The New York Giants 2017 Mock Draft

Fifth Round –  Devonte Fields, OLB, Louisville

In the fifth round, the Giants could add depth to their linebackers by picking up Devonte Fields. Fields is a senior at Louisville and is an impact player. In 2015, he was named the team’s defensive player of the year.

The Giants could get Fields in this round because of his off-the-field issues and dismissal from TCU in 2014. Fields transferred to Louisville and has shown that he has talent to play in the NFL. He can line up on the left or right side of the defensive end.

Fields has speed on the edge and is capable of spinning past blockers. He also has the ability to run down the field to make tackles. The Giants could use another speedy defender to help make open field tackles. With Fields hunting down rushers or receivers the Giants defense would be that much better.

The Giants could use younger defenders to boost the speed of the defense. With the rookies in the secondary and Fields at the linebacker positions it would be hard for opponents to go long. Fields would also help the defensive line by bringing pressure off the edge to the quarterback.

Fields would need to prove that he has matured and his off-the-field issues won’t be a problem. If he can prove he is capable of playing in the NFL, he Giants should pick him up.