The upcoming Senior Bowl will be a great opportunity for the Giants to get to know some of the top prospects. More than 100 of the top collegiate seniors from schools all over the country will participate in this year's Senior Bowl.
Prior to the festivities kicking off, Jim Nagy, Executive Director of the Senior Bowl, joined the Giants Huddle Podcast to discuss some of the interesting prospects to keep an eye on next week. Nagy spent 18 years as a scout in the NFL and was a part of six Super Bowl teams and four Lombardi Trophy winning teams. He took over as executive director of the college all-star game in June 2018.
Dave Gettleman was named Giants general manager at the conclusion of the 2017 season, so Nagy is familiar with the types of players Gettleman has targeted from the Senior Bowl. In fact, the Giants have selected the last three MVPs from the game, including Daniel Jones.
"I think everyone knows, Dave is a blue-collar guy," Nagy said. "I think what he's trying to build there in that kind of image is great. The guys that come and play in our game… they're making a statement about how competitive they are. They're making a statement about how much they love football. Those are Dave's kinds of guys. Anyone building a team, that should be their kind of guys, but Dave especially. I think he's going to find some offensive linemen down here that are going to fit that. I think there are going to be some defensive linemen (he likes as well)."
The Giants have been heavily connected to offensive linemen in mock drafts, specifically junior tackles Jedrick Wills of Alabama and Andrew Thomas of Georgia, in addition to Tristan Wirfs of Iowa. Those three tackles all decided to forego their senior seasons in order to declare for the draft, which means they will not be participating in the Senior Bowl. However, Nagy mentioned a few senior offensive linemen, including Matt Peart of UConn and Josh Jones of Houston, he believes could be of interest to the Giants, including one that he sees more as a developmental lineman.
"Alex Taylor, a small school guy from South Carolina State, he has an 88-inch wingspan," Nagy said on the Giants Huddle Podcast. "That might not mean much to your listeners, but in scouting, in 20 years, I don't know if I've seen an 88-inch wingspan before. This kid is incredibly long. He is raw and coming from a small school, but Darius Leonard from South Carolina State, same school a couple years ago, came in and made the Pro Bowl his rookie year…"
View photos of players who accepted their invites to the 2020 Senior Bowl.
Arizona State WR Brandon Aiyuk
(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Georgia Southern's Tyler Bass (16) celebrates his 49-yard field goal with Anthony Beck II (98) during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Appalachian State on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, in Boone, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Washington offensive lineman Trey Adams sets a block against Arizona in the first half during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 34 Wisconsin LB Zack Baun
(AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Michigan's Will Hart (17) is tackled by Notre Dame's Troy Pride Jr. on a botched field goal attempt in the second half of an NCAA football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. Notre Dame won 24-17. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Georgia Southern cornerback Kindle Vildor (20) tackles Mississippi wide receiver Van Jefferson (12) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016. Mississippi won 37-27. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Kansas G Hakeem Adeniji
(AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Clemson offensive tackle Tremayne Anchrum (73) during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri).
Nebraska Cornhuskers cornerback Lamar Jackson (21) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
No. 48 Utah EDGE Bradlee Anae (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Wake Forest defensive back Essang Bassey plays against Boston College during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Boston, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Mississippi State defensive back Brian Cole II (32) reacts during the first half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 at Mississippi St. in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
TCU running back Darius Anderson (6) runs the ball against SMU during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. SMU won 41-38. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
LB Carter Coughlin
(AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Maryland defensive back Antoine Brooks Jr. (25) stands on the field against Indiana during the second half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in College Park, Md. Indiana won 34-28. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Utah linebacker Francis Bernard (13) in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Notre Dame WR Chase Claypool
(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Florida Atlantic TE Harrison Bryant
(AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Arizona State RB Eno Benjamin
(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Michigan offensive lineman Ben Bredeson plays against Maryland in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Penn State linebacker Cam Brown (6) reacts after making a stop against Indiana in the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Nov.16, 2019. Penn State defeated 34-27. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
LB T.J. Brunson
(AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Utah S Terrell Burgess
(AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Georgia kicker Rodrigo Blankenship kicks a field goal against Georgia Tech during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Alabama defensive lineman Raekwon Davis (99) sets up to attack against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Texas A&M wide receiver Quartney Davis (1) runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
LSU Offensive Coordinator Steve Ensminger embracxes LSU long snapper Blake Ferguson (48) before the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal college football playoff game between LSU and Oklahoma, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. Ensminger's daughter-in-law, Carley McCord, died in a plane crash Saturday in Louisiana on the way to the game. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 33 Auburn EDGE Marlon Davidson
(AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 45 Oklahoma DT Neville Gallimore
DT Leki Fotu
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Jalen Elliott (21) plays against New Mexico in the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Cincinnati Bearcats tight end Josiah Deguara during an NCAA football game on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019 in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tony Tribble)
Texas WR Devin Duvernay
(AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
No. 43 LSU CB Kristian Fulton
(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Nebraska defensive lineman Darrion Daniels (79) is tackled by Purdue running back Zander Horvath (40) after an interception during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
South Carolina wide receiver Bryan Edwards (89) runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Appalachian State LB Akeem Davis-Gaither
(AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
California safety Ashtyn Davis (27) against the North Texas during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Tulsa EDGE Trevis Gipson
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Oklahoma State's A.J. Green during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018.(AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Baylor University running back JaMycal Hasty (6) carries the ball during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
Washington C Nick Harris
(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Ohio State LB Malik Harrison
(AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 43 TCU CB Jeff Gladney (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Wake Forest offensive lineman Justin Herron (75) plays against Boston College during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Boston, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Florida linebacker Jonathan Greenard takes up his position during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
No. 20 Oregon QB Justin Herbert
(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Notre Dame safety Alohi Gilman (11) plays against Boston College during the second half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. Notre Dame defeated Boston College 40-7. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Washington State quarterback Anthony Gordon throws a pass during the first half of the team's Cheez-It Bowl NCAA college football game against Air Force, Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Memphis' Antonio Gibson runs 78 yards for a touchdown against SMU during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. Memphis won 54-48. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Liberty wide receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden (11) runs during an NCAA college football game against Louisiana Lafayette, Saturday, September 7, 2019, in Lafayette, La. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
Ohio State defensive lineman Davon Hamilton plays in Ohio State's NCAA college football spring game Saturday, April 16, 2016, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Miami defensive lineman Trevon Hill reacts after a tackle during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Virginia Tech won 42-35. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Florida WR Van Jefferson
(AP Photo/John Raoux)
Pittsburgh defensive back Dane Jackson (11) breaks up a pass to Youngstown State wide receiver Isiah Scott (1) in the first quarter of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Michigan linebacker Khaleke Hudson (7) plays against Rutgers in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
San Diego State Aztecs quarterback Ryan Agnew (9) yells at the line of scrimmage before the ball is snapped by offensive lineman Keith Ismael (60) during the second half of the NCAA college football game against the Fresno State Bulldogs Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, in San Diego. The Aztecs won 17-7. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez)
Ohio State offensive lineman Jonah Jackson (73) blocks against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
OT Josh Jones
(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Purdue tight end Brycen Hopkins (89) runs in for a touchdown against Purdue during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) passes in the first half of an NCAA college football game against TCU in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Tennessee wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) runs for yardage in the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Mississippi defensive lineman Benito Jones (95) waits for a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. Texas A&M won 24-17. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Alabama linebacker Anfernee Jennings (33) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
UCLA defensive back Darnay Holmes (1) during an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Texas wide receiver Collin Johnson (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State , Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Alabama EDGE Terrell Lewis
(AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Michigan tight end Sean McKeon (84) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson throws a pass against Alabama during the first half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Colorado quarterback Steven Montez (12) throws downfield in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Utah Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Alabama defensive back Jared Mayden (21) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southern Miss, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Iowa defensive back Michael Ojemudia runs up field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Syracuse's Abdul Adams (23) stretches for additional yards in the grasp of North Carolina State's Larrell Murchison (92) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
UCLA running back Joshua Kelley runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against California Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus plays against Rutgers in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
West Virginia OT Colton McKivitz
(AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Vanderbilt wide receiver Kalija Lipscomb (16) runs against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Baylor wide receiver Denzel Mims (5) during the Big 12 Championship game against Oklahoma Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. Oklahoma won 30-23 in overtime. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Notre Dame defensive lineman Khalid Kareem (53) in action during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 23 Utah State QB Jordan Love
(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
South Carolina DT Javon Kinlaw
(AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Texas A&M punter Braden Mann (34) warms up before the start of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
LSU TE Stephen Sullivan
(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Tulsa cornerback Reggie Robinson II (9) breaks up a pass to Cincinnati wide receiver Malick Mbodj (8) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Texas Tech offensive lineman Terence Steele (78) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Mississippi State OL Tyre Phillips
(AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Portland State tight end Charlie Taumoepeau scores a touchdown against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019 in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
OT Matt Peart (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
North Carolina's Jason Strowbridge (55) celebrates a sack against North Carolina State during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Syracuse EDGE Alton Robinson
(AP Photo/Will Newton)
No. 45 USC WR Michael Pittman (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Kentucky guard Logan Stenberg (71) warms-up before an NCAA college football game against South Carolina Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina defeated Kentucky 24-7. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Clemson offensive lineman John Simpson (74) stands on the field before an NCAA college football game against South Carolina Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. Clemson defeated South Carolina 38-3. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Florida running back Lamical Perine carries the ball for a first down during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. Florida won 23-6. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Vanderbilt tight end Jared Pinkney plays against ETSU in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
SMU WR James Proche
(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Auburn offensive lineman Prince Tega Wanogho (76) lines up during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell celebrates with defensive lineman Steve Wirtel (39) after an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 23-21. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Penn State defensive tackle Robert Windsor (54) pass rushes against Pittsburgh during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Cal LB Evan Weaver
(AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Florida defensive lineman Jabari Zuniga (92) sets up for a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Miami Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Wyoming LB Logan Wilson
(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Tennessee EDGE Darrell Taylor
(AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Vanderbilt RB Ke'Shawn Vaughn
(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Clemson safety K'Von Wallace (12) during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri).
South Carolina State offensive lineman Alex Taylor (73) sets up to block in front of Central Florida linebacker Gabriel Luyanda (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Michigan linebacker Josh Uche (6) plays against Rutgers in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
South Carolina linebacker D.J. Wonnum (8) sacks Kentucky quarterback Sawyer Smith (12) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina defeated Kentucky 24-7. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Mississippi defender Josiah Coatney gets ready to run a play against Arkansas in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Little Rock, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
LSU center Lloyd Cushenberry III (79) in the first half during the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against UCF, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Glendale, AZ. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Ohio State wide receiver K.J. Hill (14) runs during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Colorado linebacker Davion Taylor (20) stands on the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
North Carolina Tar Heels offensive lineman Charlie Heck (67) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019 in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes plays against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
WR Austin Mack
(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
LSU G Damien Lewis
(AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
On the other side of the ball, Nagy couldn't contain his excitement when talking about some of the top pass rushers. Finding an edge rusher, whether it's in free agency or the draft, is likely going to be one of the Giants' top priorities. While there are several talented players set to become free agents, Nagy believes the Giants could find their guy at next week's game.
"The edge rush crew, it's a really good class with some really underrated guys…" Nagy said. "Maybe the best one is Terrell Lewis from Alabama. Terrell's battled some injuries during his time there in Tuscaloosa. But he's a really unique player. He's a long-bodied guy, and usually guys that are built like him, they're not really explosive because it's so hard for longer guys to generate pop like that. But Terrell has really, really heavy hands. When he gets into you, he gets into you. He's so explosive out of his stance, he can beat you with speed."
In 10 games for the Crimson Tide last season, Lewis recorded 31 tackles (21 solo), 6.0 sacks, 11.5 tackles for loss, two passes defended and recovered one fumble. The outside linebacker had his Alabama career derailed by injuries but seemed to return to full health this season, when he earned Second-Team All-SEC honors. Other edge rushers Nagy spoke about are Trevon Hill of Miami and Darrell Taylor of Tennessee.
The 2020 NFL Draft is being heralded for its wide receivers. Jerry Jeudy of Alabama, CeeDee Lamb of Oklahoma and Tee Higgins of Clemson are considered first round picks, but all left their respective schools early in order to declare for the draft. While these three won't be partaking in the Senior Bowl festivities, the group of wide receivers that will be playing is quite deep and talented. Nagy discussed Brandon Aiyuk of Arizona State, Bryan Edwards of South Carolina, Devin Duvernay of Texas and Van Jefferson of Florida as some of the names to watch.
Nagy previewed some of the best cornerbacks taking part in this year's Senior Bowl, including Kristian Fulton of LSU, Troy Pride Jr. of Notre Dame and A.J. Greene of Oklahoma State.
To hear everything Jim Nagy said about the most interesting prospects to watch, listen to the latest episode of the Giants Huddle Podcast.
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