The New York Giants have two top-10 picks in the 2022 NFL draft and there are several ways they can go about using them.
With new general manager Joe Schoen and new head coach Brian Daboll leading the charge, they’ll have the chance to build some foundational pieces with these two picks.
Here’s who ESPN’s Jordan Reid sees them selecting in his latest mock draft:
Round 1, Pick 5: New York Giants: Charles Cross, OT, Mississippi State
“Andrew Thomas, the No. 4 pick in the 2020 draft, has turned into the left tackle the Giants envisioned, but they still need help across multiple spots along the offensive line. Newly hired general manager Joe Schoen and coach Brian Daboll seem to be on the same page with wanting to set up quarterback Daniel Jones for success. That could mean adding a right tackle opposite Thomas in order to keep Jones clean in the pocket.”
Round 1, Pick 7: New York Giants (via CHI): Kyle Hamilton, S, Notre Dame
“Hamilton is my top-ranked prospect in this draft, and although safety isn’t a premium position or an immediate need for the Giants (though Jabrill Peppers is set to become a free agent), taking the best available prospect is the way to go here. The Giants already have some talent in the secondary with James Bradberry and Xavier McKinney, but Hamilton is an X factor who could unlock everyone on the back end because of his versatility. This could be seen as a luxury pick for Schoen, but Hamilton is that good.”
Good use of the picks, in my opinion but I would not be surprised if Joe Schoen entertains a trade down with one of these if the value isn’t there. In this case, it was, but Hamilton could be long gone by No. 7.
