The jury remains to be out on the 2023 NFL draft class however Diante Lee of The Athletic not too long ago determined to grade the category after only one season.
The New York Giants had seven picks within the draft main off with Maryland cornerback Deonte Banks at No. 24 general. He began 15 video games and was strong a lot of the season. He’s now thought of a No. 1 exterior nook, so they seem to have made a sensible choice in him.
Banks was unlikely the Giants’ first alternative on their board, nonetheless. They have been mentioned to be out there for a large receiver and it simply so occurs that 4 studs have been chosen proper earlier than they have been on the clock in Jaxson Smith-Njigba, Quentin Johnson, Might Flowers, and Jordan Addison.
The remainder of the draft remains to be very a lot a thriller as accidents and underuse left a lot to be desired.
New York Giants: C-minus
Deonte Banks (No. 24) was a enjoyable watch popping out of faculty and as a rookie confirmed the pace, physicality and aggressive edge that made him a late riser within the draft course of. Jalin Hyatt (No. 73) flashed some downfield ball-tracking abilities, however he didn’t separate sufficient final season to be thought of a long-term piece of this offense.
This 12 months, the Giants hope to see some development in heart John Michael Schmitz, cornerback Tre Hawkins III, security Gervarrius Owens, and defensive lineman Jordon Riley.
Eric Grey is predicted to assist fill the void left by Saquon Barkley and Hyatt nonetheless has to earn the belief of the coaches and quarterbacks.
