FPA Benchwarmers’ mockery: Ryan, Joey C. and Emily present their Giant-only mockery

Since the 2021 NFL draft is now less than two weeks away, our team is in full swing ahead of the draft and doing mockery and evaluation of players. Ed has been exposing his mocking concepts and his mocking analysis for weeks now. And earlier this month, Nick, Joe and Chris presented their “dueling mock draft” to the Giants.

Now, Emily, Joseph and I decided to throw our hats in the ring and present our ‘Benchwarmers’ Dueling Mock Drafts.

Like the first edition, the rules are simple: 6 rounds, Giants only, no trades, and we had the ability to use the spot simulation machine we wanted (even though we all used it) The draft network). Let us now get to it:

Emily Iannaconi’s mockery

(Mock draft machine used: The Draft Network )

Round 1 (No. 11 overall) – DeVonta Smith (WR, Alabama)

Round 2 (No. 42) – Jayson Oweh (EDGE, Penn State)

Round 3 (No. 76) – Aaron Banks (IOL, Notre Dame)

Round 4 (No. 117) – Jaylen Twyman (IDL, Pittsburgh)

Round 6 (No. 197) – Cornell Powell (WR, Clemson)

Round 6 (No. 202) – Larry Rountree III (RB, Missouri)

Reason:

Yes, I became a wide receiver in the first round, despite the Giants’ urgent need for an edge rusher and Micah Parsons was still on the board. I understand the lead over overall number 11, especially since the Giants added Kenny Golladay in the free agency. For me, however, next season in New York is a make-or-break one for Daniel Jones. Therefore, he must be the most important to give him weapons to imitate and to give protection up front. Northwestern’s Rashawn Slater was off the board, so I went with DeVonta Smith. He completed his college career with a 235 catch in Alabama, while also setting SEC records for receiving yards in a single season (1,856) and a career (3,965). His competitiveness and speed would immediately shoot up the offense.

In the second round, I brought my attention back to edge rusher in the selection of Jayson Oweh of Penn State, who turned his head on his pro day. At 6 feet 3, 257 pounds, Oweh runs a 4.36 40-yard streak and follows it up with a 39.5-inch vertical jump and an 11-foot, 2-inch wide jump. He’s a little risky because he was only a one-year starter in Penn State and he did not pick up any bags in 2020. His impact outside the state, however, is remarkable, and his athletic and physical qualities make him a popular player for any NFL team.

Then I went with Notre Dame’s Aaron Banks in the third round. Over the course of the past few concepts, New York has shown that it is willing to invest in some young offensive lineouts. The Giants selected Andrew Thomas in the first round, Matt Peart in the third round and Shane Lemieux last year in the fifth round. There is also the choice for the second round of Will Hernandez in 2018. I think Banks fit well with the rotating offensive line in New York. He has experience in both waiting areas and has played suit from time to time. Banks have also shown sustainability in the university with 31 consecutive principles. I think the Giants can get behind that kind of versatility and experience.

Next, I selected the defensive line Jaylen Twyman in the fourth round. The Giants already have an experienced defensive line, but they will need someone to replace BJ Hill, who is entering the final season of his rookie contract.

With the overall pick of 196, I went with Cornell Powell of Clemson. I imagined trying to supplement a need at cornerback or linebacker here, but it surprised me that Powell fell to the sixth round as he was selected as a late fourth or early fifth round. So I decided to make him feel for the Giants in the sixth round which is a good value. The Giants’ receiving squad is strong, but Sterling Shepard and Kenny Golladay have a history of injuries. The Giants need to know better than anyone the importance of depth, and I think Powell offers that.

Finally, I choose Larry Rountree III with the overall number 202. Speaking of injuries, Saquon Barkley will return from a torn ACL. Injury also affected his second campaign, meaning we have not seen the best of Barkley since 2018. The depth map behind him is thin and Rountree can replace both Wayne Gallman and complement Barkley in the backfield.

Ryan Magill’s mockery

(Mock draft machine used: The Draft Network)

Round 1 (No. 11 overall) – DeVonta Smith (WR, Alabama)

Round 2 (No. 42) – Wyatt Davis (G, State of Ohio)

Round 3 (No. 76) – Quincy Roche (EDGE, Miami)

Round 4 (No. 117) – Dylan Moses (LB, Alabama)

Round 6 (No. 197) – Jermar Jefferson (RB, Oregon)

Round 6 (No. 202) – Tamorrion Terry (WR, Florida State)

Reasoning:

Before I start, I want to explain that if I were trading, I would absolutely have traded in the first round to get an EDGE. That’s the main need for the Giants, and without me being worth the 11th pick in my eyes, I’ll move into the 20-30 series again to pick one up.

Coming back to my spot, Slater would have been my 11th choice if he had fallen for me. He did not, so I left the heartbreaking choice between the electric speed gear in Jaylen Waddle and the ‘Slim Reaper’ in DeVonta Smith. As I explained in our roundtable discussion, I feel that Smith should be the choice because of his ability to be a WR1 with his ability and mentality, while still being able to contribute as a complementary player. The man went into superhuman mode when Waddle was hurt, but also proved that he can be just as effective as a second or third option. That kind of pure talent is desperately needed for the Giants.

I find myself in the same place as Joe DeLeone did, taking Wyatt Davis and Quincy Roche in Rounds 2 and 3. But the two make a lot of sense to the Giants. Davis, an everyday First Team All-American in 2019, is a natural right guard who can tune in on Day 1 and be a better than average starter for the G-Men.

Meanwhile, Roche slipped under the radar while his Miami teammates Jaelan Philips and Gregory Rousseau dominated the headlines. Roche put up 14.5 TFLs, 4.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles and 3 repairs in his lone season in Miami after a three-year terrorization in Temple. On his pro day, he ran a 4.62 in the 40, had a vertical jump of 32.5 and a wide jump of 9 feet-11. He also had 23 teams at 225 pounds on the bench press. Since Roche tends to win more with his technique than his pure athletics, he is not as flashy as other EDGEs in the draft. On this choice, however, he offers appetizer quality at incredible value.

I can already hear my brother Colin chirping in my ear about this one, but I took Dylan Moses in lap 4. Partly in response to Roche’s leader Chazz Surratt (someone I’m very, very high on), I decided to take a look at the regularly injured but incredibly solid player who quartered Bama’s defense and as a sophomore finalist of the Butkus Award. It could be great for Moses to allow himself to learn from Alabama alumnus Reggie Ragland and starter Blake Martinez while giving him time to fully recover from his injuries. He’s a French talent in the first round when he’s healthy, so I could not resist him here.

Finally, with my duo of sixth-rounders, I went with running back Jermar Jefferson and wide receiver Tamorrion Terry. With actually only Saquon Barkley and Devontae Booker on the rankings, the Giants need to add a run in the later rounds. After a first-year outburst that hit him 1380 yards and 12 times, Jefferson fell a bit. He never recorded a 1000-year-old season again, but he was named the PAC-12 Co-Offensive Player of the Year in 2020 after rushing for 858 yards and 7 touchdowns. He can benefit from a rotating role. Lastly, Terry is a 6 foot 3, 207 pound physical threat with an impressive ability to go up and grab the ball. During his time in Tallahassee, he suffered from an inconsistent back-to-back game, which hurt his stats in the long run. Nevertheless, he offers a solid depth with the ability to become a solid contributor.

Joseph Czikk’s mockery

(Mock draft machine used: The Draft Network)

Round 1 (No. 11 overall) – DeVonta Smith (WR, Alabama)

Round 2 (No. 42) – Joe Tryon (EDGE, Washington)

Round 3 (No. 76) – Spencer Brown (RT, Northern Iowa)

Round 4 (No. 117) – Alim McNeill (DT, NC State)

Round 6 (No. 197) – Tommy Kraemer (RG, Notre Dame)

Round 6 (No. 202) – Demetric Felton (WR, UCLA)

Reason:

It was the first time I used a spot simulator and it was very enjoyable. I think all Giants fans should organize a mockery like this with friends, maybe enjoy a cold drink and watch their giant concept class unfold.

Like Emily and Ryan, I took DeVonta Smith with the 11th pick and an EDGE shortly thereafter. With the first choice, it was realistic between Smith and his teammate Jaylen Waddle in Alabama. Why Smith? I explained my choice last week at our roundtable discussion on Big Blue View.

In the second round, I’m behind Joe Tryon, the EDGE, from Washington. Football game plan’s Emory Hunt told Big Blue View Tryon is the complete package the Giants are looking for.

‘When people describe edge rushers, when they talk about what they want, they want someone who is tall, someone who is athletic, someone who pulls, someone who is good on both sides of the defense and they want someone who is upside down. is.

‘Well, damn it, it looks like Joe Tryon. Judging by how he completed 2019, he plays the game a lot [Washington Football Team edge] Montez Sweet, ”Hunt told BBV.

I grabbed Spencer Brown from Northern Iowa in the third round, knowing that Dave Gettleman wanted to upgrade the offensive line. I reasoned that Brown could one day compete for the right suit, against Andrew Thomas, in the first round of last year. It would be a good investment that would have to pay a dividend within a year or so, once Brown has mastered a bit of NFL game tape.

‘[Brown] play with a nasty nature and play hard from snap to whistle. He is a good athlete when it comes to balance and body control. He is smooth and fluent in his suit and plays with the football IQ to use his length to his advantage on the edge, “wrote The Draft Network.

In the fourth round, I took everything into account and selected Alim McNeill as the NC State defense suit. He was one of the tallest guys on the board at the time of my pick, and the Giants can always use a different high-car interior.

He needs some work to grow into a pass roster. However, The Draft Network noted that McNeill is an excellent mid-round option for a team that needs a short-lived and early finish, which has a ceiling to develop into a more effective pace.

The Giants skip the fifth round and go to the sixth round where I catch up with Tommy Kraemer, a guard from Notre Dame, and Demetric Felton, a stud-wide receiver from UCLA.

Kraemer, like many sixth rounds, is a gamble with a low starting point. “However, his tight framework, functional strength and power on the point of attack are positive assets that will make him a viable option in certain offenses,” according to The Draft Network. He needs a good, athletic center and a right suit to do it.

I took Felton with my last choice because the man is a playmaker. He projects as a low-slot receiver in the NFL in multiple receiver sets.

Felton is a smaller player at 5-foot-8 and has played both running and receiver in college.

“He’s good catcher on screens and at controls,” The Draft Network said, adding that he ”s a good backcountry route and that the linebackers can hardly cover him in space. ‘