New York Giants: Top 5 breakout player candidates for 2018

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: Saquon Barkley of Penn State poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being picked #2 overall by the New York Giants during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

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DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 15: Wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie #84 of the Denver Broncos drops a pass and injure his ankle while being defended by free safety Darian Thompson #27 of the New York Giants and B.J. Goodson #93 during the fourth quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on October 15, 2017, in Denver, Colorado. The Giants defeated the Broncos 23-10. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

4. B.J. Goodson, LB

With the Giants moving to a 3-4 defensive scheme under James Bettcher, perhaps no player stands to benefit more than linebacker B.J. Goodson.

Staying healthy will be key for the former Clemson Tiger, who played and started in just seven games last season due to injury.

He was still able to rack up 53 total tackles and a forced fumble last season and could be the enforcer the Giants need in the middle of their defense.

Playing alongside Alec Ogletree, Goodson should be the grinder in the middle of New York’s defense who will rack up the tackles at and behind the line of scrimmage.

If he can stay healthy for the majority of the season, he’s a candidate to rack up 120 tackles.

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