*TRADE*
No. 6 New York Giants (3-13) via NYJ
The Pick: Roquan Smith, LB, Georgia
In this mock, I have the Giants trading back a few spots with the Jets, getting two second round picks out of it and grabbing one of the best players in the draft — that’s a win in any book, I’d say.
The Giants could stand to go with a player like Note Dame offensive guard Quenton Nelson here, but new general manager Dave Gettleman never prioritized offensive linemen, even tackles, during his time in Carolina. Instead he focused most of his top picks on the defensive line and linebacker positions. The Giants haven’t spent anything higher than a fourth round pick on a linebacker since 2009. I think that would change in this scenario.
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Trevor Sikkema is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat reporter and NFL Draft analyst for PewterReport.com. Sikkema, an alumnus of the University of Florida, has covered both college and professional football for much of his career. As a native of the Sunshine State, when he's not buried in social media, Sikkema can be found out and active, attempting to be the best athlete he never was. Sikkema can be reached at: [email protected]
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