Position flexibility has been a big talking point for the Giants over the last few years.
Ever since general manager Joe Schoen and coach Brian Daboll arrived, having guys that can line up at more than one position has been a point of emphasis.
Fifth-round pick Marcus Mbow out of Purdue is the latest Giants draft pick to fall under that "versatile" umbrella.
Mbow began his collegiate career with the Boilermakers at right guard, starting 20 games across his redshirt freshman and sophomore campaigns. This past season, the 6-foot-4, 303-pound lineman moved outside to right tackle where he put together perhaps his best season. Mbow allowed just one sack in 306 pass blocking snaps during nine Big Ten games, and was even stronger in the run game, where he helped guide a rushing attack that had four games with 200+ yards on the ground.
Now with his first NFL season approaching, Mbow is getting himself ready to play wherever the Giants might need him.
"I feel like I'll be able to succeed at all five positions," Mbow told the media after being drafted. "Been working them all, and they all feel pretty good, so I'm excited to see where they want me."
"Really athletic player, has some position flexibility from tackle to guard," Schoen said about Mbow after the completion of the draft. "We think he can play both. Smart guy, finishes on film. You see him running down on the pulls and stuff. Super athletic. Excited about him."
View photos of the collegiate careers of every member of the New York Giants' 2025 Draft Class.
Round 1, Pick 3 - Abdul Carter, LB, Penn State
Round 1, Pick 25 - Jaxson Dart, QB, Mississippi
Round 3, Pick 65 - Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo
Round 4, Pick 105 - Cam Skattebo, RB, Arizona State
Round 5, Pick 154 - Marcus Mbow, OL, Purdue
Round 7, Pick 219 - Thomas Fidone II, TE, Nebraska
Round 7, Pick 246 - Korie Black, CB, Oklahoma State
Rutgers quarterback Gavin Wimsatt (2) is sacked by Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) during the Fiesta Bowl College Football Playoff game against Boise State, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) gestures after a play during first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game against Notre Dame, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) sacks Notre Dame quarterback Steve Angeli (18) during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after sacking SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings during the second half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter sacks SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings during the second half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) prepares to sack Maryland quarterback MJ Morris, left, during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) sacks Maryland quarterback MJ Morris (7) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter celebrates after sacking Maryland quarterback MJ Morris during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after sacking Ohio State quarterback Will Howard during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) sacks Ohio State quarterback Will Howard (18) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after sacking Ohio State quarterback Will Howard during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates a tackle against UCLA during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates a win against UCLA during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) rushes past Illinois offensive lineman J.C. Davis (74) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) pressures Bowling Green quarterback Connor Bazelak (7) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) blocks a pass by Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) tackles Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates a tackle against Illinois during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after a tackle against Kent State during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws as offensive lineman Quincy McGee (67) blocks Georgia defensive lineman Tramel Walthour (90) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass against Vanderbilt during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Mississippi won 38-35. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) passes the ball against Vanderbilt during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) carries the ball in for a touchdown against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill )
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) scrambles against Wake Forest during the second half of an NCAA football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass against Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart looks to pass the ball against Mississippi State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass to running back Rashad Amos (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Randy J. Williams)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass during the first quarter of the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) is pressured by South Carolina defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) releases a pass past Troy linebacker Carlton Martial (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) plays against Vanderbilt during an NCAA college football game against Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. Mississippi won 52-28. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) releases a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Mississippi won 35-27. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Oxford, Miss., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Troy in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) releases a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
National team defensive lineman Darius Alexander of Toledo (9) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National team defensive lineman Darius Alexander of Toledo (9) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Toledo defensive tackle Darius Alexander (9) smiles during the second half of the GameAbove Sports Bowl NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
National team defensive lineman Darius Alexander of Toledo (9) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Toledo defensive tackle Darius Alexander (9) runs back an interception for a touchdown against Pittsburgh during the second half of the GameAbove Sports Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Detroit. Toledo defeated Pittsburgh in overtime 48-46. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
National team defensive lineman Darius Alexander (9), of Toledo, takes the field before the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Toledo defensive tackles Cavon Butler, left, and Darius Alexander, front right, hug after the GameAbove Sports Bowl NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
Toledo defensive tackle Darius Alexander, bottom right, sacks Pittsburgh quarterback David Lynch (16) during the first half of the GameAbove Sports Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
Toledo defensive lineman Darius Alexander runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Toledo defensive lineman Darius Alexander runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Toledo defensive lineman Darius Alexander runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Toledo defensive lineman Darius Alexander runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Toledo defensive lineman Darius Alexander runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Toledo defensive lineman Darius Alexander runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Toledo defensive lineman Darius Alexander waits to be measured at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Toledo defensive lineman Darius Alexander runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Toledo defensive lineman Darius Alexander runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Toledo defensive lineman Darius Alexander runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Toledo defensive lineman Darius Alexander runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Toledo defensive lineman Darius Alexander runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) runs with the ball against BYU safety Ethan Slade (26) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State won 28-23. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Samantha Chow)
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) celebrates a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Samantha Chow)
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) runs the ball for a first down in the first half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against Iowa State, in Arlington, Texas, Saturday Dec. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) sprints to the end zone for a touchdown in the second half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against Iowa State, in Arlington, Texas, Saturday Dec. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Arizona State wide receiver Xavier Guillory (1) celebrates with running back Cam Skattebo (4) after catching a touchdown pass as Iowa State defensive back Myles Purchase (5) looks on in the second half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game, in Arlington, Texas, Saturday Dec. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) celebrates his touchdown run as offensive lineman Kyle Scott (77) and others look on in the first half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against Iowa State, in Arlington, Texas, Saturday Dec. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) runs during the second half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against Iowa State, in Arlington, Texas, Saturday Dec. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Josh McSwain)
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) against Mississippi State in the first half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) runs the ball in the first half during an NCAA football game against Wyoming on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) makes the catch against Texas defensive back Michael Taaffe (16) during the second half in the quarterfinals of a College Football Playoff game, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Atlanta. Texas won 39-31 in two overtime periods. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) runs the ball against Mississippi State in the first half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) makes Kansas safety Taylor Davis (27) miss during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) reacts after defeating Utah during an NCAA college football game, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona State Sun Devils running back Cam Skattebo (4) pumps up the crowd before their game against the Kansas Jayhawks during a NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Arizona State's Cam Skattebo breaks a tackle by Cincinnati's Josh Minkins on a touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) breaks away from BYU cornerback Kevin Doe on a touchdown run during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State won 28-23. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) celebrates a touchdown against BYU with wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) and offensive lineman Kyle Scott (77) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State won 28-23. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) celebrates a touchdown run against BYU with offensive lineman Max Iheanachor (58) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Arizona State Sun Devils running back Cam Skattebo (4) against the Kansas Jayhawks during a NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
National team offensive lineman Marcus Mbow (63), of Purdue, during the first half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National team offensive lineman Marcus Mbow of Purdue (63) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National team offensive lineman Marcus Mbow of Purdue (63) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
National team offensive lineman Marcus Mbow of Purdue (63) during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Purdue's Marcus Mbow holds a chain as he celebrates after Purdue defeated Indiana in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Marcus Mbow of Purdue Football of the Purdue Boilermakers Football team is seen on Nov. 2nd, 2024 at Ross-Ade Stadium during a game against the Northwestern University Wildcats in West Lafayette, Ind.
Marcus Mbow is seen at the Purdue Football game versus Northwestern on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024.
Purdue offensive lineman Marcus Mbow runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Marcus Mbow of the Purdue Boilermaker Football Teamis seen on July 26th during a photoshoot at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN.
Purdue offensive lineman Marcus Mbow runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Marcus Mbow of the Purdue Boilermaker Football Teamis seen on July 26th during a photoshoot at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN.
Purdue offensive lineman Marcus Mbow runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Marcus Mbow of the Purdue Boilermakers Football team is seen on July 25th, 2024 during photoshoot at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN.
Purdue offensive lineman Marcus Mbow runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Marcus Mbow of the Purdue Boilermakers Football team is seen on July 25th, 2024 during photoshoot at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN.
Purdue offensive lineman Marcus Mbow runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue offensive lineman Marcus Mbow runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Marcus Mbow of the Purdue Boilermakers Football team is seen on July 25th, 2024 during photoshoot at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN.
Purdue offensive lineman Marcus Mbow runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue offensive lineman Marcus Mbow runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Nebraska's Thomas Fidone II leaps to avoid being tackled by Wisconsin's Jason Maitre (23) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Nebraska's Thomas Fidone II, center, celebrates a touchdown against Northern Illinois' Jashon Prophete, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone II catches a pass as Illinois defensive back Miles Scott trips him up during an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Nebraska's Thomas Fidone II, second left, runs in a touchdown against Northern Illinois' Jashon Prophete, left, and Nate Valcarcel during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Nebraska's Thomas Fidone II, right, scores a touchdown against Louisiana Tech's Myles Heard during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone II catches a pass from quarterback Heinrich Haarberg during an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Nebraska's Thomas Fidone II balances himself after avoiding a tackle during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
American team tight end Thomas Fidone II of Nebraska (85) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Nebraska's Thomas Fidone II avoids being tackled by Wisconsin's Jason Maitre (23) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
American team tight end Thomas Fidone II of Nebraska (85) runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone II (24) is tackled by Purdue linebacker Winston Berglund (20) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Iowa defensive lineman Ethan Hurkett (49) plays against Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone II (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Lincoln, Neb. Iowa defeated Nebraska 13-10. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone II (24) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone II runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone II runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone II runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone II runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone II runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone II runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone II runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Oklahoma State cornerback Korie Black (4) lines up during the second half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Oklahoma State cornerback Korie Black (4) is congratulated by his teammates after recovering a muffed punt in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor for the Big 12 Conference championship in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tim Heitman)
Oklahoma State cornerback Korie Black (4) breaks up a pass intended for Miami wide receiver Mark Pope, left, during the second half of the Cheez-it Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Oklahoma State cornerback Korie Black during an NCAA college football practice, Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma State cornerback Korie Black (2) watches Arizona State wide receiver Andre Johnson (82) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Oklahoma State cornerback Korie Black, left, tackles Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter after he hauled in a pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Oklahoma State cornerback Korie Black (4) breaks up a pass intended for Miami wide receiver Mark Pope (6) during the second half of the Cheez-it Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Oklahoma State cornerback Korie Black (4) knocks the ball away from Notre Dame wide receiver Braden Lenzy (0) during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Oklahoma State defenders Korie Black (2) and Xavier Benson (1) bring down Baylor wide receiver Tripp Mitchell (16) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
The selection of Mbow in the fifth-round has been named among the draft's best value picks by several different media outlets.
In fact, Schoen himself said he was surprised the talented offensive lineman was still available with the 154th overall pick after the Giants considered taking him at No. 105, the pick they ended up using on running back Cam Skattebo.
"Marcus Mbow, he's a guy that we were a little bit surprised that he was there when we picked. We really liked his film…" Schoen said. "When you take these guys, sometimes you get texts from around the league from other personnel people or general managers if you took a guy they were going to take, and he's one that there were a lot of texts, just the value where we got him."
Perhaps a reason for Mbow's slide during the draft was due to the question of where he would line up in the NFL. Some believe he's best suited to play on the outside, while others believe it would be more beneficial for him to move inside to guard.
Despite what others might have thought leading into the draft, the Giants are not only happy about his positional versatility, but also excited to see where he might best help the team this year.
"He did a good job playing tackle," Daboll said about the rookie lineman. "He's athletic. He can bend. I think he's got, like Joe talked about, some position flexibility to move inside if we need him to.
"We'll start him out at tackle is the plan, but I think once you get to those type of down the line linemen, if you will, the position flexibility is important, but we'll start him out at tackle."
Mbow sounded equally as intrigued about what position he might be asked to play.
"Kind of just excited to see where I'll be playing at," the 22-year-old said. "Looking forward to hearing from the o-line coach and head coach to see where they want me."
In addition to tackle and guard, Mbow also told reporters he's been working on his snapping since the end of the college football season, just to add another skill set to his arsenal.
Regardless of where he lines up, one thing is for sure – Mbow cannot wait to put the pads on and start hitting people later this summer during training camp.
"Putting people on the ground, winning reps, demoralizing people. It's always fun," Mbow said. "It's definitely part of the reason I love the game."
The rookie joins a suddenly crowded offensive line room as all five starters from last season will return in Andrew Thomas, Jon Runyan Jr., John Michael Schmitz, Greg Van Roten and Jermaine Eluemunor. Veterans Aaron Stinnie, Austin Schlottmann, Joshua Ezeudu and Evan Neal are also all set to be back in the building this season, along with second-year guard Jake Kubas and free agent additions James Hudson and Stone Forsythe.
Depth on the offensive line was clearly another priority for the Giants this offseason, and Mbow discussed his eagerness towards learning from the rest of the guys in the room with the media.
"I'm excited to be around all these guys," said the rookie. "I've seen a lot of these guys, whether it was when they were in college or throughout the league watching film, hearing about them through the grapevine, and I'm excited to get around them and just see what it's like."
