Giants news, 4/13: Ideal picks, draft pick history, coaching staff, more headlines

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2021 NFL Draft: Ideal top two picks for every team - NFL.com

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Round 1: No. 11 overall — Kwity Paye, edge, Michigan

Round 2: No. 42 overall — Levi Onwuzurike, DT, Washington

GM Dave Gettleman could continue to improve the team’s offense, as he did by signing receiver Kenny Golladay last month. But Paye’s power and agility on the edge would really bolster the team’s pass rush. He dropped down to 261 pounds at his pro day, showing he can play as a stand-up defender. Gettleman could be thinking receiver in Round 2, but he might not be able to pass up a defensive tackle that plays very much like Dalvin Tomlinson, who departed in free agency. Onwuzurike is only 290 pounds right now, but he could get bigger and still maintain his quickness off the ball.

An explosive athlete with all the tools needed to succeed, Kwity Paye has questions about production which have lead to some seeing him as a borderline top-10 talent while others see him going in the 20-30 range. Leevi Onwuzurike is another talented player, whom our own Chris Pflum said “combines excellent athleticism with a versatile frame, allowing him to play a variety of roles along the defensive front.” Do you agree with Reuter’s picks?

What quality of player can the Giants get with their NFL Draft picks? History shows … - The Athletic

Writer Dan Duggan examines the recent history of the Giants’ current draft pick spots to see the kinds of players the Giants might have the opportunity to draft in two weeks.

Joe Judge assembling unprecedented Giants coaching staff - NY Post

Nearly all of the free agents the Giants signed this offseason praised Coach Judge and the coaching staff. With new faces, shifting job titles, and a team oozing with talent, it is time for Judge and his new-and-improved coaching crew to produce results on the field in 2021.

Don’t be surprised if Giants draft one of these offensive linemen in 1st round — and what their college coaches say about them - NJ.com

Zach Rosenblatt talks to Northwestern’s Pat Fitzgerald and USC’s Clay Helton to get a better idea about OL prospects Rashawn Slater and Alijah Vera-Tucker.

Prospects for Giants to Avoid in 2021 NFL Draft - Bleacher Report

While many writers are making the case for players teams should take, Kristopher Knox from Bleacher Report gives three players the Giants should steer clear of.

NY Giants’ Daniel Jones takes big leadership step - Fansided

Widely seen as a make-or-break season for the former 6th overall pick in 2019, Daniel Jones has appeared to be taking the necessary steps towards an improved 2021 season. But will Jones make the leap everyone expects him to?

In case you missed it

• 2021 NFL SackSEER predictions: How good could this year’s pass rushers be?
• NFL week in review: Sam Darnold trade, plus more
• 2021 NFL Draft: 5 defensive tackles Giants should consider to replace Dalvin Tomlinson
• 2021 NFL Draft prospect profile: Levi Onwuzurike, iDL, Washington

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