Read quotes from Jerry Reese, Tom Coughlin, Marc Ross, Landon Collins and Owamagbe Odighizuwa folliwing Day 2 of the 2015 NFL Draft. Those include Florida State (OL Bobby Hart, R7) and UCLA (DE Owa Odighizuwa, R3). Before getting into the numbers, let’s talk about last year for a minute, using some data from Pro Football Focus. Give the show a listen. Round 3. news 2021 NFL Free Agency Tracker: List of Giants set to become free agents The Giants start off the second round by trading up to address their back 7. Listed below are the New York Giants selections in the 2015 NFL Draft. Ereck Flowers, Landon Collins and Owamagbe Odighizuwa all bring a toughness and a physical style of play that should help the Giants. Patricia Traina covers the Giants for Inside Football, the Journal Inquirer and Sports Xchange. It sounded like the Giants were the only team truly interested in him, and it also sounds like Thompson, at least for the first year or so, is going to be purely a special teams player. 1:43 pm, January 13. 2. Rather than devote one pick per position, they doubled up on the offensive line (first and seventh round) and safety (second and fifth round). Vote in the poll and let us know. In his re-draft of the 2015 NFL Draft, Bleacher Report’s Gary Davenport has the Giants steering clear of Flowers in the first round and selecting Florida offensive tackle Trent Brown instead. Draft experts are already giving the Giants' their marks for the move up the board to grab Landon Collins. In honor of the six draft picks chosen by the Giants this year, here are six stats and facts about the Giants' 2015 draft class. This is the time of the draft when teams go digging for buried treasure. SI.com's Chris Burke and Doug Farrar gave the Giants a B- for their draft haul, the analysis being as follows: Big Blue's draft started out with a big thud in the minds of some when they selected Miami left tackle Ereck Flowers with the ninth pick. So, let's do this our way. New York Giants 2015 NFL Draft Review. Ranking the Open NFL Head Coaching Jobs. Published: May 05, 2015 at 09:27 AM. Follow @BigBlueInteract New York Giants 2015 NFL Draft Preview: Offensive Tackles. Odighizuwa is a good system fit for the Giants and will be a player who can get after the passer and play the run. Below are the choices I made for … This tool condenses 2021 NFL Mock Draft content from around WalterFootball.com. Second-guessing the Giants 2015 NFL Draft. Facebook Share. Barring a surge of wins down the stretch, the New York Giants are on track to finish the season with another top-five pick in the 2021 NFL draft. What will the Giants do on Day 3? What did I get right? Facebook Share. Here is the list. The Giants draft another defensive player with a name to frustrate Jon Gruden. A jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none type, Thompson can play free safety—where Giants head coach Tom Coughlin told reporters the rookie would line up starting with next weekend’s minicamp—and the slot cornerback. Tom Coughlin returned for his 12th and final season as the team's head coach. ... from his rookie season in 2007 to December of 2015. With the NFL Draft quickly approaching, let's take a look back at the best late-round draft picks for the NY Giants over the last two decades. Round 2. ESPN Insider's NFL draft experts recap the 2015 draft for the New York Giants, including Mel Kiper's draft grades, Todd McShay's favorite pick and more. 1 Team Need: Safety The selection of offensive tackle Ereck Flowers in the first round marks the fourth year in a row the Giants have drafted an offensive player in Round 1. 1. I had seven tackles ranked ahead of Flowers, a powerful run blocker whose pass protection leaves a lot to be desired. Vote in the poll and let us know. He will push Justin Pugh inside to guard and start at the right tackle position in 2015. Mocks offer several different ideas, with the common theme being defense. When you consider how the Giants got a starting outside linebacker (Devon Kennard) and are potentially set with a starting safety (Nat Berhe) in the fifth round of last year’s draft, you start to expect more out of a pick in that round. 2015 NFL Draft: Giants trade with Titans, draft Landon Collins New York moved up to add to its shaky secondary. While Collins has some work to do as he begins his transition to the pro game, the Giants' failure to land free agent Devin McCourty and to re-sign Rolle and Brown just might end up being blessings in disguise if Collins can transfer his college production to the pro level. For a breakdown on every team, check out the team-by-team draft preview schedule. Twitter Share. 40? The fifth-round pick, Mykkele Thompson, is a head-scratcher. 2015 NFL Draft: Giants, Falcons, Rams geared up for playoff push? 1. “Playing-wise, he is a competitor,” Ross said. Vote in our poll and let us know if you would pick the talented but troubled pass rusher in the second round of the NFL Draft. In this edition, I choose not to do trades. This year was the first since 2011 that New York did not draft at least one player from LSU. By Ed Valentine May 2, 2015 Giants select UConn WR Geremy Davis in … This year’s class also didn’t include a player from Syracuse for the first time since 2012. Did they do the right thing? What's yours? A few quick thoughts on the New York Giants' sixth-round draft pick. Stay with us to find out. Which UDFAs are getting their shots with the Giants? The Giants' 2015 draft class ended up with the team using just six of its eight picks, the fewest number of players drafted under Reese and the fewest drafted since 2005, when the Giants had four picks. Let me know. Ranked by the most comments received over the last 24 hours. No. VOTE! All quotes and information were obtained firsthand unless otherwise sourced.Â. If you want to talk about a head-scratcher in the Giants' 2015 draft class, look no further than their fifth-round pick, Texas defensive back Mykkele Thompson. The important work of the second and third rounds of the 2015 NFL Draft is set for Friday night. Unless a hidden gem from the undrafted free agents steps up, the Giants could potentially be looking at having to restock this position next year via free agency if Beason and/or McClain aren't back. 6. The New York Giants have eight draft picks at their disposal heading into the 2015 NFL draft in Chicago, including the No. New York finished … 1:34 pm, February 8. POLL: Which Giants' draft pick is your favorite? Let’s rewind the tape on what the Giants did—and didn’t do—and work our way toward a final grade. The Best Player: Both Ereck Flowers and Landon Collins will be immediate starters this season, but I’ll give Flowers the nod here because he was the first-round pick. It was theft to get Collins in the second round and Odighizuwa in the third. Updated Mar 29, 2019; Posted Jan 06, 2015 . Thanks in part to a blockbuster trade to start the second round—more on that later on in this slideshow—the Giants' allotment of eight picks was cut down to six. There he posted 52 tackles in coverage, tying him for second among safeties with Arizona State’s Damarious Randall and falling three short behind Oregon’s Erick Dargan. McClain is the short-term answer, but he's almost 30 and will play out the final year of his contract. He is not your classic corner, not your classic safety, but we think he can provide versatility.”. Round 1 is gone. “He is really smart and they played him in a bunch of different positions. The 2015 NFL Draft was the 80th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) … 3. Two new college programs made their debut on the Giants' all-time draft list under general manager Jerry Reese, who took the helm in 2007. Bryan Fischer of NFL.com, who gave the Giants' class a B- grade, opined that New York had a “mediocre start and ending, but the team got better with a pair of fantastic Day 2 values.”. 2015 New York Giants Draft. Charlie Campbell of Walter Football joins the show to look back at the Flowers selection and look ahead to the rest of the draft for the Giants. 11 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Evan Silva is the Senior Football Editor for Rotoworld's NFL Page, and Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) leads Rotoworld's college football and NFL draft coverage.Together, they're breaking down every team's biggest needs and offering potential solutions in May's draft. “That’s not a negative for us.”. Flowers joins running back Davis Wilson (2012), OT Justin Pugh (2013) and wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (2014) as the others. Use this as your open thread to discuss all of the non-Giants picks and news. The Giants are set this year with Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and Prince Amukamara as their starters. The 2015 New York Giants season was the franchise's 91st season in the National Football League and their sixth season playing their home games at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. “They’re developing, and you can teach them as they go, grow and mature,” he said. Probably not. The split for the Giants’ 2015 draft class saw three selections on defense (S Landon Collins, DE Owa Odighizuwa and S Mykkele Thompson) and three on offense (OT Ereck Flowers, OL Bobby Hart and WR Geremy Davis). Round Pick Player Position School; 1: 9: E. Flowers ... 2021 NFL Mock Draft. He'll be the starter this year if he's healthy. Here are the Giants 2015 NFL Draft 'Kudos & Wet Willies.' Follow @BigBlueInteract New York Giants 2015 NFL Draft Preview: Safeties. Collins is a work in progress in coverage, but he'll be an enforcer against the run early. Let’s hope that won’t be the case with the Giants, who need to win this year. 4. Giants 2015 Draft Grade: 8.5/10. Round 1. LSU, Syracuse and USC are the three college programs that have yielded the most Giants draft picks (three each) during Jerry Reese’s tenure as general manager. 2015 NFL Draft Draft Coverage at Sporting News. New York Giants nfl Draft Picks NFL 2020 draft. 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After being lukewarm on the Landon Collins selection because of concerns about his being strictly a box safety and not so much a free safety—the latter being the bigger position of need—having more information come to light helps ease any concerns and in fact leads to hope that the Giants' safety position has gone from being a major weakness to a budding strength.Â, Defensive end Owa Odighizuwa might very well be the most underrated pick in the Giants' draft class. 2015 NFL Draft: What will happen on Day 2? As for Fischer’s comment about Day 3, while the selection of Mykkele Thompson is a head-scratcher, if the Giants get at least two solid special teams players out of those three picks to help boost the performance of a special teams unit that, per Football Outsiders, finished 15th overall last season, won’t the selections have been worth it? While there is no disputing the fact that he needs to continue developing his craft, general manager Jerry Reese told reporters that the team views younger players as more of a positive than those who are older in age. Vote in the poll and let us know which of the New York Giants' selections in the now-completed 2015 NFL Draft you like the best? by BigBlueInteractive.com Contributor Sy’56 *Below are my published, abbreviated reports via Ourlads Scouting Services, LLC **A note about Pro Upside Comparisons: These are comparisons that are based on the player reaching his ceiling. How did the Giants do on the last day of the draft? The New York Giants have eight picks in the 2015 draft. How did NYG's draft compare to other NFC teams? Let's take a look at some of what the newest members of the Giants said to the media on Saturday. Reactions from analysts and players for the Giants third-round pick, UCLA defensive-end Owamagbe Odighizuwa. Which BBV staff member had the best mock draft? Â. Buffalo Bills: C. The Bills started this draft at a disadvantage, having coughed up their first-round … Hart is a project, but at this point, after watching Brandon Mosley, Dallas Reynolds and Eric Herman remain stuck in neutral in their respective developments, maybe it’s time for a new face in that mix. Round 1 2 3 4 5 6 7. Can the Giants find some? Landon Collins' trade good move by Giants? What do you think, Giants fans? What was so unsettling about this pick was the mixed signals that came from both the player and the team. Here are a few prospects I believe would benefit the Giants greatly in 2021. Heck, the Giants even have an eighth-, 11th- and 27th-rounder in their Ring of Honor, that last spot held by perhaps the biggest sleeper in NFL draft history, Hall of Famer Rosie Brown. Giants take OT Ereck Flowers with first-round pick, 2017 NFL Draft Prospect Profile: DeAngelo Yancey, WR, Purdue, 2015 Draft Class Power Rankings -- Giants do well. He could probably say around same thing about any of the other players who were on the board at the time the Giants made this pick, though. How did the Giants fare in this look back at the 2015 NFL draft? Update: Check out our 2015 NFL Draft preview. You make the call, Chiefs elevate DeAndre Baker from practice squad to active roster, Jabrill Peppers had interesting reaction to Beckham deal, Wallpaper Wednesday- Evan Engram & Saquon Barkley, Wallpaper Wednesday- Dexter Lawrence & Golden Tate. 2015 & 2017 - DE Jason Pierre-Paul (franchise tag) 8 / 8 2020 - DL Leonard Williams (franchise tag) ... View the latest expert predictions for the Giants, who hold the No. For the past several years, NFL.com's Henry Hodgson has been the go-to voice for the NFL supplemental draft. Is Landon Collins worth what the Giants paid? Beason’s injury history is well-documented. Trumaine McBride will likely be the nickel cornerback, but beyond that, there is a drop-off in depth. Who will it be? Purdue’s DeAngelo Yancey looks like an NFL wideout, but does he play like one? After Washington snapped up Brandon Scherff, the Giants, who needed an offensive tackle in this draft, went with the second-best option on the board, that being Flowers. Mock drafts predict Giants' second-round selection, Big Blue Chat focuses on NFL Draft, of course, Pick Randy Gregory at No. As the draft is approaching, it's becoming … Davis is going to help on special teams, a role he seems willing to embrace, and he could push Corey Washington off the roster if Washington doesn’t come in with a better attitude than he showed at the end of last season in a chat with Tom Rock of Newsday. Mike Mayock, Daniel Jeremiah and Mel Kiper Jr. own April and the NFL draft. As noted previously, left tackles don’t grow on trees, and with the Giants hoping to not need to draft in the top 10 again for a very long time, they grabbed a prospect who hopefully by the time his playing career is done will have addressed two key needs on the team. Former starting strong safety Antrel Rolle led the Giants safeties with five missed run-game tackles within eight yards of the line of scrimmage. Everybody has an opinion on how the Giants did in the draft. By Jeff Gray @Jeff_GraySBN May 1, 2015, 7:15pm EDT And getting UCLA pass-rusher Owamagbe Odighizuwa in the third round was a bit of a steal—"Double O" rushes the passer with bad intentions and a lot of power. He will probably need a little time to refine his skills, and if his hip issues are behind him, he could become the steal of this class. Are you concerned about whether Collins can play as a high safety or in the slot, the latter being a position that Rolle gave a solid effort to when asked but was not a role many thought he preferred? (Special thanks to Pro-Football-Reference.com for providing the complete Giants draft history.). Round Pick Player Position School; 1: 4: A. Thomas ... NFL 2015 draft. What grade would you give the Giants after the first three rounds of the 2015 NFL Draft? The Giants rebounded nicely after a questionable first-round pick in Flowers. UDFA Tracker: Giants undrafted free-agent signings, POLL: Give the Giants draft your own grade, 'Kudos & Wet Willies' review of Giants 2015 draft, What the newest New York Giants are saying. I tried to play my role as general manager over the draft weekend and here's how things could have turned out. It’s interesting to see that while the experts couldn’t come to a consensus on the Giants mock drafts, they seem to be on the same page regarding the final grade for the Giants’ class. New York Giants: The official source of the latest Giants headlines, news, videos, photos, tickets, rosters, stats, schedule, and gameday information The New York Giants came into the 2015 NFL draft with several glaring needs, including offensive line, defensive line, safety and inside linebacker. The New York Giants will have a number of critical decisions on their hands when the 2021 NFL Draft commences in late April. 9, does nothing else this year than help improve a lousy Giants running game, the pick will have been well worth it regardless of what overall spot it came at. The Giants start off the second day of the draft with a shocker. Don’t be because, per CFF, Collins spent nearly 77 percent of his 916 snaps last season lined up either as a high safety or over a slot. by BigBlueInteractive.com Contributor Sy’56 *Below are my published, abbreviated reports via Ourlads Scouting Services, LLC **A note about Pro Upside Comparisons: These are comparisons that are based on the player reaching his ceiling. Below are all the 2021 NFL Mock Draft selections for the Giants from Walt's and Charlie's 2021 NFL Mock Draft, a summary from the ... 2015 Pick:9 - Ereck Flowers-OT-Miami With what would be their fifth top ten selection in the first round since 2015, the Giants are in a great position to draft a special prospect. Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announces the number ninth overall pick to the New York Giants in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. The New York Giants should wait to address either defensive position when the 2021 NFL Draft ultimately commences. Giants; NFL Draft 2015: Todd McShay says few offensive line prospects worthy of Giants top 10 pick. Tom Coughlin's team grabbed another safety in the fifth round—Texas's Mykkele Thompson, who plays with range and could be a rotational asset. Round 5. Whatever it was, the bottom line is that right now this pick looks like a classic Giants reach who has no guarantee of contributing much as a rookie. 2015 NFL Draft: Analyzing Giants' Day 3 picks, Mock-a-palooza! If he's ready to go, how effective will he be, considering his endless string of injuries to his lower body? When you talk about marrying value with need and then add in production, safety Landon Collins, the Giants’ second-round pick, becomes the best of the Giants’ 2015 draft picks, and it’s not even close. Things got a bit better in the second round when the Giants took Alabama safety Landon Collins to beef up their depleted secondary. Perhaps it was Thompson’s special teams prowess—he finished with nine tackles, eight of which came in 2011, and blocked three punts in his career—that drew the Giants to him the most. Round 4. Here is how you can keep track of the selections. Use this StoryStream to track mock drafts from around the Internet throughout the buildup to the 2015 NFL Draft. Coming off a fourth consecutive losing season is not exactly a … Fischer’s opinion of the Giants’ Day 1 selection of Ereck Flowers is perhaps a bit unfair. A look at how the Giants did compared to their NFC competitors. Although we’re talking about a different level of competition, Collins, formerly of the Crimson Tide, played against elite competition which has yielded quite a few NFL players. 5. So why then did the Giants decide to roll the dice on this young man, who in 52 games finished with 213 tackles but just one forced fumble, two interceptions, seven tackles for a loss and a half-sack? The sixth- and seventh-round picks, receiver Geremy Davis and OG Bobby Hart respectively, are solid choices with a lot of upside. And what do they do after this year for the nickel cornerback role considering the 5’9”, soon-to-be 30-year-old McBride is in the final year of his deal? If that’s not bad enough, what happens if Amukamara—the Giants’ 2011 first-round pick who is playing out the final year of his rookie deal—doesn’t have a solid season? Giants add to their stable of defensive ends with a pass-rushing prospect from UCLA. The New York Giants came into the 2015 NFL draft with several glaring needs, including offensive line, defensive line, safety and inside linebacker. Add Dan Kadar of Mocking the Draft to the growing list of draft analysts who believe the Giants hit a home run on Day 2 but just did so-so on Days 1 and 3. If there is one benefit to the New York Giants finishing with a 6-10 record, it’s that they’re guaranteed to land a blue-chip prospect in the 2015 NFL draft. Did they make the right move? Giants trade up, pick Landon Collins at No. See all the mock drafts from our staff in this easy-to-follow StoryStream. Tell us if you like the move. What did I get wrong? He can run. Updated Mar 29, 2019; Posted Apr 30, 2015 . The problem with that thinking, though, is that sometimes the young ones just don’t mature or take a few years for the light switch to come on. This week's mock draft has the same pick at No. How did the class stack up? 33. What those knocking the Flowers pick need to remember is that the rookie just recently turned 21 years old. Giants pull a stunner, sending three picks to Tennessee to get Landon Collins with first pick of second round. 1. Let us know what you think of the pick, Giants fans. Everybody can do grades.. 9 pick. What are your thoughts on the Giants' final pick of the 2015 NFL Draft? Per College Football Focus (CFF), Collins missed just one tackle in 114 run snaps last season from the "up" position, making nine stops for a very impressive 7.9 run-stop percentage. The Giants select at 11, 43, and 75 in the Draft Network simulator. Analysts and players took to social media to share their view on the New York Giants trading up to select Alabama safety Landon Collins. Twitter Share. NFL Draft 2015: Giants live updates and analysis from Round 1. For example, when vice president of player evaluation Marc Ross was asked if he thought the Giants could have waited for Thompson to maybe target as a free agent, Ross said, “At times we think we can get him as a free agent, but if everybody feels strongly about the player at a certain time, then we just take him.”, Then Thompson admitted that the Giants were the only team who had him in for a visit, adding, “Me thinking that I didn’t put that good of numbers up this past season, I thought free agency was going to be the main goal probably.”.

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