2013 NFL Draft: Jerry Reese watches Alec Ogletree at Georgia Pro Day

Read into this whatever you like, but New York Giants general manager Jerry Reese was in attendance Thursday at the Georgia Pro Day, where linebacker Alex Ogletree was one of the star attractions. Ogletree, of course, has often been connected to the Giants in the pre-draft process.

Ogletree was apparently impressive during his Pro Day, running a 4.6 40-yard dash. Could Ogletree be on the Giants radar at No. 19 despite the signing of Dan Connor and the return of Keith Rivers?

Ogletree Prospect Profile

Could Alec Ogletree be the first linebacker taken in the first round of the NFL Draft by the Giants since Carl Banks in 1984?

We know that Big Blue View draft analyst Jesse Bartolis is an Ogletree supporter. "I really, really do think Alec Ogletree has the potential to be a very special player. It would not surprise me at all if Ogletree ended up being the best player in this draft three years from now. I think he has THAT much potential," Jesse wrote in his Ogletree prospect profile.

More Draft Stuff

The Giants are always secretive about players they meet with or are interested in prior to the draft. Here is a list put together by Walter Football of players the Giants are known to have shown some interest in:

Luke Batton, LB, Kent State (INT)
DeWayne Cherrington, DL, Mississippi State (PRO)
Lamar Mady, OL, Youngstown State (INT)
Brendan Melanophy, DB, Fordham (PRO)
Trent Steelman, WR, Army (EW)
Brian Winters, OL, Kent State (SR)