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NFL Draft 2022: NFC East Grades, Best Selections Made By Each Team

By Branden Johnson

Sep 18, 2021; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Evan Neal (73) against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2021; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Evan Neal (73) against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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NFL Draft, Evan Neal, New York Giants. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
NFL Draft, Evan Neal, New York Giants. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

New York Giants

Picks

  • Round 1, No. 5: Kayvon Thibodeaux, DE, Oregon
  • Round 1, No. 7: Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
  • Round 2, No. 43: Wan’Dale Robinson, WR, Kentucky
  • Round 3, No. 67: Joshua Ezeudu, G, North Carolina
  • Round 3, No. 81: Cordale Flott, CB, LSU
  • Round 4, No. 112: Daniel Bellinger, TE, San Diego State
  • Round 4, No. 114: Dane Belton, S, Iowa
  • Round 5, No. 146: Micah McFadden, LB, Indiana
  • Round 5, No. 147: D.J. Davidson, DT, Arizona State
  • Round 5, No. 173: Marcus McKethan, G, North Carolina
  • Round 6. No. 182: Darrian Beavers, LB, Cincinnati

The New York Giants had made a lot of off-season moves that had many thinking them a dark horse to take the NFC East. That didn’t really materialize as they finished last in the division with only 4 wins. With all of that talent, something had to give.

That “give” would eventually be a front office change. New General Manager, Joe Schoen, and new Head Coach, Brian Daboll, looked to go into this NFL Draft on a mission. Their plan was to address all of the major needs and then some. On paper, this could have arguably been the best draft the Giants have had since the Eli Manning trade in 2004.

Overall Grade: A-

Best Selection: Evan Neal

It’s a good problem to have when you can get two picks within the top 10, but also select two players projected to go No. 1 at some point during the draft process. This was a toss-up, as many believed Kayvon Thibodeaux would have been picked earlier. But Evan Neal has to be the best selection of the 2022 NFL Draft.

At 6’7″ 337 lbs, Neal is more reminiscent of the Incredible Hulk than a 21 year old football star. The Consensus All-American not only played in the toughest division in college football, but he dominated. His combination of length and size, coupled with his power and foot speed make him the optimal offensive lineman. He showed versatility in college playing both tackle spots and left guard. Ultimately, Neal was more of a “sure thing” than Thibodeaux and will most likely be a day one starter.

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