New York Giants 7-round 2020 mock draft: Protecting Daniel Jones on day 2

Round 4

The Giants may have a great defensive line (with Leonard Williams, Dalvin Tomlinson, and Dexter Lawrence) but they need more production at edge rusher. Both Lorenzo Carter and Oshane Ximines did not have over 5 sacks last season and despite bringing in Fackrell, they need more talented depth as the Giants could always use more pass rush.

The small school redshirt senior from Charlotte could give them more depth as he fits as an outside linebacker in a 3-4 defense. At 6’3″ 248 pounds, Alex Highsmith can be used as situational pass rusher early in his career as he excelled at getting after the quarterback in college (15 sacks in 2019).

Round 5

Darius Slayton was a mid-round gem in last year’s draft, as he was the main deep threat that threatened defenses over the top. With two slot receivers in Golden Tate and Sterling Shepard, the Giants are missing a bigger red zone target.

The 6’4″ 210-pound junior can provide depth at the wide receiver position. Isaiah Hodgins may not be a burner but he is a better route runner for his size and has reliable hands Jones can trust. He has experience on the outside and as a bigger slot target, while catching over 85 passes and amassing over 1,170 yards (along with 13 touchdowns) last year for Oregon State.

Round 6

To get a balanced tight end this late in the draft is rare, but in this case, Harrison Bryant is a lucky catch as he converted from offensive tackle to tight end before playing for Florida Atlantic. The 6’5″ 243 pound senior gives them an upside offensive weapon if he can develop with Evan Engram as the starter.

Due to injuries, Engram has not been available in the last two years and this selection will give them insurance. Kaden Smith was decent in his rookie year but Bryant can be a much more productive player (as he had over 60 catches,1,000 yards, and seven touchdowns last season as the John Mackey award winner).