LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. is flying up draft boards. In his latest big board, ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. rates him as the 11th-best
The only good that came out of last season’s swoon to 7-10 is that they sit at No. 6 overall.
There are too many needs to fill all the holes on the roster during the course of the three-day event.
When in doubt, think offense for this particular draft, as the Giants are lacking in many areas, when it comes to moving the ball and getting it into the end zone.
We used Pro Football Network’s simulator for this exercise. Here we go with Giants Mock 1.0:
Round 1, No. 6 overall: Rome Odunze, WR, Washington
this simulation, quarterbacks Caleb Williams, Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels were off the board, as were wide receivers Malik Nabers and Marvin Harrison Jr. That left the Giants to choose from Joe Alt — the best left tackle prospect in this draft — as well as tight end Brock Bowers and quarterback J.J. McCarthy. This seems too high for McCarthy.
It turns out to be an easy decision, as the need for a true No. 1 receiver is glaring and Odunze has bona fide star potential. He has great size (6-foot-3, 212 pounds), more than enough speed and an uncanny ability to make contested catches. In 2023, he had 92 receptions for 1,640 yards and 16 touchdowns. He has an engaging personality and should be ready to contribute in a big way right away.
