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Mock Draft Tracker 16.0: Draft Week is here

Draft Week is here, football fans.

Round 1 of the 85th annual National Football League player selection meeting begins virtually at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 23. Rounds 2-3 kick off at 7 p.m. the following night, and Rounds 4-7 take place starting at noon on Saturday.

The 2020 NFL Draft will be presented across ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network, and will serve as a three-day virtual fundraiser benefitting six charities that are battling the spread of COVID-19 and delivering relief to millions in need.

ESPN and NFL Network will combine to offer a singular presentation across both networks, while ABC will present its own prime-time telecasts for Rounds 1-3, in addition to simulcasting the ESPN and NFL Network telecast of rounds 4-7.

Here are the latest predictions for the Giants, who hold the No.4 overall pick:

Pick: Isaiah Simmons, LB Clemson

Analysis: "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. 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."

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: Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa

Analysis: "Giants general manager Dave Gettleman adds a blue-chip blocker to the lineup to help his prized possessions (Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley) thrive in 2020 and beyond."

Pick: Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa

Analysis: "I've gone back and forth again and again between the top three tackles here: Wirfs, Jedrick Wills and Mekhi Becton. Wirfs, out of the NFL O-line factory in Iowa City, is viewed by many as the "cleanest" of the bunch. Superb athlete, versatile and smart."

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: Jedrick Wills Jr., OT, Alabama

Analysis: "Wills was dominant last season for Alabama and he'll solidify the right side of the Giants' O-line, which is great news for Daniel Jones."

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: Chase Young, EDGE, Ohio State

Analysis: "Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good, and the Giants get very lucky here. With the run on QBs at the top, Chase Young, whom I believe to be the best prospect in this draft, falls to them at No. 4. They still need an OT, but the chance to draft Young was too much to pass up on."

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: Isaiah Simmons, LB, Clemson

Analysis: "If Dave Gettleman doesn't use this pick on his choice of a "hog molly," the Giants could use an impact player (like Simmons) on defense. The converted safety won the Butkus Award, given to the nation's top collegiate linebacker, but Simmons is a defensive chess piece that has lined up nearly everywhere. Testing off the charts at the combine (4.39 in the 40 at 238 pounds), the do-it-all defender has sideline-to-sideline range and disruptive playmaking ability."

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: Andrew Thomas, OL, Georgia

Analysis: "Dave Gettleman needs a plug-and-play guy who can help him win games and protect Daniel Jones right now."

Pick: Isaiah Simmons, LB, Clemson

Analysis: "Dave Gettleman stays the course and throws a nasty curveball inside the top 5 with Simmons, a freaky playmaker at the second level."

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.

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: Isaiah Simmons, LB, Clemson

Analysis: "Tackle is a big need for the Giants, but I'm not sure any of the four options at the top of the draft is far and away the best one. If Dave Gettleman can engineer a trade down to add picks before selecting one, great. If not, the best option is to take an absolute game-changer on the defensive side in Simmons. It'll be on defensive coordinator Patrick Graham to use him creatively to take advantage of his skill set, but he showed the appetite for doing just that in Miami last year with Minkah Fitzpatrick, and that creativity appeared to be one of the reasons Fitzpatrick forced his way out. Good luck accounting for Simmons on every snap, NFL offenses."

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: Henry Ruggs III, WR Alabama

Analysis: "You will get no argument that Chase Young is a better football player than Henry Ruggs. We aren't trying to draft the ROY, though — we are trying to add the most valuable players to each team. Ruggs plays a much more valuable position than Young and projects as the best wide receiver based on our college-to-pro projection system."

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