New York Giants: which 2015 draft pick has biggest impact?
By Eric Mollo
Oct 11, 2014; Pasadena, CA, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) runs away from UCLA Bruins defensive lineman Owamagbe Odighizuwa (94) during first half action at the Rose Bowl. Oregon went on to a 42-30 win. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
Owamagbe Odighizuwa,
It seems like for years the Giants really like taking chances on mid-round defensive linemen. Justin Tuck, Damontre Moore, Jay Bromley, and Barry Cofield were all selected in the third- or fourth-rounds. Odighizuwa is their newest project, and he gets to learn from Steve Spagnuolo, which is exciting. Odighizuwa has got a high motor, is pretty strong, and has the talent to develop at a quick pace.
The only problem? The Giants (with Jason Pierre-Paul) have some depth along the line. Pierre-Paul, Robert Ayers, and Moore will be manning the ends, and Odighizuwa may only see some sparing playing time as a rotational end early on. That said, should one or two ends go down, he could slide in and get a lot of snaps. And if he’s thrown into the fire, I expect him to generate a few sacks.
He might not get a lot of playing time, but if he gets around 300 snaps, I think six sacks is in reach.
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