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Scouting Reports: What the Giants are getting in draft picks

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The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books.

Read about what the Giants are getting in their new rookie class with scouting reports from NFL.com:

NFL.com Scouting Report on CB Deonte Banks (6-0, 197), Maryland:

  • Experienced in a wide variety of coverages.
  • Outstanding size and length as outside corner.
  • Lateral slide to mirror and slow the release.
  • Uses independent hands to reroute receiver.
  • Lower body is fluid and smooth to swivel from his pedal.
  • Adequate gather-and-go footwork when phasing the route.
  • Passes off receivers with clear communication in zone.
  • Play strength to attack and play through perimeter blocks.

NFL.com Scouting Report on OL John Michael Schmitz (6-4, 301), Minnesota:

  • Makes all the calls up front.
  • Lateral quickness for reach blocks in outside zone.
  • Patient to find lateral positioning before engaging the block.
  • Captures defender's edge with firm outside hand.
  • Plays with outstanding teamwork inside his scheme.
  • Consistent as a block finisher.
  • Maintains proper balance to pass and receive twists.
  • Able to unlock hips and ankles to drop a sudden anchor.

NFL.com Scouting Report on WR Jalin Hyatt (6-0, 176), Tennessee:

  • Top-end speed creates tension for defensive coordinators.
  • Run game will see lighter boxes out of defense's respect for his explosiveness.
  • Tears into cushions and rockets past off-man coverage.
  • Maintains spacing from physical coverage getting into the route.
  • Runs focused vertical routes at crisp angles.
  • Glides into acceleration mode at route stems to separate.
  • Gets pitch-and-catch opportunities underneath against off-man.
  • Finished second in FBS with 15 receiving touchdowns.
  • Willing and effective as a perimeter blocker.

NFL.com Scouting Report on RB Eric Gray (5-10, 207), Oklahoma:

  • Decisive, with instant acceleration.
  • Skip steps generate early rhythm.
  • Jabs and cuts at sharp angles without losing speed.
  • Above average spatial awareness and elusiveness inside.
  • Loose lower half creates access to more of the field in space.
  • Burst and wiggle optimize chunk-run opportunities.
  • Effective route runner with soft hands.
  • Willing to step into contact with downhill blitzers.

NFL.com Scouting Report on CB Tre Hawkins III (6-2, 188), Old Dominion:

  • Good combination of size, length and long speed.
  • Active hands are accurate with his press punch.
  • Able to phase and stride with deep routes from press.
  • Showed improvement in coverage from 2021 to 2022.
  • Can attack and shed blocks quickly in run support.

NFL.com Scouting Report on DL Jordon Riley (6-5, 325), Oregon:

  • Started all 13 games for the Ducks in final season of eligibility
  • Played 331 snaps on defense and 70 on special teams
  • Earned an 82.4 tackling grade from Pro Football Focus, third-best among Oregon defenders
  • Academic All-Big Ten at Nebraska before transferring to Oregon

NFL.com Scouting Report on DB Gervarrius Owens (6-0, 195), Houston:

  • Team captain and four year-starter at Houston.
  • Usually stays deeper than the deepest as high safety.
  • Covers with decent route anticipation in the slot.
  • Cornerback experience for big nickel consideration.
  • Steps downhill quickly to attack the line of scrimmage.
  • Can be a vigorous hitter when playing in the box.

Step into the new draft room as the Giants make their picks for the 2023 class.

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