2020 NFL Draft: Grading the New York Giants draft class
By Andrew Kim
Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Minnesota. B. player. 31. EDGE. Carter Coughlin
Round 7: Pick 218
The undersized edge rusher from Minnesota, at the very least, can be a core special teamer. At 6-foot-3, 236 pounds, Carter Coughlin is a bit of a tweener but he has some potential at sam linebacker. As a hybrid linebacker, he could also drop in coverage occasionally with his athleticism and brings both hustle and high football awareness to the position.
Behind Kyler Fackrell and Oshane Ximines, Coughlin could be in the rotation as a pass rusher but will likely have to fight for a roster spot. I thought they would have addressed edge rusher early in the draft, but the Giants do have enough depth if they are settled with the guys starting.
South Carolina. T.J. Brunson. C. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. 31. LB. player
Round 7: Pick 238 (No. 238 acquired from Saints as part of Eli Apple trade)
The South Carolina linebacker will likely backup Connelly and Mayo at strongside linebacker. The 6-foot-1, 230-pound linebacker offers some depth in the inside and is a physical run defender. The senior does struggle in coverage so he may be limited and will most likely have a tough time making the roster. Brunson was a captain and a starter in college but I am not sure how much of an impact he will make even if he does make the roster.
Minnesota. Chris Williamson. 31. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. CB. C+. player
Round 7: Pick 247 (Compensatory)
The Giants pair a former Minnesota defensive player with another in Chris Williamson, an interesting defensive back who used to play receiver. The 6-foot, 205-pound Williamson has experience as a bigger nickel cornerback with decent size.
He could be flexible enough to move around in the secondary as an average tackler in run support. Williamson does not possess great burst and struggles in man coverage but he may provide something in special teams if nothing else.
Scouting Report. Georgia. player. Pick Analysis. LB. Tae Crowder. C-. 31
Round 7: Pick 255 (Compensatory)
With the Mr. Irrelevant pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, the New York Giants added linebacker Tae Crowder. The Georgia linebacker would backup Martinez and the 6-foot-3, 235-pound Crowder is a converted running back who made special teams impact before transitioning to defense. He has room to grow and provides some versatility. With his athleticism, Crowder has the traits to tap into if he gets the time to develop fully.