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.

Giants Must Regain Their Identity

The Giants haven’t won a playoff game since 2007 and have missed the playoffs entirely the last two years. Somewhere along the way, the Giants have lost their identity. They have gone from a ground and pound ball control offense with an effective opportunistic passing attack, to an all out gun slinging passing offense with an opportunistic rushing threat. Behind an aging and often banged up offensive line, the run game that was so effective in the past has been inconsistent, and the passing game has looked sloppy at times which put the Giants in a tough spot when their receivers started to go down. It is time for the Giants to re-establish their identity and find some balance on offense. In order to do this, they are going to have to beef up their offensive line.It is no secret that offensive tackle is going to be a priority this off-season with Diehl moving back to guard and Kareem McKenzie on his way out. Shaun O’Hara couldn’t keep himself on the field (despite being elected to the pro bowl…which has become a disgrace and shouldn’t even be played) and Rich Seubertis still putting his knee back together. It is time for the Giants to add depth both through free agency, and the draft. With the CBA dispute holding up free agency, it is time to focus on the draft.

With David Diehl and Chris Snee being the Giants most reliable and effective offensive lineman locking up both guard spots, the Giants must address the tackle position as well as an eventual replacement at center. Anthony Costanzo from Boston College looks like he will be the top rated offensive lineman available when the Giants pick at the nineteenth spot. Castonzo is a converted TE and has an extremely athletic build for a guy that is 6”7”305 lbs. (the guy has a 6-pack…don’t get excited Steve…Luca probably hit on him already) Castonzo started all 4 years at BC and even has a connection to the Giants. Giants assistant offensive line coach Jack Bicknell coached Castonzo during the 2007-2008 season in which Castonzo became the first true freshman lineman to start in a decade for BC. The film overall is impressive, as he shows quick feet in pass protection, and a channeled aggression in the running game, combo-ing off his blocks and getting to the second level. You will find more info and game footage on Castonzo by clicking on the link:

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=69290&draftyear=2011&genpos=OT

GIANTS Potential Offensive Line Draft Choices

Stefen Wisniewski, C/G, Penn State - Scouting Report
Height: 6-3. Weight: 298.
http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=72534&draftyear=2011&genpos=C


Mike Pouncey, G, Florida
Height: 6-5. Weight: 320.

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=71387&draftyear=2011&genpos=OG



Anthony Costanzo, OT, Boston College
Height: 6-7. Weight: 305.

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=69290&draftyear=2011&genpos=OT



Nate Solder, OT, Colorado - Scouting Report Height: 6-8. Weight: 314.

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=78371&draftyear=2011&genpos=OT
 
Tyron Smith, OT, USC
Height: 6-6. Weight: 285

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=84424&draftyear=2011&genpos=OT



Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin - Scouting Report
Height: 6-7. Weight: 315.
http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=64746&draftyear=2011&genpos=OT



Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi State
Height: 6-6. Weight: 312.
http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=71754&draftyear=2011&genpos=OT



John Moffitt, G/C, Wisconsin
Height: 6-4. Weight: 314

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=77021&draftyear=2011&genpos=OG


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