New York Giants: 7 round 2020 NFL Draft mock

Day Two

2nd ROUND, 34th overall: Lucas Niang | Offensive tackle | TCU | Senior

Despite a shoulder injury that ruined Lucas Niang’s senior season, Niang is a physical specimen for the tackle position. Listed at 6’7” and 328 pounds, Niang is built like a true athlete at his position, boasting excellent movement skills and a stout anchor. His long arms are tremendous at the point of attack, especially on passing downs, making him solid at shadowing pass rushers.

Most impressive, however, is the fluidity in his hips and joints, which emphasizes his athleticism. His movement skills let him generate leverage and adjust his anchor with speed in the drive-catch phase. That speed helps to maintain half-man assignments and maintain space even with speed rushers.

Adding Niang would immediately bolster a Giants offensive line that desperately needs not only better execution and communication but athleticism. Niang’s talents should be on full display by minicamp, as his shoulder should be fully healed by the time the draft process kicks off. He would no doubt lock down the right tackle spot and could potentially be a long-term solution at left tackle after Nate Solder’s contract melts off its guarantees.

3rd ROUND: Traded away to New York Jets for defensive lineman Leonard Williams

We can easily consider the Leonard Williams trade as a part of this potential draft haul, considering general manager Dave Gettleman is reportedly intent on re-signing Williams to a long-term contract. While Williams has not played up to his billing of a former top 10 selection, he’s a consistent run defender that flashes dominant pass rush skills.

Adding Chase Young earlier in the first could help Williams reach his potential though. Regardless of Williams’ being a long-term Giant, they’re still in good shape on the defensive front. Dexter Lawrence and B.J. Hill would still round out a stout rotation of defensive linemen.