As the result of a tampering scandal, the NFL recently stripped the Miami Dolphins of their first-round pick in the 2023 NFL draft (among other things). Because of that, there will be a one-spot shift on the first day of next year’s draft spectacle.
That also means the opportunity arose to conduct more 2023 mock drafts, which is precisely what our friends over at Touchdown Wire did this week.
For the New York Giants, the change did little. They were projected to select at No. 9 overall and that’s where they remained for this exercise.
So, who did Big Blue end up with? Clemson edge rusher Myles Murphy.
9. New York Giants: Myles Murphy, EDGE, Clemson
Tankathon had also previously mocked Murphy to the Giants back in May. He’s ranked as their No. 2 edge rusher in 2023.
Here’s a quick look at what Pro Football Network has to say about Murphy:
On his 2023 NFL Draft scouting report, Murphy leaves few boxes unchecked. He has excellent size and length and compounds that size with near-elite explosiveness, lateral burst, power capacity, tremendous play strength, and violent hands. He also brings above-average bend capacity, and as his hand usage keeps improving, he should only become more proficient at maximizing that trait.
Without elite change-of-direction ability or hip flexibility, Murphy likely fits best as an even-front defensive end. He can occasionally play out of two- and three-point looks, but he’s most natural playing in four-point stances. As a defensive end, he can play from 4- to 7-technique, setting the edge and pressuring multiple angles as a pass rusher. But with his size, he could also feasibly stunt inside and rotate around in odd and hybrid fronts.
Murphy’s all-encompassing profile grants him some projected scheme versatility. At the end of the day, he’s an elite physical talent with a phenomenal combination of burst, power, and play strength. At his maximum projection, he can be a game-wrecker — not just on the edge but on the entire defensive line.
What say you, Giants fans? A solid mock, a waste of a pick or a big ole “who cares” because it’s August of 2022? Let us know in the comments below.
