Giants Projected Picks Rounds 1-7

GIANTS Projected Draft Picks

Round 1: Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College

HT: 6' 7"  WT: 311lbs

There is no question that the Giants need to address their aging offensive line. Castonzo is one of the most athletic offensive linemen in the draft, but still possesses the strength, footwork, and aggressiveness to be an effective run blocker. He is a smart player and should be able to step in right away and make an impact. 

Round 2: Bruce Carter, OLB, North Carolina

HT: 6' 2"  WT: 241lbs

The Giants have had quite a bit of luck when drafting players out of North Carolina. (Lawrence Taylor, Hakeem Nicks) Carter tore his ACL toward the end of the college season, but before he did, he was one of five finalists for the Butkus Award. Carter started virtually every game in his college career, and has an interception for a TD in each of the last two seasons. He is aggressive, explosive, and versatile. He can cover, stuff the run, rush the quarterback, and even block kicks. (6 blocked punts and 1 blocked field goal) If he hadn't torn his ACL, he very likely would have been a top 20 pick. Carter could end up being a huge steal, and will fill a major void at the OLB position that the Giants have failed to effectively address for several years.



Round 3: Daniel Thomas, RB, Kansas St.
HT: 6' 0" WT: 230lbs

With Brandon Jacobs re-structuring his contract and no guarantee that Ahmad Bradshaw will be back with the Giants, the running back position must be addressed. Thomas is a big physical running back who fits the build of the long lineage of successful Giants running backs. Not only does he possess the size and physical strength, but he has the explosiveness and shiftiness to be an every down back. A lingering hamstring injury has kept him from performing in the Senior Bowl and scouting combine, but should allow him to drop down to the 3rd round, despite being the 3rd ranked running back on many analysts' draft boards. If so, the Giants must take advantage as he could end up being the most productive running back in this draft.




Round 4: Greg Jones, MLB, Michigan St.
HT: 6' 0" WT: 242lbs

Greg Jones would have been as high as the Giants 2nd round pick if he had put up better numbers at the combine. His college production is staggering, as a 4 year starter at Michigan St., Jones finished in the top 5 in tackles in college football the last 3 seasons, and led the entire nation in 2009 as a junior. His stock has also dropped because he is considered undersized at 6' 0" but he is merely an inch shorter and 8 lbs lighter than Ray Lewis, who is one of the greatest MLB's to play the game. If his statistical production is any indication of the caliber of player he is, (which last I checked, it should be) Jones could be a huge steal this late in the draft, and could compete with Jonathon Goff for the starting MLB position next year.

                       

Round 5: (Traded to Vikings)



   Round 6: Jake Kirkpatrick, C, TCU
   HT: 6' 2"  WT: 301lbs 

The Giants need to add depth at the center position with both Rich Seubert and Shaun O'Hara battling injuries. Kirkpatrick was one of the top centers in college football, anchoring a line that produced an average of 456 yards per game, good enough for 7th overall in college football last season. Kirkpatrick was one of the most notable snubs at the combine, which may drop his draft stock enough for the Giants to grab him in the 6th round.






   Round 7: Chas Henry, P, Florida
    HT: 6' 3"  WT: 219lbs

After watching the inconsistency of the Giants' punting game this season dissolve it's playoff hopes, it would be a bonus to end up with the best punter in college football last year with their last pick in the draft. Cut ties with the inconsistent, often flustered Matt Dodge, and start fresh with a 7th round pick that has a legitimate shot of actually making the squad.


OTHER PLAYERS TO CONSIDER:

• Kris O'Dowd, C, USC (4th round)
• Deunta Williams, S, North Carolina (4th round)
• Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi St. (1st round)
• Gabe Carini, OT, Wisconsin (1st round)
• Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama (1st round)
• Chimdi Chekwa, CB, Ohio St. (3rd round)
• Quan Sturdivant, MLB, North Carolina (3rd round) 

-Augie Tieri