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<p>Beat the odds? More like pulverize them into tiny fragments.</p> <p>Shon Coleman was a two-year starter at left-tackle for the Auburn Tigers, earning second-team All-SEC honors along the way. He's a talented run-blocker who could work well for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigblueview.com/">New York Giants</a> at guard. Coleman needs some development, but everything in his past points to the ability to overcome whatever life can kick his way.</p>
<h4>Measurables</h4>
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<h4><span>Pros</span></h4>
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<li>Could step in at guard and potentially be the best run blocker on a dozen teams.</li>
<li>Fully occupies defenders on run plays. Engages, pushes, and eliminates them from play.</li>
<li>Beat cancer, so if he wants to be an NFL player, he has the mental determination to do whatever it takes.</li>
<li>Earned two full degrees at college, a B.A. and a Masters, so there are no worries about studying the playbook here.</li>
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<h4>Cons</h4>
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<li>Pass protection needs major work. Played left-tackle in college, but projects better as a right-guard.</li>
<li>Needs high level of strength and conditioning to succeed in the NFL.</li>
<li>MCL surgery forced him to skip <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/senior-bowl">Senior Bowl</a> and Pro-Day.</li>
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<h4>Prospect Video</h4>
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<h4>Big Board Rankings</h4>
<p><b>Big Blue View</b> - 66th</p>
<p><b>Mocking The Draft </b>- 56th</p>
<p><b>CBS </b>- 63rd</p>
<p><b>Draft Tek </b>- 43rd</p>
<h4>Does He Fit With the Giants?</h4>
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<p>As a rookie, Coleman would compete for one of the two spots on the right. He may not have what it takes to be a tackle, but his run blocking abilities have to be attractive at guard. Honestly, Coleman is the opposite of John Jerry. For everyone out there who criticizes Jerry's on-field play, watch someone like Coleman and see if you're any happier. If you could combine Jerry's conservative yet effective pass protection and Coleman's run-mauling, then you would have an All-Pro right guard.</p>
<p>I think Coleman would make sense for the Giants. He offers too much to fall to Day 3, but his struggles with protection and current injury status are what keeps him out of contention for the pick at No. 40. If the Giants think they can coach him up, and I think they could, then this would be a good pick in the third round or so. He's a versatile offensive lineman, with a somewhat limited skill set right now but all the measurements and mental acuity point to him having a really bright future.</p>
<h4>Final Thoughts</h4>
<p>I think the Giants are very specific about what they want in their offensive linemen, and I think it changes year-to-year based on what void they're trying to fill. <span>Justin Pugh</span> and <span>Ereck Flowers</span> are very different players, and you couldn't really say "Well, they took Pugh, so Flowers makes sense." Perhaps Coleman is their type of guard, perhaps he's not. I honestly don't know. I think he's good enough to warrant a Day 2 pick if he fits this year's OL criteria.</p>
<p>He injured his MCL late in the year, and had to have a minor procedure on it, so there's a chance he falls into the third round. If that's the case, and the Giants haven't taken a lineman at that time, he would be the guy with the highest upside. The injury isn't major, and it's unfortunate because of the timing. Missing out on the Senior Bowl and his Pro Day cost him a lot of the draft attention, and many media analysts simply chalk him up as a medical red flag rather than going deep on his game tape.</p>
<p>There are a lot of other guys out there that could play a similar role to Coleman, but it would be hard to find someone as mentally tough. I don't like making profiles about a player's personal life, but beating cancer will make you one hell of a person. Having the ability to keep on going even when things aren't working for you is the epitome of being an offensive lineman.</p>
https://www.bigblueview.com/2016/4/27/11505710/2016-nfl-draft-ny-giants-shon-coleman-auburn-flowers-pugh-newhouse-hart-jerryAlex Sinclair2016-04-27T12:00:02-04:002016-04-27T12:00:02-04:00Vonn Bell is good, but not what the Giants need
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<p>Sometimes the skills and the current talent just don't match up.</p> <p>Last year, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigblueview.com/">New York Giants</a> traded up several spots to select a safety at the start of the second round of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft">NFL Draft</a>. This year, they're likely looking to give him a partner. Could Ohio State's Vonn Bell be a match?</p>
<h4>Measurables</h4>
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<h4><span>Pros</span></h4>
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<li>Plays the pass rather than the player, which gives him excellent angles on the ball.</li>
<li>Blocks out large areas in coverage.</li>
<li>Well-rounded player, without any glaring flaw, which gives him a high floor for development. Coaches love developing base talent rather than correcting issues.</li>
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<h4>Cons</h4>
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<li>Plays slow. Doesn't look like he's sprinting on-field.</li>
<li>Reluctant to initiate contact. Apprehensive to engage. Lets player come to him.</li>
<li>Always appears to be second man to the ball. Stands around, minimal effort on gang tackles.</li>
<li>Played predominantly in a Cover 2 as a deep man. No idea if he can play outside of that system.</li>
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<h4>Prospect Video</h4>
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<h4>Big Board Rankings</h4>
<p><b>Big Blue View</b> - 40th</p>
<p><b>Mocking The Draft </b>- 48th</p>
<p><b>CBS </b>- 52nd</p>
<p><b>Draft Tek </b>- 56th</p>
<h4>Does He Fit With the Giants?</h4>
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<p>Bell has been talked about as potentially the top true safety in the draft for quite a while. Outside of Jalen Ramsey, who may end up playing corner depending on where he lands, Bell has been constantly mentioned as the go-to guy for any team needing a DB in the upcoming draft. His high floor projects well to quick development, and a conservative deployment of his skills could give some teams an immediate starter.</p>
<p>However, I don't think getting picked by the Giants would be ideal for Bell. The Giants need someone to pair with <span>Landon Collins</span>, and that person has to have a complementary talent. I don't think Bell is that guy. While he is a good player, it would be difficult to put him alongside Collins and trust that those two could protect the back end of the defense.</p>
<p>I am on record as loving what Collins brings to the team, but it was also clear that he was misused at times last year. If Bell were to land here, it would be likely that one -- if not both -- would continue to be misused in 2016. Either Bell is forced to cover deep by himself (don't let rookies do this), or Collins is forced to play alongside in a two-deep scheme, and neither of those options are ideal for a team who just spent big money on a new cornerback.</p>
<p>Not investing in the right safeties to put behind <span>Janoris Jenkins</span> and <span>Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie</span> is the defensive equivalent of signing a franchise quarterback to big money and then trotting out five incapable offensive linemen. You need protection, and while Bell would be a good player on the right team, the other components here mean the fit isn't quite right.</p>
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<p>This draft is loaded with talented defensive backs. The Giants need defensive backs. I don't see the value in overpaying for an ill-fitting player when mid-round talent is loaded with better scheme fits. It's going to be rough at the start, regardless of what rookie you send out on field, but Bell would be a serious liability if not used properly right away.</p>
<p>If the Giants take him, it means Steve Spagnuolo has a plan for how to use him. Maybe he thinks an improved defensive line will result in less blitzing, and thus, in turn, less stress on the secondary. That could definitely work, and Spagnuolo has certainly ran with two-high safeties before so while Bell may not have fit in the 2015 iteration of the defense, an evolved new-look for 2016 could incorporate him well. He's a player that could be coached in many different directions, and this defensive coordinator knows better than most how to train DBs, having specialized as a positional assistant coach in that area six different times in his career.</p>
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<p>Does three sacks against Alabama warrant a high pick?</p> <p>The Clemson Tigers rode a dominant defense all the way to the College National Championship title game, before ultimately falling to the dynastic Crimson Tide. It was a bittersweet finish for many of Clemson's players, who didn't quite complete the dream, but showcased their talents on the biggest stage of all. Kevin Dodd, a defensive end, was among those who made the most of his chances and put in a three-sack performance with the nation watching. We take a look at whether he's a suitable candidate for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigblueview.com/">New York Giants</a> in the upcoming <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft">NFL Draft</a>.</p>
<h4>Measurables</h4>
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<h4><span>Pros</span></h4>
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<li>Stout run defense, with strong showings on first and second down.</li>
<li>Great patience when defending the run. Won't over-pursue. Understands gaps.</li>
<li>Physical tools for pass-rushing are there, and could be unlocked with right team and coach.</li>
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<h4>Cons</h4>
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<li>SackSEER scores were depressingly low. Football Outsiders projects him as having just 12 sacks over his first five years in the league, with a 9.0 percent chance of success. It's a metric I get behind, because it has worked in the past. <a href="http://www.bigblueview.com/2016/4/8/11392484/football-outsiders-2016-sackseer-metric-floyd-ogbah-lawson-dodd-cowser?_ga=1.261983310.236461161.1453237842">I wrote about it more here</a>.</li>
<li>Only one year as a starter.</li>
<li>Massively inconsistent, hot and cold.</li>
<li>Played on the left for every snap. No experience against college left-tackles, let alone NFL blindside blockers.</li>
<li>Likely benefited from playing in a Clemson line that includes potential first-rounder Shaq Lawson.</li>
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<h4>Big Board Rankings</h4>
<p><b>Big Blue View</b> - 46th</p>
<p><b>Mocking The Draft </b>- 41st</p>
<p><b>CBS </b>- 30th</p>
<p><b>Draft Tek </b>- 29th</p>
<h4>Does He Fit With the Giants?</h4>
<p>It comes down to whether or not the Giants want another <span>Justin Tuck</span>, because that's sort of what Dodd projects as in a best case scenario. Actually, he's like a reverse Tuck because Tuck was better rushing the passer in the early years and those talents faded over time. Dodd's pass rush skills would have to be built from the ground up.</p>
<p>Dodd's run defense is superb. He moves with the play rather than the player and often offers something as a second tackler or cutbacks. He is very methodical in his approach, and while it pays dividends against runs, I wonder if it holds him back in rushing the passer.</p>
<p>He could give something to the Giants, but I don't think the team would be willing to put a rookie out there on early downs when they have experienced options who could give a lot more. Dodd technically fits fine from a scheme point, but does the team want to invest in another developmental defensive end? His likely role would align too closely to Owa Odighizuwa, who has a higher upside and a year's head start.</p>
<h4>Final Thoughts</h4>
<p>I do expect this to be one of the names that falls on draft weekend. I wouldn't be surprised if Dodd -- a player previously thought of as a potential first-rounder, even a top-10 pick -- is available when the Giants pick late on Day 2.</p>
<p>Between finishing the season with five straight games with a sack (including a trio against Alabama in the title game), and now, when we're looking at him with analytics and spider graphs and all sorts of projections, it's been a rough ride for Dodd. The NFL is better when there are more top pass-rushers, so I'm rooting for Dodd to fulfill on those college numbers more than the draft metrics, but right now, I don't think the Giants could buy in at a premium price. I think he's certainly good enough to make it somewhere, but I don't think that somewhere is New York.</p>
https://www.bigblueview.com/2016/4/26/11498498/2016-nfl-draft-kevin-dodd-clemson-tigers-alabama-odighizuwa-lawson-sackseerAlex Sinclair2016-04-25T15:00:04-04:002016-04-25T15:00:04-04:00Will Fuller requires a sympathetic offense
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<p>Burn, baby, burn. </p> <p>Players like <span>DeSean Jackson</span> and Ted Ginn have found success in their careers when their respective coaches have deployed them in a way that suits their physical gifts. Notre Dame's Will Fuller is cut from the same cloth, and he's looking for a job in this week's <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft">NFL Draft</a>. Could the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigblueview.com/">New York Giants</a> find him to be the answer for their No. 2 receiver vacancy?</p>
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<h4><span>Pros</span></h4>
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<li>One of the few players who will scorch rather than just burn the top of a defense. He's there, and then he's gone. Really impressive top-end speed.</li>
<li>Stop-start is sudden, yet smooth.</li>
<li>Mastery of footwork for the routes he knows bodes well for expanding the route tree over time.</li>
<li>His speed is such an advantage that he will draw safeties his direction and force corners to play softer than they'd like.</li>
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<h4>Cons</h4>
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<li>Drops. There are A LOT of them. Inexcusable. PFF credits him with 10 drops and 62 receptions. I'm not happy with that ratio whatsoever.</li>
<li>He's a deep-threat guy only right now. Likely won't offer much on short or intermediate routes as a rookie. Can't play the slot. Won't second guess defenders to think he's ever going over the middle.</li>
<li>For an outside-only type player, he's not going to be a possession receiver for anyone.</li>
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<h4>Big Board Rankings</h4>
<p><b>Big Blue View</b> - 51st</p>
<p><b>Mocking The Draft </b>- 39th</p>
<p><b>CBS </b>- 35th</p>
<p><b>Draft Tek </b>- 28th</p>
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<p>I can see the thought process behind adding someone like Fuller to this offense. I don't remember the last time the Giants had a pure deep-threat. Even when Kevin Gilbride was calling the plays, I don't think there was any guys who just ran a 9-route over and over. Maybe it's time to change that.</p>
<p>I don't think he's worth taking in the second round, just based on how one-dimensional he is as a receiver right now, but if you can nab him at 71st, then go right ahead. Fuller's speed is phenomenal. I'm not trying to be hyperbolic with my comparisons here, but he might be the fastest receiver in the NFL next year. The defenses he played against in college either had safety help, or they got torched. He's just faster than everyone.</p>
<p>In the Giants' current offense, he could work as a No.2 opposite Odell Beckham Jr., however, would he be the second best receiver on the depth chart? Probably not, and that's where it makes things difficult. We can't expect anything from <span>Victor Cruz</span> right now, so take him out of the equation for drafting a potential starter. It all comes to down to <span>Dwayne Harris</span>, and this is where I struggle with adding Fuller to the team. Harris and Fuller are apples and oranges, but I would contend that Harris is a better overall player and would deserve more playing time until Fuller can round out his game. So, Harris would remain a starter, and play outside except on three-receiver sets when you bump him inside and put Fuller there? I don't really like that idea, and based on the likelihood of needing a high Day 2 draft pick to obtain Fuller, it's too rich for my blood.</p>
<h4>Final Thoughts</h4>
<p>Fuller would be a good player for this team, but he's extremely limited. He could have 10 touchdowns as a rookie, but he might also have 10 drops. With the game on the line, are you going to roll with a 50/50 shot? Beckham is good because he can bail Manning out of trouble. Fuller will be the opposite. He's going to need a lot of help from the quarterback to get the ball in the right place. It's less than ideal, but what third round potential starter isn't?</p>
<p>I think a lot of the negative thought surrounding Fuller comes from the draft process itself. In the early stages, many considered him the top receiver on the board. Over time, other names emerged, some small school guys were discovered, and Fuller was exposed as somewhat of a one-trick pony. It's difficult to look at him and think "If I take him, then maybe I'm passing on a Sterling Shepard, or a Rashard Higgins", but that doesn't make him in any way untalented. Context is difficult, but it's necessary. If the price is right, and if you can use him in a way that highlights his assets rather than faults, you'll be happy. Otherwise, it'll be an unhappy marriage for all involved.</p>
https://www.bigblueview.com/2016/4/25/11498284/2016-nfl-draft-will-fuller-notre-dame-fighting-irish-cruz-harris-beckham-ny-giantsAlex Sinclair2016-04-24T20:00:10-04:002016-04-24T20:00:10-04:00Bronson Kaufusi is "The Stormin' Mormon"
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<p>BYU pass rusher could be Day 2 option.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.bigblueview.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New York Giants</a> are historically known for their fearsome pass rush. The past couple of years have done their best to undo that legacy. While struggling around the bottom of the sack totals, the Giants have failed to make the playoffs four years in a row.</p>
<p>What they need is some new energy, and their free agency plan has confirmed that, but with the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft" class="sbn-auto-link">NFL Draft</a> less than a week away, it's time to make decisions on if they want to be merely middling, or if they want to turn that weakness back into a strength.</p>
<p>With multiple areas of need, they may not be able to spend a first-round pick on an edge rusher, so who looks like the best addition on Day 2? My money is on Bronson Kaufusi, the ultra-productive defensive lineman from Brigham Young.</p>
<h4>Measurables</h4>
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<h4><span>Pros</span></h4>
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<li>Production. He gets to the quarterback. PFF have him ranked as generating the most constant pressure of any edge defender in college football. Not talking about grades. Actual QB hits, hurries and sacks.</li>
<li>Arm length and height will be sought after by NFL coaches. Ideal mold for development.</li>
<li>Can rush from anywhere on the line.</li>
<li>Finishes every play, doesn't stand around when he thinks he's been blocked out of it.</li>
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<h4>Cons</h4>
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<li>Some of his production came on clean-up. Not all pressures came from initial phases of the play.</li>
<li>Not a hard-hitter. Strength is there, but seems to be happier with wrap-up tackles than big hits.</li>
<li>Finesse mover, who may not beat NFL linemen with bull rushes as a rookie.</li>
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<h4>Prospect Video</h4>
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<h4>Big Board Rankings</h4>
<p><b>Big Blue View</b> - 90th</p>
<p><b>Mocking The Draft </b>- 85th</p>
<p><b>CBS </b>- 72nd</p>
<p><b>Draft Tek </b>- 39th</p>
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<h4>Does He Fit With the Giants?</h4>
<p>The Giants need as many capable pass rushers as they can get. This year seems to be a restocking of an arsenal that has been violently depleted over the past couple of seasons. This has not been the team that won four Super Bowls on the backs of quarterback nightmares. With Olivier Vernon and <span>Jason Pierre-Paul</span> penciled in as the presumptive starters for the upcoming season, the Giants don't necessarily need to add an immediate starter in this area. Yes, it would be nice, but it's not mandatory.</p>
<p>Kaufusi has the build to play defensive end, with the added bonus of shifting inside to tackle on passing downs if necessary. If the Giants want to re-ignite the NASCAR package, Kaufusi would be an ideal addition. If he can play inside a top-shelf line, then he could really break out quite soon. You can't block everyone indefinitely, and someone as consistently relentless as Kaufusi would feast.</p>
<h4>Final Thoughts</h4>
<p>All I can think of when I think of Kaufusi's NFL prospects is the team selection scene from 'Moneyball'. The scout asks what you like about him, the answer is "Because he gets on base". Right now, looking at Kaufusi, you have to assess him as a 'Moneyball' type player. His projections put him as a Day 2 player, and if that means he can be had in Round 3, he's a steal. He may not get the home run, which in this case is a sack, but he spends more time around the quarterback than anyone else in the draft class. He gets on base.</p>
https://www.bigblueview.com/2016/4/24/11492106/2016-nfl-draft-bronson-kaufusi-byu-olivier-vernon-jason-pierre-paul-ny-giantsAlex Sinclair2016-04-22T11:57:59-04:002016-04-22T11:57:59-04:00Tanner McEvoy could be the future of NFL defense
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<p>Burn your playbooks. This guy could change everything.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigblueview.com/">New York Giants</a> have had safety issues for a couple of years now. Whether it's underperformers, injuries or some combination of the two, the team have put out a product that the fans weren't completely happy with. Every guy has their strengths and weaknesses, and none are perfect. That's okay. But what if I told you that there was a player in the upcoming <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft">NFL Draft</a> that could potentially fix a problem that every defense in the league faces and has not yet figured out? You should take a look at Wisconsin Badger do-it-all Tanner McEvoy.</p>
<h4>Measurables</h4>
<p><i>MockDraftable does not have data available for McEvoy, so in lieu of a spider chart, I have compiled his pro-day numbers and listed the positional average for free-safeties in brackets beside each measurement. </i></p>
<p><span>Height: 6-foot-6 (FS Avg: 6-foot-0)</span></p>
<p><span></span><span>Weight: 229 pounds </span><span>(FS Avg: 204 pounds)</span></p>
<p><span></span><span>Broad jump: 117 inches </span><span>(FS Avg: 120 inches)</span></p>
<p><span></span><span>Vertical jump: 33.5 inches (FS Avg: 35.7 inches)</span></p>
<p><span></span><span>Three-cone drill: 6.84 seconds (FS Avg: 6.97 seconds)</span></p>
<p><span></span><span>20-yard shuttle: 4.25 seconds </span><span>(FS Avg: 4.19 seconds)</span></p>
<p><span></span><span>60-yard shuttle: 11.22 seconds </span><span>(FS Avg: 11.59 seconds)</span></p>
<p><span></span><span>Bench press: 16 reps </span><span>(FS Avg: 16 reps)</span></p>
<h4><span>Pros</span></h4>
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<li>Measurements. Genuinely his biggest asset.</li>
<li>Extremely good coverage skills. Rangy, ball-hawk and gets to any point on the field with ease. Six interceptions in his last year for Wisconsin.</li>
<li>Versatility: Can play safety, linebacker, corner, wide receiver, running back and quarterback if needed.</li>
<li>Ability to transition between different positions bodes well for the mental side of the game, including understanding a QB and receiver thought process.</li>
<li>Untapped potential for a new defensive position.</li>
<li>Special teams contributor.</li>
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<h4>Cons</h4>
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<li>Minimal experience at every position.</li>
<li>Tackles like an offensive player. Needs significant training here because you can't play every ball in the air.</li>
<li>Needs a team capable of allowing development and working within limitations. Not plug-and-play.</li>
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<h4>Prospect Video</h4>
<p><i>Again, McEvoy was not featured on DraftBreakdown, so here is a highlight video put together by a fan. This is not an accurate reflection of McEvoy as a player, and under no circumstances should you judge talent by a highlight video. This purely put here for illustrative purposes. Apologies for the break in format, but this is what happens when you profile some of the under-the-radar guys.</i></p>
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<h4>Big Board Rankings</h4>
<p><b>Big Blue View</b> - Unranked</p>
<p><b>Mocking The Draft </b>- Unranked</p>
<p><b>CBS </b>- 436th</p>
<p><b>Draft Tek </b>- 383rd</p>
<h4>Does He Fit With the Giants?</h4>
<p>This is one of the most difficult prospect profiles to cover because McEvoy is so inexperienced. There aren't even any videos of him on DraftBreakdown so I resorted to looking at as many Wisconsin games as possible out there on the less than reputable internet sites. What I saw, however, was very intriguing. I'm discounting McEvoy as a potential offensive player, even though his height would bode well as a red-zone threat. I think if you're going to coach him up, you need to be as specific as possible. You need to work within his limitations and give him a tailor-made role on the defense.</p>
<p>If you think for a second about who have been the most difficult people to cover in recent years, you're going to come up with a fair few tight-ends. <span>Rob Gronkowski</span>, his incarcerated teammate <span>Aaron Hernandez</span>, <span>Jimmy Graham</span>, <span>Julius Thomas</span>, <span>Greg Olsen</span>, Martellus Bennett. It's a long list, and it's getting longer each season. Tight ends have evolved from the traditional in-line block-and-go guys of yesteryear, but the defenses still attempt to counter them in one of three distinct ways; linebacker, corner, safety. One side of the ball is struggling to adapt and survive, and that's because they're not really embracing the "adapt" half of that concept.</p>
<p>This is where McEvoy comes in. He's likely to go somewhere on Day 3, probably in the sixth round, so he's not a risky investment in terms of draft capital. I'd take him at that price, bring him to camp, and assign a designated assistant coach just for him. Train him up as a free-safety by all means, but specialize on covering the tight end. Make that his absolute No. 1 priority. Every snap of every practice session, you put him on the tight-end.The Giants have gotten totally killed by some of the big names at that position, and McEvoy -- with the right coaching -- could be the much sought after Kryptonite.</p>
<h4>Final Thoughts</h4>
<p>There have been hybrid-tweener players in the past, but none of them had the coverage skills of McEvoy. Those were strong-safety types, and I think that's possibly why they haven't been a game-changing success. You have to prioritize the ability cover -- have to -- because physicality and tackling will only get you so far.</p>
<p>McEvoy has all the correct measurables to go up against a Gronkowski or a Graham in a way that a defensive back or linebacker cannot. This guy is very much someone who can make a break on a pass in the air, high-point above anyone in the league, and with hands like a receiver, may even come down with the damn ball. If you're worried about his low Big Board rankings, then stop. The unstoppable tight-ends of today weren't drafted highly either. It took a good coach and a visionary front office to make that happen. Sometimes you need to be proactive and look at players a bit differently.</p>
<p>This is a low-risk-high-reward opportunity for the Giants to finally put some demons to bed, and if it goes right, maybe even revolutionize the game a little bit. If it means even slightly decreasingly the likelihood of getting torched over the middle week-after-week, then I'm all for it.</p>
https://www.bigblueview.com/2016/4/22/11486404/2016-nfl-draft-wisconsins-tanner-mcevoy-could-change-the-nflAlex Sinclair2016-04-21T11:00:03-04:002016-04-21T11:00:03-04:00ASU guard Christian Westerman is a hidden gem
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<p>NFL-ready offensive linemen don't come along every day.</p> <p>Christian Westerman transferred from Auburn to Arizona State and from there performed some of the most technically efficient offensive line play in the nation. Could the <a href="https://www.bigblueview.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New York Giants</a> be tempted to add a polished guard prospect like Westerman early on Day 2 of the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft" class="sbn-auto-link">NFL Draft</a>?</p>
<h4>Measurables</h4>
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<h4><span>Pros</span></h4>
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<li>Excels in close-quarters combat.</li>
<li>Polished pass-blocker, with steady decisive moves.</li>
<li>Good burst, can pull to space and get to a point.</li>
<li>Footwork and hand technique are NFL ready.</li>
<li>Versatile enough to play any spot on the line if needed.</li>
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<h4>Cons</h4>
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<li>Very much a finesse player, not a power blocker.</li>
<li>Needs NFL conditioning and likely to get pushed off his spot on bull-rushes at the next level.</li>
<li>Sometimes looks content to let defender come to him rather than be proactive with blocks.</li>
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<h4>Prospect Video</h4>
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<h4>Big Board Rankings</h4>
<p><b>Big Blue View</b> - Unranked*</p>
<p><b>Mocking The Draft </b>- Third-best guard</p>
<p><b>CBS </b>- 50th</p>
<p><b>Draft Tek </b>- 84th</p>
<p>*BBV Big Board will be updated this week. I have Westerman ranked 65th overall.</p>
<h4>Does He Fit With the Giants?</h4>
<p>The interesting aspect of Westerman is that he's one of the few linemen in this draft who would give the line an overall benefit rather than individual one. Playing him at either guard spot immediately takes a lot of pressure away from the tackle. He's a strong pass-blocker who can work in closed spaces and use the cluttered environment to his advantage.</p>
<p>The Giants could put him at left guard between <span>Weston Richburg</span> and <span>Ereck Flowers</span> where his pass-blocking skills would cement out that left side of the wall. It would allow <span>Justin Pugh</span> to move to the other guard spot where he could help with whoever plays right tackle next year (likely <span>Marshall Newhouse</span>, <span>Bobby Hart</span> or another new face). This is a move that would help two places at once without massively disrupting the balance of the line.</p>
<h4>Final Thoughts</h4>
<p>The Giants will probably have a shot at Westerman on Day 2 of the draft, but I think a zone-blocking team will value him high enough to take him in the latter half of the second round, maybe even earlier. The <a href="https://www.milehighreport.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Denver Broncos</a> and <a href="https://www.battleredblog.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Houston Texans</a> are both teams who could really want him sooner rather than later.</p>
<p>So, when it comes down to it, would he be worth the No. 40 pick? Would the Giants pull the trigger in the second round? I think they should, because Westerman is good enough to be a cost-effective impact fixer on the offensive line. He has room to improve, but Westerman's floor is high enough to warrant serious consideration for a team looking to improve at one or more line spots in the upcoming draft.</p>
https://www.bigblueview.com/2016/4/21/11464380/2016-nfl-draft-cody-whitehair-arizona-state-newhouse-flowers-pugh-richburgAlex Sinclair2016-04-20T10:29:26-04:002016-04-20T10:29:26-04:00Mackensie Alexander is a genuine shutdown corner
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<p>Could Clemson's finest be headed for a pro career in New York?</p> <p>Mackensie Alexander is a cornerback from Clemson who had zero interceptions throughout his college career. Many will look at that number and think he's not a good player. With a wider understanding of his game, you learn that it's because his coverage was so good that opposing teams didn't even throw at him. In college, Alexander was one of the fabled few. He was a rare unicorn-like beast. To put it simply, this guy is a shutdown corner.</p>
<p>With the 10th pick in the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft" class="sbn-auto-link">NFL Draft</a>, the <a href="https://www.bigblueview.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New York Giants</a> need to find an impact player. While they currently have two starting corners on their roster, this team had to go out and pay big bucks to get them. They know first-hand what it costs to get someone even halfway decent, so could they be tempted by a guy like Alexander at the top of the draft? Is he worth the draft capital?</p>
<h4>Measurables</h4>
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<h4><span>Pros</span></h4>
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<li>Unparalleled ability for press-man coverage, ideal man cover guy for any team using a player-to-player lock scheme.</li>
<li> <span>Prince Amukamara</span> learned early to keep plays in front of him, and Alexander already has that absolutely nailed down. If it's a completion, he's usually in position to make a tackle.</li>
<li>Slot/outside versatile.</li>
<li>No interceptions, but five pass-defenses in 2015. Can certainly play the ball in the air.</li>
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<h4>Cons</h4>
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<li>Must improve at play recognition for when he can't rely on reading receiver, such as line switches.</li>
<li>Needs to check back in on plays because sometimes the ball is thrown elsewhere and he's still trying to cover.</li>
<li>Noticeably weaker in zone coverages, goes too soft to protect himself.</li>
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<h4>Prospect Video</h4>
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<h4>Big Board Rankings</h4>
<p><b>Big Blue View</b> - 19th*</p>
<p><b>Mocking The Draft </b>- 10th</p>
<p><b>CBS </b>- 28th</p>
<p><b>Draft Tek </b>- 16th</p>
<p><i>*New BBV board coming soon. I have Alexander ranked 14th on that.</i></p>
<h4>Does He Fit With the Giants?</h4>
<p>I think Alexander would be an excellent addition to the Giants. His skills would be very much welcome on an aggressive defense like Steve Spagnuolo. His tape is noticeably strong, even when competing against lower competition. He's just a good player, and you can't have too many of those.</p>
<p>He can play the slot, he can play outside, he can play wherever. Alexander would give the Giants a lot of flexibility in the secondary and would take a lot of the stress off a safety group that needs as much help as they can possibly get. Honestly, the only reason you wouldn't want him is if you're operating a soft read-and-react defense, and even then I think Alexander could be coached up for that.</p>
<h4>Final Thoughts</h4>
<p>People crave pro comparisons for draft prospects, and I usually don't like doing those, but to me, Alexander is <span>Nnamdi Asomugha</span> through and through. He's an excellent man corner, whose skills are tailor-made for that one style of play and whose weaknesses remain virtually invisible until you switch him out of that one style, which is fair enough, because I think misusing any player is a recipe for bad performance.</p>
<p>If you can work within his limitations, which shouldn't be too hard, then I think Alexander would be a home run on any team willing to use him right. Even if you are a zone-based team, you can still lock him on one man and play the other 10 guys however you like. <span>Rex Ryan</span> used to do it all the time with Darrelle Revis.</p>
<p>Would the Giants pull the trigger on Alexander with the 10th overall pick? I don't know. I think it's as easy to argue either way on that argument, so I'll reserve judgment on that. Would I be happy if this guy was on the field for Big Blue come September? Damn right, I would be.</p>
https://www.bigblueview.com/2016/4/20/11463792/2016-nfl-draft-mackensie-alexander-clemson-revis-sherman-peterson-asomughaAlex Sinclair