Top 40 NFL Draft 2016 Prospects Who Might Be Giants

Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive end Shaq Lawson (90) reacts during the third quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive end Shaq Lawson (90) reacts during the third quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Tra Carson

RB, Texas A&M

Height: 6 feet 1 inch

Weight: 240 pounds

  • 5th in SEC in rushing yards in 2015

DraftSite.com projects the Giants will pick Carson in the 6th Round.

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Adam Gotsis

DT, Georgia Yellow Jackets

Date of Birth: Sept. 23, 1992

Height: 6 feet 5 inches

Weight: 282 pounds

  • 2015 All-ACC, Honorable Mention(ACSMA)
  • 2014 All-ACC, Second Team (ACSMA, Coaches, Phil Steele)

DraftTek has the G-Men considering Gotsis in the 6th Round, however, it looks like Adam would be better served as a defensive end in a 3-4 scheme. NFLDraftScout.com has him rated 7th out of all defensive tackles.

Luke Rhodes

ILB, College of William & Mary Tribe

Height: 6 feet 4 inches

Weight: 242 pounds

  • Only FCS player selected to the elite 51-member Dick Butkus Award watch list
  • First-team all-conference honors (2013, 2014)
  • VaSID all-state first-team selection (2013, 2014)
  • One of just 16 players selected to the Jerry Rice Award Watch List (2012)
  • Honored as a third-team all-conference choice (2012)
  • Rated as the 8th best LB in the draft by NFLDraftScout.com

Fury Rhodes is projected to go in the 6th Round. NFL Draft analyst Chad Reuter noted that Luke…

"“While not an explosive athlete, Rhodes has enough speed to fill a gap, is agile enough to slip second-level blocks, and hustles to the sideline. As a special-teams ace and steady presence on defense, he’ll be a tough cut in training camp.”"

Josh Ferguson

RB, Illinois Fighting Illini

Date of Birth: May 23, 1993 (age 22)
Height: 5′ 10″
Weight: 185 lbs

According to Dane Brugler of NFLDraftScout.com, Ferguson…

"“Ferguson runs with a terrific combination of vision and patience to follow blocks, using his lower body athleticism to burst out of his cuts. He is balanced, runs low to the ground and drops his pads at the contact point to get north-south and fall forward. Durability is a concern, but Ferguson has the ability to see immediate action as a rookie next season.”"

DraftInsider.net stated…

"“Ferguson is a three down back and fits somewhere in the middle of the draft’s last day.”"

Josh is one of three senior running back prospects that NFL.com believes the Giants might pick and is projected to go in the 5th Round.

Aaron Green

RB, TCU Horned Frogs

Height: 5 feet 11 inches

Weight: 205 pounds

  • Second-team All-Big 12 honors (2014)
  • Led TCU in rushing with 922 yards, 9 touchdowns on a 7.1 per carry average (2014)
  • 1st in Big 12 in rushing yards per attempt in 2014
  • Led the conference in rushing attempts in 2015

Aaron is also one of three senior running back prospects that NFL.com believes the Giants might pick.

NFL Media Draft analyst Lance Zierlein said Green is…

"“…a creative runner with instant change-of-direction skills that allow him to cut and go without gearing down. Green features outstanding play speed over the first 20 yards, and he’s a smooth pass catcher with a chance to create matchup issues out of the backfield. The only real knock on Green is that he’s a little undersized and could stand to be a strong run finisher.”"

NFLDraftScout.com Senior Analyst Dane Brugler said Green…

"“Green doesn’t have an ideal frame and lacks a power element to his run style to consistently break tackles, but he does make defenders miss with his video game-like cuts and vision, making quick reads and reacting with his feet to keep defenders off balance. Although he lacks ideal long-speed, he is a determined and focused runner, taking advantage of each touch with terrific instincts in space.”"

Projected to go in the 4th through 6th rounds.

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Jimmy Pruitt

CB/FS, San Jose State

Date of Birth: November 28, 1992 (age 23)
Height: 6 feet
Weight: 194 pounds

  • Top 4 in fumbles forced in conference (2012, 2014, 2015)

NFL Media draft analyst Chad Reuter listed Pruitt as one of the top 80 draft prospects, stating that Jimmy is:

"“A versatile defender…not a huge hitter… dependable as a tackler in space. He possesses fair ball skills (three interceptions, seven pass breakups in 2014) but, just as importantly, doesn’t give up on plays even if the receiver seemingly has an advantage downfield. Pruitt’s best fit is likely as a press corner, but he could project to a cover safety if his new team has a need there.”"

Fox Sports thought Pruitt would be a good fit for the Giants.