2017 NFL Mock Draft: Week 16 Update

Nov 19, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) is tackled by Florida Gators defensive lineman Caleb Brantley (57) during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) is tackled by Florida Gators defensive lineman Caleb Brantley (57) during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 26, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Mike McGlinchey (68) reacts as quarterback DeShone Kizer (not shown) scores a touchdown in the first quarter against the USC Trojans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Mike McGlinchey (68) reacts as quarterback DeShone Kizer (not shown) scores a touchdown in the first quarter against the USC Trojans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /

New York Giants

1st Round, No. 25 overall- Mike McGlinchey, OT, Notre Dame

2nd Round, No. 51 overall- Akrum Wadley, RB, Iowa

3rd Round, No. 89 overall- Jordan Leggett, TE, Clemson

The Achilles heel over the past few years for the New York Giants has been the poor play of their offensive line. This unit has been responsible for allowing a ton of pressure on Eli Manning and struggling to open running lanes.

Mike McGlinchey is better suited for the right tackle position, but has experience playing on the left side. He could step in immediately on the right side and shift to left tackle if Ereck Flowers continues to struggle.

The Giants could improve their running game by adding a dynamic playmaker like Akrum Wadley to the mix. Wadley reminds me a lot of Jamaal Charles in the way he makes defenders miss and breaks off long runs.

He’s also a major threat in the passing game where he shows excellent hands and the ability to create in space.

Jordan Leggett is a pass-catching tight end who would give Eli Manning a reliable target in the middle of the field. Manning has shown in the past that he knows how to make use of the tight end position.