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WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections New York Giants NewsGiants Training Camp 2016Giants vs. Eagles 2015 Ryan Connelly Jersey Draft , Week 172019 NFL DraftKiper ‘Grade A’ Mock Draft: Echoing Todd McShay, Dwayne Haskins is the pick at 6 for the GiantsNew,84commentsHere is a look at Kiper’s haul for the GiantsEDTShareTweetShareShareKiper ‘Grade A’ Mock Draft: Echoing Todd McShay, Dwayne Haskins is the pick at 6 for the GiantsKirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsYou had to know Mel Kiper wasn’t going to let fellow ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay have all the fun. One day after McShay released a three-round ‘Grade A’ mock draft showing the picks he would make as GM of the NFL’s 32 teams, Kiper has done the same. Here are Kiper’s picks for the Giants:Round 1 (6): Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio StateRound 1 (17): Clelin Ferrell, DE, ClemsonRound 2 (37): Terry McLaurin, WR, Ohio StateRound 3 (95): David Long, CB, MichiganKiper writes:Valentine’s ViewKiper and McShay agree that they would select Haskins for the Giants if the choice was theirs to make at No. 6. Increasingly, though, we keep hearing that while Haskins is the choice the draft community believes the Giants “should” make picking the best defensive player on the board is the choice it is believed the Giants “will” make.It comes back in large part to Kiper’s use of the world “rebuild.” GM Dave Gettleman and the Giants won’t use the word.“We’re building. The object of this is to win as many games as possible every year. We’re building. We were 3-13 when I took over. We were 5-11 last year -- 12 of those games were by a touchdown or less. We’re building Ryan Connelly NFL Jersey ,” Gettleman said. “I don’t understand why that’s a question. Really and truly, you can win while you’re building. They’re not separate pieces.”Taking a quarterback with the sixth overall pick likely doesn’t help the Giants on the field in 2018. Taking one of the premier front seven defensive players in a class loaded with talent in that area does.Would the Giants take a quarterback at No. 6? Sure, if they were unanimous on who that player should be. I have said many times that I just don’t believe that to be the case with the Giants. I think there is a difference of opinion, and that makes it difficult to select a player who would become the leader of your franchise.As for the rest of Kiper’s picks, edge rusher (Ferrell), wide receiver (McLaurin) and cornerback (Long) follow a fairly predictable A-B-C approach of filling needs. The only thing Kiper doesn’t get in those first four picks is a right tackle. Odell Beckham Jr. is a member of the Cleveland Browns. The New York Giants receiving corps is led by two players who admittedly have similar body types and skill sets. What the Giants do not have..."Odell Beckham Jr. is a member of the Cleveland Browns. The New York Giants receiving corps is led by two players who admittedly have similar body types and skill sets. What the Giants do not have is an accomplished big-bodied outside wide receiver to complement Sterling Shepard and Golden Tate.Let’s look at the value in the 2019 NFL Draft class and see if we can find players at the draft’s different stages that might line up with the need the Giants appear to have. As we do this, and other position previews, it is instructive to remember what Matt Williamson told us — NFL teams will winnow their draft board to between 100 and 150 players. Thus, not every prospect who you may know or like will be in consideration. As I do any of these, I am trying to consider player who, I believe, fit with the Giants.Round 1 The Giants have picks at Nos. 6 and 17 in the first round.No. 6The Giants almost certainly will not select a wide receiver this early in the draft. The only player whose name is ever mentioned as possibly being considered by any team that early is the Adonis from Ole Miss, D.K. Metcalf. Could the Giants, though, throw a draft-day curveball and select Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson? Yes Ryan Connelly NFL Draft , I’m aware that Dan is getting mocked for mocking Hockenson to the Giants at No. 6. That would enable the Giants to move Evan Engram outside, and it is something we have discussed a few times. Draft analyst Matt Waldman recently endorsed the idea:“I think it’s definitely something you have to look into because he is that good of a player. He can start right away for a team because he is that good of a blocker. You can use him on the wing, you can use him inline against defensive ends and outside linebackers. You can use him as a fullback. You can split him in the slot or outside, and he can do it all.”Gil Brandt has Hockenson as his sixth-ranked prospect and says he “will play a long time at a high level and should be a first-year starter.”Dane Brugler also has Hockenson as his sixth-ranked prospect in his annual draft guide, writing that “Hockenson has a complete skill set for the position with outstanding athleticism, pass-catching traits and blocking skills, projecting as an immediate NFL starter with Pro Bowl potential.”No. 17 Metcalf, at 6-foot-3, 228 pounds and timed at 4.33 in the 40-yard dash “has a chance to be special,” per Brandt. Brugler says he has “freakish qualities” that could see him grow into a No. 1 receiver.Hakeem Butler, the 6-5 3/4, 227-pound receiver from Iowa State, is a player Waldman says would be an “amazing pick” for the Giants at No. 17. Brandt and Brugler aren’t as convinced, with Brandt having him No. 60 on his prospect list and Brugler giving him a second-third round grade.Day 2The Giants have selections in Round 2 (No. 37 overall) and Round 3 (No. 95 overall).Something that Waldman also admitted during his recent appearance on my podcast was that wide receiver values will vary greatly from team to team and evaluator to evaluator. I’m going to lean toward the bigger-bodied players, and do my best to place them where I think they might be considered value picks by the Giants. I’m sure many of you won’t consider this a complete list. Round 2 Ryan Connelly Buffalo Bills Jersey , No. 37 N’Keal Harry — The 6-foot-2 3/8, 228-pound Arizona State product gets late-Round 1 buzz in some circles. That by itself makes him value at No. 37. He is Gil Brandt’s 33rd-ranked prospect. In his 2019 Draft Guide, Dane Brugler gives Harry a Round 2 grade and says he “wins downfield with his tracking skills and physicality to win body position, projecting as a solid No. 2 option or “big” slot in the NFL.”N’Keal Harry prospect profileKelvin Harmon — Offers the size at 6-foot- 1/2, 221 pounds, but not elite measurables. Brugler has a second-round grade on him, writing that “Harmon’s lack of an explosive top gear is bothersome, but he competes with outstanding play strength and the “my ball” mentality to track, adjust and finish.”Kelvin Harmon prospect profileIrv Smith — This is one that Waldman mentioned. Smith is Brandt’s 35-ranked player, though his saying the Alabama tight end is “not a good blocker” might be a turn off for the Giants. Brugler gives him a Round 2 grade and says “Smith is understandably young in areas, but he displays the athletic dexterity and natural ball skills to threaten every level of the defense, projecting as an NFL starter.” Irv Smith prospect profileMiles Boykin — Opinions on Boykin’s value are all over the map. I will put the 6-foot-3 3/4, 220-pound Notre Dame receiver here. Brandt lists him at No. 100, and Brugler No. 82 with a third-round value. Brugler calls Boykin “a premier athlete for his size with his best football in front of him (similar to Donte Moncrief as prospects), displaying the balance and body fluidity to develop into an NFL starter.”Day 3The Giants have eight selections on Day 3. Round 4 (108 and 132) Youth Phil Simms Jerseys , Round 5 (142, 143, 171), Round 6 (180), Round 7 (232 and 245)Wide receiversJJ Arcega-Whiteside, a 6-foot-2, 225-pounder from Stanford is a name to know. This might be low for him. Perhaps he should be listed in the Round 3 discussion. Brugler says “he physically dominates at the catch point and projects as a specialized receiver who can be more with added refinement in his patterns.”Travis Fulgham (Old Dominion), Jalen Hurd (Baylor), Gary Jennings (West Virginia), Lil’Jordan Humphrey (Texas) and Jazz Ferguson (Northwestern State) are other bigger wide receivers who might draw attention from the Giants.A couple of other under-the-radar names who aren’t necessarily bigger receivers but are guys who some have indicated the Giants are intrigued by are Johnnie Dixon of Ohio State and Reggie White Jr. of Monmouth.Tight endFoster Moreau of LSU is a player who has drawn some attention during the draft process. Brugler says he is “a functional positional blocker with the athleticism and ball skills to be a steady downfield option, projecting as a low-ceiling, high-floor backup “Y” tight end.”