New York Giants: Combine Prospect Meetings
By Adam Ganeles
Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Between February 20th-24th, each NFL team is given permission to formally meet with 60 draft prospects (informal meetings take place at the “Train Station” ). Each formal session spans 15 minutes in length. Although brief, these interviews can go a long way in winning over, or souring, a coaching staff on a particular player. During workouts the prospects are machine-like, but face to face teams can unlock personality and character. Heading into the final night of the combine, the Giants have been confirmed to meet with these 15 prospective draft picks:
Jace Amaro, TE Texas Tech
Joel Bitonio, OT Nevada
Ka’Deem Carey, RB Arizona
Eric Ebron, TE North Carolina
Mike Evans, WR Texas A&M
Justin Gilbert, CB Oklahoma State
Adrian Hubbard, OLB Ohio State
Carlos Hyde, RB Ohio State
Cyrus Kouandijo, OT Alabama
Marqise Lee, WR USC
Jack Mewhort, OT Ohio State
Paul Richardson, WR Colorado
Michael Sam, DE Missouri
De’Anthony Thomas, RB/FLEX Oregon
David Yankey, OG Stanford
That’s 3 offensive tackles, 3 running backs, 3 wide receivers, 2 tight ends, 2 pass rushers, 1 guard and 1 cornerback. Trying to read into meeting priority is probably over-analysis, but eight at the skill positions is definitely a surprise look.