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The 2022 NFL Draft is officially complete. The Giants emerged from the weekend with 11 players. Big Blue went into Thursday night with nine selections, but following two trades in the second round which saw the Giants go from No. 36 to No. 43, the team added two extra picks (No. 114 and No. 146). Here are all 11 of the Giants' picks: Round 1, Pick No. 5 - Kayvon Thibodeaux, EDGE, Oregon Round 1, Pick No. 7 - Evan Neal, OT, Alabama Round 2, Pick No. 43 - Wan'Dale Robinson, WR, Kentucky Round 3, Pick No. 67 - Joshua Ezeudu, OL, North Carolina Round 3, Pick No. 81 - Cor'Dale Flott, CB, LSU Round 4, Pick No. 112 - Daniel Bellinger, TE, San Diego State Round 4, Pick No. 114 - Dane Belton, S, Iowa Round 5, Pick No. 146 - Micah McFadden, LB, Indiana Round 5, Pick No. 147 - D.J. Davidson, DT, Arizona State Round 5, Pick No. 173 - Marcus McKethan, OL, North Carolina Round 6, Pick No. 182 - Darrian Beavers, LB, CincinnatiHere are reactions from the experts on the Giants' draft picks, along with analysis on each prospect. Chad Reuter, NFL.com: Grade A- "New general manager Joe Schoen took a firm grip on the Giants' top-seven picks to get a talented pass rusher in Thibodeaux and a massive right tackle (who could play guard or left tackle as well) in Neal. Schoen also traded down twice before grabbing a tough, undersized receiver in Robinson. He then found an underappreciated guard/tackle combo in Ezeudu and a lean slot corner in Flott. "The Giants got adequate value at a position of need in Bellinger and found a Jabrill Peppers-type and Day 3 value pick in hybrid safety Belton. McFadden and Beavers fill a big need at inside linebacker, as does Davidson at nose tackle and McKethan as a backup tackle." Mark Maske, The Washington Post: Grade A- "The Giants didn’t do anything fancy. They were set up for success, with the fifth and seventh picks, and they delivered by taking pass rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux and T Evan Neal." Nate Davis, USA Today: Grade A- "No. 5 overall pick Kayvon Thibodeaux, Oregon's massively talented pass rusher, is on top of the marquee – which is exactly where he wants to be. If he turns out to be a Broadway success story, Big Blue could be back soon." Todd McShay, ESPN Favorite Giants value pick: Evan Neal "Edge rushers have to take a $20 cab ride to get around Neal, and he refuses to give up ground to bull rushers. He is a dominant run-blocker who takes great angles and knocks back defenders. That will help running back Saquon Barkley." Arif Hasan, The Athletic Biggest steal of the draft: Evan Neal "In much the same way that [Travon] Walker was a big reach from eight to one, Neal is a fantastic steal from two to seven. Neal was the near-universal second- or third-ranked player and was the top-ranked player on 10 percent of boards. Add in the positional bonus of offensive tackles and the fact that the Giants needed a tackle and they get a nice bonus on top of the overall value Neal provides." Cody Benjamin, CBS Sports Teams that changed the most following draft: Giants "Hitting on a pair of top-10 picks can change the trajectory of a franchise, and new general manager Joe Schoen sure seems like he snagged cornerstone pieces in Thibodeaux and Neal. The Giants desperately needed big boys on both sides of the trenches, and these first-rounders could go a long way toward 1.) keeping Daniel Jones and/or future QBs upright, and 2.) finally getting after opposing QBs off the edge." Dan Duggan, The Athletic Favorite Giants pick: Kayvon Thibodeaux "Kayvon Thibodeaux could be next in the Giants’ lineage of great pass rushers and help restore the franchise to glory. That would be great. But selfishly, this is my favorite pick for the outgoing personality Thibodeaux is bringing to New York. Thibodeaux is going to restore the swagger that has been lacking from the Giants in recent years. He seems eager to embrace everything that comes with being a star in this market. That should be fun to witness, especially if his play matches his persona."DAY 1: Kayvon Thibodeaux (No. 5), Evan Neal (No. 7) Mel Kiper, ESPN Round 1 Winner: Giants "When I went to write down the list of the Giants' biggest needs, the first two I wrote were "edge" and "right tackle." This is a huge win for New York, even if we thought general manager Joe Schoen might reverse it and take the tackle first. The Giants added an extra pick from the Bears' move up for Justin Fields last year, and they got two really great players here. Thibodeaux is extremely explosive, even if he wasn't at his best in 2021. If the Giants can coach him up, he could be a star. Neal started 40 games at Alabama, including his junior season at right tackle. That's where he'll play in New York, which now has a pair of young, talented bookends in Neal and Andrew Thomas." Danny Kelly, The Ringer Thibodeaux: Grade A+ "Thibodeaux brings an explosive first step and plenty of power as a rusher, giving the Giants a potential future star to build their defensive line around. He’s my no. 2 overall player, so I love this value, and his versatility makes him a perfect fit for defensive coordinator Wink Martindale’s scheme. Pair him up with Azeez Ojulari and let him go to work.” Neal: Grade A+ "New Giants GM Joe Schoen just pulled off what I’d consider a dream scenario in his first draft with the team, grabbing Thibodeaux with his first of two first-rounders and following up with a top-tier offensive tackle here. Neal combines massive size with incredible versatility and a balanced skill set in both the run game and in pass protection. He’s a big boost to New York’s offensive line and is exactly what Daniel Jones needs if he’s going to break through in 2022. Neal is my fourth-ranked player and should start from day one.” Sheil Kapadia, The Athletic Thibodeaux: Grade A "Thibodeaux (6-foot-4, 254) was a productive college player with 19 sacks and 35.5 tackles for loss in 32 games. He’s a plus athlete and was a team captain last year. SIS tracks quick pressure rate (how often a pass rusher produces pressure in 2.5 seconds or less) and true pressure rate (how often a pass rusher produces pressure on straight dropbacks). Thibodeaux was top five in both categories last year and ranked higher than both Hutchinson and Walker." Neal: Grade A "Neal (6-foot-8, 337) started 40 games for Nick Saban — 15 at left tackle, 13 at left guard and 12 at right tackle. He was durable (missed just one game, and that was becausde of COVID-19) and reliable. Per The Athletic’s Dane Brugler, Neal got called for just one penalty last year. And he allowed just two sacks on 650 pass-blocking snaps. The Giants can start Andrew Thomas at one tackle spot and Neal at the other. Neal has proven how versatile he can be and has the upside to be an All-Pro. With Thibodeaux and Neal, this couldn’t have worked out much better for the Giants." Chad Reuter, NFL.com Round One: Grade A "The third edge rusher drafted, Thibodeaux's power allowed him to control opposing linemen inside at Oregon, and he also won with power and speed on the outside. He played through injury in 2021 and still looked solid covering space; he's a versatile defender whom new defensive coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale will want to play across from last year's second-round pick, Azeez Ojulari." Art Stapleton, NorthJersey.com Thibodeaux: Grade A "The Giants took the time to get to know the person and the prospect, and felt plenty comfortable that he was an edge player whose skill set is rare, and whose ceiling is incredibly high. Put Thibodeaux in Wink Martindale's defense opposite Azeez Ojulari, then let him roam the front and make things happen." Neal: Grade A "The fit is ideal, given that Neal was the prospect who had no issue sliding in at right tackle, whereas Ekwonu and Mississippi State's Charles Cross only played on the left side. The 6-foot-7, 337-pound Neal is confident, battle-tested, physically dominant and durable, having started 40 games at Alabama."Sam Monson, Pro Football Focus Favorite Day 1 Picks: Entire Giants' haul "At one point in the pre-draft process, both players the Giants selected — Kayvon Thibodeauxand Evan Neal — were the betting favorites to go No. 1 overall. Even if that was just a product of the markets or a lack of true information, it shows how highly touted those players are, each of whom addresses an area of need. Thibodeaux posted a 91.5 PFF pass-rushing grade this past season and has all kinds of burst and quick-twitch evident in his pass-rushing game. Neal has incredible size at 6-foot-8 and around 340 pounds, but he carries that weight like a tight end and boasts supreme movement skills. He is the best composite of pass protection and run blocking of the top tackles in this draft class and has experience in college playing right tackle, where he will slot opposite Andrew Thomas to help the Giants massively overhaul their offensive line.” Pete Prisco, CBS Sports Thibodeaux: Grade A "He is the best pure pass rusher in this draft. He has the explosive ability the Giants badly need." Neal: Grade A "The Giants land the best tackle in the draft. He will step in at right tackle and give them a nice pair of bookends with Andrew Thomas. They have to protect the quarterback better, and they will. He will be a long-time starter who goes to a lot of Pro Bowls." Kevin Hanson, Sports Illustrated Thibodeaux: Grade A “Thibodeaux left Oregon with solid production—19 sacks and 35.5 TFLs over three seasons—but he has an impressive combination of speed (4.58 40-yard dash) and strength (position-high 27 bench press reps at the combine). With his explosive first step and closing burst, double-digit sacks should become the norm for Thibodeaux relatively early in his NFL career, and he gives the Giants another talented young pass-rusher to pair with Azeez Ojulari, who had eight sacks as a rookie last season. He’s a top-three prospect, so the Giants get some good value here.” Neal: Grade A+ “Neal offers the Giants versatility, as he started at left guard, right tackle and left tackle over the past three seasons, respectively. The former five-star recruit has an impressive combination of size, length and power, but he’s a smooth mover for a prospect his size. Neal is a freakish athlete who topped Bruce Feldman’s annual freaks list for The Athletic. Left tackle Andrew Thomas improved in 2021 from his rookie season, but the Giants’ offensive line needed an upgrade at right tackle, and Neal provides that on day one. Neal was my top-ranked offensive linemen and fourth-ranked prospect.” Brent Sobleski, Bleacher Report Thibodeaux: Grade A+ "Thibodeaux will now be placed in Don “Wink” Martindale’s aggressive scheme. He can play from a two- or three-point stance. His versatility is ideal for the system. Thibodeaux opposite Azeez Ojulari gives the Giants two highly athletic and explosive ends to pair with a big and physical defensive front to set the tone in the NFC East. " Neal: Grade A+ "The board couldn’t have set up better for the New York Giants. First, they chose the highest-rated player in the class with the Kayvon Thibodeaux selection. Neal’s addition might even be better simply because he’s the top-rated offensive tackle, per Bleacher Report’s Scouting Department. The Giants desperately needed to upgrade their offensive line, which trumped every other need. Neal had been in the discussion for the No. 1 overall pick. What makes him so valuable at this juncture is the fact he’s an NFL-ready blocker who can immediately slide into right tackle opposite Andrew Thomas."Anthony Treash, Pro Football Focus Top Picks of Round 1: Kayvon Thibodeaux & Evan Neal “It would have been hard for general manager Joe Schoen to misstep at No. 5 and No. 7 overall, but credit is still due for the decision to draft two high-quality players in Thibodeaux and Neal — two players who were once prime candidates to be the first overall pick. Thibodeaux is fresh off a 91.5 pass-rush grade in 2021 and was a top-three prospect overall on my draft board. Meanwhile, Neal will fill a big void at right tackle, which is where he started for Alabama in 2020 and earned an 83.7 PFF grade before kicking over to left tackle in 2021. The 6-foot-8, 337-pounder posted the lowest pressure rate allowed among all SEC tackles of the PFF College era. Thibodeaux and Neal are two players who have a physical profile that is “built in a lab” kind of special.” Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News Thibodeaux: Grade A- "The Giants had been tied to taking the best offensive tackle available for a while, either Evan Neal or Ickey Ekwonu, but they also had a critical need for someone to wreak absolute havoc on the edge. Joe Schoen could have waited and tapped into the position depth later, but Thibodeaux’s immense ceiling for a franchise that values freakish sack artists was difficult not to take after the Jets passed." Neal: Grade A+ "The Giants should be pinching themselves in Schoen’s first draft after being able to get Thibodeaux and Neal. They now have their rock of a (likely) right tackle working opposite rising first-round star Andrew Thomas. His combination of size, athleticism and quickness is exceptional and Neal will be a massive boost to the protection of Daniel Jones and the running of Saquon Barkley. The Giants have tapped into their old-school strengths nicely with two tremendous picks that are perfect need fits, too." Rob Lang, Fox Sports Thibodeaux: Grade A "A projected top-five pick since dominating the Pac-12 as a true freshman, Thibodeaux is the flashy edge rusher the Giants have lacked since Jason Pierre-Paul left town. His speed and power combination next to Leonard Williams gives New York the 1-2 punch up front to bully NFC East offensive lines. Like Sauce one selection earlier to the crosstown Jets, Thibodeaux has the flashy personality to excel in the big market." Neal: Grade A "Big Blue is back! The 2022 draft could not have played out better for the Giants, who nabbed the best combination of twitch and production of the edge rushers in Thibodeaux and now take the massive Neal two picks later. The duo will both literally and figuratively push each other as the Giants have completely revamped the line of scrimmage. Neal and Andrew Thomas at tackle allow the Giants to live up to their moniker, with the behemoths giving Daniel Jones his best chance yet at living up to his own top 10 selection." Jeff Chadiha, NFL.com Round One Winner: Joe Schoen "The Giants GM knew he was in a strong position, as he held the fifth and seventh overall picks in this draft. He made the most of those opportunities. The rise of cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. -- who ultimately went third overall to the Texans -- left the Giants in position to select defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux at No. 5. That also gave the Giants their shot at one of the two best offensive tackles, and they scooped up Alabama's Evan Neal at No. 7 after Carolina selected Ikem Ekwonu at No. 6. You can minimize these moves by saying the Giants would've had a hard time screwing this up. But plenty of teams have mystified with their utilization of high first-round picks. The Giants just added two players who, at varying points in the pre-draft process, were discussed as potential No. 1 overall selections. That's a pretty good night.”Jordan Dajani, CBS Sports Round One Winner: Giants “Thibodeaux was regarded as the No. 1 overall pick in mock drafts during the college football season. While that narrative changed as we inched closer to the draft, he was still seen as one of the best players in the class. Getting him at No. 5 overall is good value, all things considered, and the Giants again scored on value at No. 7, taking who could be the safest player in the draft in Neal. He's a Day 1 starter with great versatility. CBS Sports' Pete Prisco gave both Giants' picks an "A" grade.” ESPN Post-Draft Analysis Matt Miller on Thibodeaux: "Thibodeaux's speed off the edge and his overall pass-rushing traits are exactly what defensive coordinator Wink Martindale wants in his hybrid defense. Thibodeaux is a complete pass-rusher and will give the Giants a real threat at the outside linebacker/defensive end spot." Steve Muench on Neal: "Neal played left tackle last year and right tackle in 2020. He's got the skillset to quickly develop into an effective edge protector, and he should help improve a run offense that ranked 24th in rushing yards per game last year." PFF Post-Draft Analysis On Thibodeaux: "The Oregon product recorded over 30 pressures as a true freshman in 2019, and he’s coming off a career-high 91.5 PFF pass-rushing grade last season. He fits the mold of the impact pass-rusher New York desperately needed off the edge." On Neal: "Neal is the cleanest fit as the player who spent time at right tackle in 2020 with Alabama. The 6-foot-8, 337-pound tackle is one of the best pound-for-pound athletes in this class and is coming off back-to-back seasons with PFF grades north of 83.0. There’s a lot to be excited about with the Andrew Thomas-Neal tandem at tackle." Jordan Reid, ESPN Which team with multiple firsts did the best on Day 1? Giants "Coming away with edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux and offensive tackle Evan Neal was the best case scenario for GM Joe Schoen. New York was in need of improvement in the trenches, and both players will be Day 1 starters who completely change the outlook on both sides of the ball. It's clear that the new regime wants to build the team from the inside-out.” Matt Miller, ESPN Which team best addressed a need? Giants “They came into the night with a chance to own the board at Nos. 5 and 7. And Schoen walked away with arguably the top players at two key positions of need: pass-rusher and offensive tackle. Both Thibodeaux and Neal were pegged as potential No. 1 overall picks earlier this year. Now they're new teammates in New York.” Michael Renner, Pro Football Focus Round One Winner: Giants Matt Cassel on 'Good Morning Football' Favorite pick from top 10: Kayvon Thibodeaux "Kayvon Thibodeaux to the New York Giants was huge. I think he has the most explosive first step of any of these pass rushers in this draft class. He's a guy that lost momentum, he lost steam and [teams] were nitpicking and all this stuff. But this guy is going to be a foundational player for the Giants. To get him at five, a guy that's can come in and be an immediate impact player on the defense. I love this pick, and then how they followed it up too at seven. Just a great draft for the Giants."DAY 2: Wan'Dale Robinson (No. 43), Joshua Ezeudu (No. 67), Cor'Dale Flott (No. 81) Chad Reuter, NFL.com Day 2: Grade A- "General manager Joe Schoen traded down twice in the second round to accumulate mid-round selections. His pick, Robinson, was Kentucky's offense in 2021 by using his change of direction and toughness (despite his slight build). Ezeudu was another solid pick who's able to play inside or outside as he continues to grow into his frame. The Giants used the third-round pick gained in a trade with Miami last year to select the lean Flott to play in the slot with his agility and toughness." Sheil Kapadia, The Athletic On Robinson: "Robinson (5-foot-8, 178) began his career at Nebraska before transferring to Kentucky. He was terrific last year, catching 104 balls for 1,334 yards and seven touchdowns. Robinson ran a 4.44. He’s tough, slippery and explosive." On Ezeudu: "Ezeudu (6-foot-4, 308 with 34-inch arms) started 28 games — 20 at left guard, six at left tackle, two at right tackle. He tested out as a plus athlete." On Flott: "Flott (6-foot-1, 175) started 21 games for LSU. In 11 games last year, he had 12 passes defended, two forced fumbles and one interception. Flott has experience playing both outside and in the slot, and he plays with a feisty demeanor." Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports On Robinson: "Moved down, picked a super-slippery, change-of-direction specialist at WR. Tiny with great speed. Small catch radius and not a contact-balance monster. Will juke defenders at the next level. Not as great in YAC as size would indicate. Fun pick for Giants." On Ezeudu: "Big, versatile blocker who'd sometimes play different positions in the same game. Quality athlete with serious length to play OT but probably best at guard. More OL reinforcement for Giants. Sometimes his feet stop moving in pass pro and has to improve his anchor." On Flott: "Taller slot CB with incredibly light feet. Big catch radius with plus awareness and ball skills. Super slender frame. Savvy decision to add him to the Giants secondary that needs work, especially at the nickel spot." Brent Sobleski, Bleacher Report On Robinson: "Wan'Dale Robinson found new life when he transferred from the Nebraska Cornhuskers to the Kentucky Wildcats. The Commonwealth native flourished when used in a variety of manners under offensive coordinator Liam Coen, who has since joined the Los Angeles Rams in the same capacity. The second-team All-SEC performer grabbed a whopping 104 catches and recorded the third-best season by a receiver in the loaded conference since 2014, per Pro Football Focus. The staff used him all over, including as an outside receiver, in the slot and on fly sweeps and screens." On Ezeudu: "The New York Giants continue to strengthen their offensive front after already adding Mark Glowinski, Jon Feliciano and Evan Neal. North Carolina’s Josh Ezeudu can immediately compete to start at left guard and possibly unseat Shane Lemiuex. At worst, the Giants now have another good, young interior option." On Flott: "Cordale Flott is yet another capable cover man from the Bayou. Flott served as a two-year starter before declaring early for the NFL draft. He found a home working as the Tigers' nickel corner and excelled at the position, although he might have troubles at the NFL level when working over the slot. Nickel corner can be a physical position. Flott triggers on the run quickly and plays tough despite the fact that he's only 175 pounds." Lance Zierlein, NFL.com On Robinson: "Robinson will be tabbed as a slot receiver but that is underselling his potential. He's sudden and slick with an ability to make plays from a variety of alignments. He has gadget potential and can function as a dump-and-run target, acting as an extension of the running game. A lack of length and play strength could be a concern until he tightens up the route-running to prevent contested catches. He's much lighter than Deebo Samuel, but the competitiveness, acceleration and run-after-catch talent could have teams eyeing a somewhat similar usage for Robinson in the future." On Ezeudu: "He's a more talented blocker on the move and could see a bump in consistency if an offensive line coach can get him playing with more disciplined hands. His length and tackle experience are plusses." On Flott: "He has inside/outside experience, but the length and speed make him a likely perimeter cornerback once he gets fully acclimated outside." Pro Football Focus Big Board On Robinson: "Robinson is one of the best gadget players in the class and can be a vertical weapon out of the slot. He caught 16 deep balls in 2021." On Ezeudu: "Ezeudu split time between left tackle and left guard for the Tar Heels, but he profiles better as a guard in the NFL. He earned a 77.8 overall grade in 2021." On Flott: "Flott was a surprise to come out early as a skinny slot corner in LSU's defense. He plays above his weight class, though, and earned an 84.8 coverage grade in 2021." Steve Muench, ESPN.com On Robinson: "Robinson is an undersized slot receiver with outstanding quickness and speed. He snatches the ball on the run, is an ankle breaker in space and has good vision as an open-field runner. Robinson has excellent hand-eye coordination and doesn't have many true drops on tape." On Ezeudu: "Ezeudu is a versatile three-year starter who primarily lined up at left guard and fits best there in the NFL. But he also lined up at both tackle spots and could provide depth there. He has the quickness, foot speed and length to develop into an effective pass-blocker. He needs to improve his punch placement and play with better body control. He has good upside as a zone blocker and covers up linebackers in the run game." On Flott: "Flott is a wiry cover corner with oily hips and good closing burst."Day 3: Daniel Bellinger (No. 112), Dane Belton (No. 114), Micah McFadden (No. 146), D.J. Davidson (No. 147), Marcus McKethan (No. 173), Darrian Beavers (No. 182) Steve Muench, ESPN.com On Bellinger: "Bellinger is a big target and natural hands catcher with bigger hands and shorter arms. He has good contact balance and runs hard after the catch. He wasn't much of a big-play threat at the college level, but he ran better than expected at the combine. He has the size-speed combination to make some plays down the seam. Bellinger gets off the ball and works his hands inside and moves his feet as a blocker." On Belton: "Belton is a versatile defender who lines up over the slot, in the box and deep. He's a playmaker who tracks the ball well and picked off five passes in 2021. Belton has good range and the speed to run with tight ends, backs and most receivers, but he's at his best breaking on passes in underneath coverage." On McFadden: "McFadden is an instinctive inside linebacker with the short-area burst to shoot gaps and knock the ball carrier back on contact between the tackles. He shows excellent awareness in underneath zone. He picked off four passes and had eight passes defended at Indiana. He's an effective hands fighter who is relentless and works half the man rushing the passer." On Davidson: "Davidson has the size and upper-body strength to hold his ground and stand up blockers in a phone booth. He flashes the ability to locate the ball and get off blocks in time to make the play." On McKethan: "McKethan has the frame and strength to wall off defenders in the run game. He has outstanding length and fights to stay in front of his assignment." On Beavers: "Beavers is quick to diagnose and shoot gaps on inside runs. He has the length and upper-body power to stack and shed. He lacks the closing speed of a sideline-to-sideline run-defender. He's an effective hands fighter who flashes as an edge rusher." Mark Dulgerian, NFL.com On Bellinger: "Bellinger has NFL-starter ability, offering reliable ball skills and a proven pedigree in the run game at SDSU." On Belton: "Belton's college production is impressive and he offers the versatility to cover in the slot or in the deep half." On McFadden: "McFadden can come in and instantly help out on obvious run downs as well as on special teams." On Davidson: "Davidson is disruptive and instinctual against the run, which should win coaches over early in camp." On McKethan: "Giants scouts sure were fans of North Carolina's rugged offensive line group. They selected a behemoth guard in McKethan who gets to compete with his college teammate and Giants' third-round pick Joshua Ezeudu." On Beavers: "The Giants dip into the linebacker well again to address a depth need. Beavers should compete with fellow rookie Micah McFadden for inside reps in Don "Wink" Martindale's 3-4 base." Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports On Bellinger: "Came from run-heavy offense, so productivity was low in college. Blocking isn't strong suit yet. Too early for him, but the upside is there. Feels a lot like Dawson Knox pick when GM Joe Schoen was in Buffalo." On Belton: "More of a methodical mover who wins with being very assignment sound. Can play all across the formation on defense. Legitimate versatility without a liability nor a specialty to his game." On McFadden: "Heady three-down linebacker with legitimate coverage ability underneath, which is vital in today's NFL. Quality albeit unspectacular athlete and is an older prospect." On Davidson: "Wide run-stuffer who really works hard on run downs. Not a big-time athlete and minimal pass-rush capabilities right now. Good depth on the inside for NYG." On McKethan: "Another Tar Heels blocker for NYG. Masher with the frame to assert his will on most opponents but is heavy footed and has lateral quickness deficiencies. Love the building out of the OL for the Giants." On Beavers: "Moments of high-end block shedding, and when he recognizes where the ball is going he's a blur to it. Like his type added to this defense." Brent Sobleski, Bleacher Report On Bellinger: "San Diego State's Daniel Bellinger is a ready-made Y-tight end. He's a strong 6'5", 253-pound tight end who plays with a good base in the run game and protection in the pass game. As part of the Aztecs' run-first approach, Bellinger didn't catch a large number of passes. However, he proved more than capable as a receiving threat. Over the last two seasons, he caught 52 passes for 560 yards." On Belton: "The New York Giants are filling holes at this juncture, taking tight end Daniel Bellinger to start their fourth round and then Dane Belton two picks later. Belton provides much-needed depth at safety in the Giants secondary. An Iowa product, Belton was well-coached and knows how to play both safety spots." On McFadden: "Indiana’s Micah McFadden is a between-the-tackles linebacker who’s at his best when asked to play downhill. He also presents some flexibility as an edge-rusher in certain sub-packages. In some ways, he’s similar to the New York Giants’ Carter Coughlin." On Davidson: "The 327-pound DJ Davison can be plopped right into the middle of the New York Giants defense as a space-eater and allow the team’s linebackers to run free and make plays." On McKethan: "The New York Giants had to rework their offensive line. They started in free agency and then went full speed ahead in the draft with three new blockers. Evan Neal should start at right tackle. Former collegiate teammates Joshua Ezeudu and Marcus McKethan are physical guards who should make the Giants tougher in the trenches." On Beavers: "The first-team All-AAC performer is an impressive athlete at his current position. Beavers posted 4.17-second short shuttle and 6.93-second three-cone times during Cincinnati's pro day, per Senior Bowl executive Jim Nagy. The former would have led all linebackers at the NFL combine, while the latter would have ranked second, trailing only himself. (He had a 6.91-second three-cone time at the combine.)"

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