Giants Now: Media’s offensive prospects to watch in Indy this week

At the moment marks the primary day of mix drills, with defensive linemen and linebackers taking the sphere at 2 p.m. ET. Earlier than the tentpole occasion wraps up on Sunday, all 319 invitees have one final alternative to showcase their skillset and impression their draft inventory.

Quite a few consultants are crafting their watchlists for the NFL Mix, and CBS Sports activities’ Josh Edwards and The Athletics’ Dane Brugler are two of the newest to take action on the offensive aspect of the ball.

Right here what the consultants are saying about prospects at Giants followers’ most extremely anticipated positions:

🔹 Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State: The 6-1 receiver missed practically your entire 2022 season with a hamstring harm, however his manufacturing over the earlier two years is to not be ignored.

“Before everything, the medical suggestions can be essential. Secondly, will he be wholesome sufficient to run in Indianapolis? If that’s the case, NFL groups can be watching his 40-yard sprint carefully. On movie, Smith-Njigba’s pace is extra common than above common, and evaluators can be hoping to see him keep beneath 4.55 seconds. This is perhaps a state of affairs just like that of Drake London, who did not do any timed drills earlier than final 12 months’s draft however was nonetheless the primary receiver taken,” –Dane Brugler, The Athletic

🔹 Quentin Johnston, TCU: The massive-bodied receiver posted spectacular statistics in three years at TCU and helped the Horned Frogs advance to the CFP Nationwide Championship for the primary time.

“Johnston has some awkward actions due to his peak and lengthy legs. On movie I noticed not only a vertical weapon however a gazelle within the open discipline not precisely simple to corral and produce to the turf.”--Josh Edwards, CBS Sports activities

“Johnston is without doubt one of the most bodily spectacular athletes within the class and the testing numbers ought to replicate that. Given his pace and leaping expertise on tape (alongside along with his observe background), he ought to eclipse 40 inches within the vertical, 11 toes within the broad leap and run sub-4.45 within the 40.” –Dane Brugler, The Athletic

🔹 Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee: The 2022 Biletnikoff Award Winner was additionally a unanimous first-team All American.

“One other potential first-rounder, Tennessee’s Jalin Hyatt is without doubt one of the prime receivers within the class due to his pace. He clocked a ten.46-second 100 meters and a 21.14-second 200 meters in highschool. The 40-yard sprint must be an opportunity for him to flex.” –Dane Brugler, The Athletic

🔹CBS Sports activities’ Bruce Feldman famous different receivers to control – particularly these coming off main accidents: Penn State’s Parker Washington, Stanford’s Michael Wilson and Purdue’s Charlie Jones.

🔹Dalton Kincaid, Utah: Kincaid’s efficiency within the Rose Bowl in Utah’s upset over USC gained him consideration.

“Kincaid has two high-level traits/expertise — he has impossibly good fingers and is electrical after the catch. Bodes effectively in right now’s NFL..” –Josh Edwards, CBS Sports activities

“Utah’s Dalton Kincaid is fast to enter his routes and has elusive traits after the catch. His testing numbers must be spectacular. He additionally is without doubt one of the most sure-handed pass-catchers within the draft, so I am wanting to see him within the gauntlet drill.” — Dane Brugler, The Athletic

🔹Michael Mayer, Notre Dame: Mayer’s 180 receptions positioned him as Notre Dame’s all-time receptions chief at tight finish.

“Mayer is tremendous secure as a result of he does every little thing effectively on the tight finish spot simply would not have main upside as a result of it would not seem he possesses a great deal of athleticism” –Josh Edwards, CBS Sports activities

“Notre Dame’s Michael Mayer is the highest inline tight finish on this draft class. He is not the identical kind of athlete as Musgrave or Kincaid, however he is not a slug both, and will probably be necessary for his testing numbers to point out that. Mayer ought to run a 40-yard sprint within the 4.6s.” –Dane Brugler, The Athletic

🔹Joe Tippman, Wisconsin:

“Tippmann is a tall, twitched up middle who has so as to add extra energy to his sport.” –Josh Edwards, CBS Sports activities

“The highest-ranked middle on my board, Wisconsin’s Joe Tippmann(6-6, 315) is taller than most gamers at his place, however he is also a top-tier athlete at 320 kilos. His energy numbers must be spectacular, however take note of his 10-yard break up and short-shuttle occasions — they need to be among the many finest within the offensive line class.” –Dane Brugler, The Athletic

🔹Olusegun Oluwatimi, Michigan:

“Oluwatimi would not have a first-round athletic profile. He is a boulder on the sphere. Inconceivable to maneuver and you will by no means see him on the bottom. He battles along with his fingers like a heavyweight boxer and has size for days.” –Josh Edwards, CBS Sports activities

🔹O’Cyrus Torrence, Florida:

“Torrence has an NFL guard body and whereas there are some pass-pro hiccups on movie, he is a largely regular participant in all phases” –Josh Edwards, CBS Sports activities