansas State

Joe Milton III, QB, Tennessee

Jonathon Brooks, RB, Texas

Cole Bishop, S, Utah

Brenden Rice, WR, USC

Kamren Kinchens, S, Miami

Tyler Nubin, S, Minnesota

Christian Mahogany, OL, Boston College

Max Melton, CB, Rutgers

Cooper Beebe, IOL, Kansas State

MarShawn Lloyd, RB, USC

Cade Stover, TE, Ohio State

Josh Newton, CB, TCU

Blake Fisher, OT, Notre Dame

Justin Eboigbe, DL, Alabama

Cam Hart, CB, Notre Dame

Delmar Glaze, OT, Maryland

Kris Abrams-Draine, CB, Missouri

Michael Pratt, QB, Tulane

Leonard Taylor III, DT, Miami

Tanner McLachlan,TE, Arizona

Braelon Allen, RB, Wisconsin

Dillon Johnson, RB, Washington

M.J. Devonshire, DB, Pittsburgh

Nehemiah Pritchett, CB, Auburn

Nelson Ceaser, Edge, Houston

CJ Hanson, OL, Holy Cross

Gabe Hall, DT, Baylor

Dwight McGlothern, DB, Arkansas

Blake Watson, RB, Memphis

Dadrion Taylor-Demerson, S, Texas Tech

Frank Gore Jr., RB, Southern Miss

Andru Phillips, DB, Kentucky

Isaac Guerendo, RB, Louisville

Tyrone Tracy Jr., RB, Purdue

Nathan Thomas, OT, Louisiana
