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The New York Giants will have 10 picks in the 2020 NFL Draft. On Tuesday, the league awarded 32 compensatory choices to 15 teams, including the Giants. They gained one selection in the third round (99th overall) and two in the seventh round (247th and 255th). That increased the team's total to 10, beginning with the fourth overall pick. They are set to end the three-day event with the final pick (No. 255), known affectionately as Mr. Irrelevant. The 85th NFL Draft will take place on April 23-25, 2020 in Las Vegas. The first round will be held Thursday night, followed by Rounds 2-3 (Friday) and Rounds 4-7 (Saturday). Below is a look at the latest mock drafts for the team at No. 4. Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN Pick: Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State Analysis: “Let's get Okudah to New York in this scenario, locking down one side of the field with the clear top corner in this class.” Todd McShay, ESPN Pick: Isaiah Simmons, OLB, Clemson Analysis: “He was a factor in every single statistical area in 2019 for the Tigers, and his blazing 4.39-second time in the 40, wild 39-inch vertical and ridiculous 11-foot broad jump took Indianapolis by storm. It was one of the best workouts we've ever seen from a linebacker. A converted safety, Simmons fits what NFL teams are looking for today and can affect so many areas of the game. New York handed 28.2 points per game to opponents last season, more than all but two other teams. Let's jump start the defensive rebuild with a true difference-maker.” Daniel Jeremiah, NFL Network Pick: Tristan Wirfs, OL, Iowa Analysis: “Lots of good options here, but protecting QB Daniel Jones is the priority.” Matt Miller, Bleacher Report Pick: Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson Analysis: “Isaiah Simmons can play anywhere on defense, something he showed often at Clemson, and would give the Giants an athletic playmaker who can be a matchup problem for any type of offense. He's fast enough with a 4.39-second 40-yard dash to run with tight ends, cover slot receivers, chase down quarterbacks and generally make life miserable for offensive coordinators. While linebacker might not be the team's biggest need, Simmons is a position-less player with excellent ability to change a game defensively.” Trevor Sikkema, The Draft Network Pick: Isaiah Simmons, LB, Clemson Analysis: “Let’s recap Isaiah Simmons’ combine, shall we? At 6-foot-4-inches, he had a 39-inch vertical jump, an 11-foot broad jump and a 4.39-second 40-yard dash. Every single one of those numbers is above the 90th percentile for the linebacker group he worked out in. Simmons is an alluring prospect because of how versatile he is; it’s rare. Whether you like him best at linebacker, edge rusher, strong safety, free safety or part-time cornerback, Simmons showed that wherever you want to play him, he’s athletic enough to be successful in that spot.” Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports Pick: Isaiah Simmons, LB, Clemson Analysis: “After what Simmons did at the combine -- which only reconfirmed what we saw during the 2019 season -- the Giants would be hard-pressed to let him go here. Yes, GM Dave Gettleman loves big bodies, but Simmons would solve a lot of problems on this defense.” Bucky Brooks, NFL.com Pick: Jedrick Wills, OT, Alabama Analysis: “Dave Gettleman's affinity for the "hog mollies" could lead the Giants to add an edge blocker to protect their young quarterback.” Lance Zierlein, NFL Media Pick: Isaiah Simmons, LB, Clemson Analysis: “Rare height, weight, speed and versatility to be deployed in a variety of positions. He's only scratching the surface of his upside.” Michael Renner, Pro Football Focus Pick: Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville Analysis: "The Giants are committed to building through the trenches, and there’s no larger building block in the draft class… literally. The 6-foot-7, 364-pound Becton scooted his way to a 5.1 second 40-yard dash over the weekend. While he hasn’t been tested a ton in pass protection (73 true pass sets all year) and is raw as a prospect, Becton has rare physical tools to work with." Dane Brugler, The Athletic Pick: Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville Analysis: “Becton is a rare prospect with his impressive blend of size, strength and athletic traits.” Austin Gayle, Pro Football Focus Pick: Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama Analysis: “Jeudy is a better prospect than every offensive tackle in this class. Rookies, especially rookie offensive linemen, don't fill pressing needs. Over the past five NFL seasons, only nine rookie offensive tackles have played 400-plus snaps and earned overall grades above 70.0. None have earned an overall grade above 82.0. Don't address pressing needs in the draft; just draft the best players available.” Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY Pick: Jedrick Wills Jr., OT, Alabama Analysis: "New coach Joe Judge seemed to be channeling general manager Dave Gettleman when he vowed the Giants would employ an "old-school, physical mentality." That mentality might push them toward Wills, a surprisingly fleet-footed protector who erases opponents in the run game." Jason McIntyre, FOX Sports Pick: Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State Analysis: “It pains me as a Jets fan to say it, but the Giants are building something pretty impressive. They’ll have two young corners, the makings of a good defensive line, and lots of skill position talent."Joe Tansey, Bleacher Report Pick: Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama Analysis: “The top of the 2020 NFL draft board is becoming clearer by the day, with top underclassmen declaring for April's selection process. Ohio State's Chase Young and Jeff Okudah and Alabama's Jerry Jeudy are among the potential top-10 prospects who have already stated their intentions. Projected No. 1 overall pick Joe Burrow is a senior. As is Oregon's Justin Herbert, who might be the second quarterback off the board.” Kevin Hanson, The MMQB Pick: Jedrick Wills, OT, Alabama Analysis: “A two-year starter at right tackle for Alabama, Wills is a dominant run blocker who also improved significantly as a pass blocker in 2019.” Jordan Reid, The Draft Network Pick: Jedrick Wills, OT, Alabama Analysis: “The New York Giants are scheduled to make their third top-10 pick in as many seasons and faced with making another high-caliber decision. A strong case could be made that the Giants could elect to make a defensive selection here, but in the end, the mission of this offseason should be to protect their previous first-round investment in Daniel Jones. Jedrick Wills’ strength, power and dominating demeanor fits the “hog molly” mantra that general manager Dave Gettleman has drafted in years past.” Jonah Tuls, The Draft Network Pick: Jedrick Wills, OT, Alabama Analysis: “Jedrick Wills fits Gettleman’s MO as a physical mauler up front. Wills can also be a plug and play starter on either side.”Kristopher Knox, Bleacher Report Pick: Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama Analysis: “While most casual fans are familiar with Tagovailoa by now, several may not be as familiar with Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy. This isn't the case for fans who watched him in the Vrbo Citrus Bowl on New Year's Day. Jeudy destroyed the Michigan defense, catching six passes for 204 yards and a touchdown. While this stat line may lead fans to believe that Jeudy is primarily a deep threat, his biggest asset may actually be his ability to generate separation with precision route-running. Even before Alabama's bowl game, Jeudy was trending as the top receiver in this draft class. He had little to gain by even playing in it, but his drive and determination should resonate with prospective NFL employers.” Will Brinson, CBS Sports Pick: Mekhi Becton, OL, Louisville Analysis: “Did you SEE this dude? He looks like Andy Reid in Punt, Pass and Kick out there playing football with other people. Dave Gettleman loves big bodies and no one is bigger than Becton, with the added bonus of it happening at a position of need for the Giants.” Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports Pick: Isaiah Simmons, LB, Clemson Analysis: “Enviable position for the Giants here with Simmons and Tristan Wirfs on the board. After the release of Alec Ogletree, the Giants get the awesome playmaker the defense desperately needs.” Josh Edwards, CBS Sports Pick: Jedrick Wills Jr., OL, Alabama Analysis: "They take Wills and can address the other spot later in the draft." Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News Pick: Isaiah Simmons, OLB, Clemson Analysis: “The Giants also need to address defense with a stat-sheet stuffer, and a versatile linebacker is just what they need for their Patriots-tinged defense coordinated by Patrick Graham under Joe Judge. Simmons seemed to be all over the field at all times in college with great speed and range at 6-4, 230 pounds, and he also can get to the quarterback. He posted 104 tackles, 7 sacks, 16.5 tackles for loss and 3 interceptions in 15 games.” Maurice Jones-Drew, NFL.com Pick: Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia Analysis: “Thomas played both left and right tackle at Georgia. He will help fix Big Blue's O-line issues.” Benjamin Solak, The Draft Network Pick: Isaiah Simmons, LB, Clemson Analysis: “Slotting Isaiah Simmons is always a rather impossible task: You don’t know exactly what position he’s going to play or how it’s going to look when he plays it.” Joe Marino, The Draft Network Pick: Jedrick Wills, OT, Alabama Analysis: “Daniel Jones showed promise as a rookie, but he was sacked on 7.6 percent of his dropbacks and fumbled a whopping 18 times in 12 starts. As he enters his sophomore season, fortifying the offensive line in front of him should be a priority for general manager Dave Gettleman and Jedrick Wills’ is a prospect I can see him falling in love with. Wills is an exceptional pass blocker with the power needed to generate vertical push in the run game. He can help Jones and star running back Saquon Barkley perform at their best.” Kyle Crabbs, The Draft Network Pick: Isaiah Simmons, LB, Clemson Analysis: “His versatility makes him worth this selection though, given that he's capable of filling so many different roles on defense.” Carter Donnick, The Draft Network Pick: Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa Analysis: “Tristan Wirfs was the biggest winner of the combine and jumps into the fourth-overall spot in this scenario. He’s agile, athletic and powerful from the tackle position and can slide in right away on the right side to help protect Daniel Jones.” Nate Davis, USA TODAY Pick: Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville Analysis: “Despite being 6-7, 364 pounds, he's not only a remarkable athlete – he managed a 5.1 40-yard dash – but also a mauler with experience at both tackle spots. GM Dave Gettleman said at the combine the Giants are "open for business" at No. 4, yet they might be pretty hard to surrender the opportunity to enlist a player who could both protect QB Daniel Jones and blow open holes for RB Saquon Barkley. We all know Gettleman loves nothing more than a "hog molly" ... and Becton projects as Hogzilla." R.J. White, CBS Sports Pick: Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State Analysis: “This is a spot that's generally plug and play with your favorite tackle of the class, but what if none end up being worth a top-five pick? Okudah is an unquestioned top-five talent to come in and solidify a secondary that needs a No. 1 corner.” Eric Edholm, Yahoo Sports Pick: Jedrick Wills Jr., OT, Alabama Analysis: “Here’s where it gets interesting. I strongly considered Clemson LB Isaiah Simmons here but couldn’t quite pull the trigger. GM Dave Gettleman has never traded down in running seven drafts for two teams, so there’s no little to expect that to happen here either. And in taking Saquon Barkley and Daniel Jones in this range the past two seasons, Gettleman has cast his die. For those two players to be effective, the Giants need more effective blocking.” Pete Prisco, CBS Sports Pick: Mekhi Becton, OL, Louisville Analysis: “They need to upgrade their offensive line and this kid is a massive, athletic player who would do just that.” Chad Reuter, NFL.com Pick: Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville Analysis: “It's tough to see GM Dave Gettleman passing on a 364-pound tackle who can solidify the offensive line in front of the team's two previous top picks, QB Daniel Jones and RB Saquon Barkley.” Cynthia Frelund, NFL Network Pick: Tristan Wirfs, OL, Iowa Analysis: “My model slots Wirfs as a right tackle on the Giants' roster, though he projects well on either side of the line (despite more college reps as an RT than LT). What stands out and drives his selection as my model's highest-rated offensive lineman? Wirfs combines a high probability of stopping edge pressure on passing downs and creating running-lane space on rushing downs from Day 1.” Previous Mock Drafts MOCK DRAFT TRACKER 1.0: TOP OF DRAFT ORDER IS SET MOCK DRAFT TRACKER 2.0: DEADLINE FOR UNDERCLASSMEN TO DECLARE MOCK DRAFT TRACKER 3.0: PRE-SENIOR BOWL PICKS MOCK DRAFT TRACKER 4.0: MEL KIPER JR. MAKES FIRST PICKS OF 2020 MOCK DRAFT TRACKER 5.0: TWO OFFENSIVE LINEMEN EMERGING MOCK DRAFT TRACKER 6.0: STATUS QUO (FOR NOW) MOCK DRAFT TRACKER 7.0: NEW OT ENTERS MIX MOCK DRAFT TRACKER 8.0: PRE-COMBINE PICKS MOCK DRAFT TRACKER 9.0: POST-COMBINE UPDATES

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