New York Giants: Offensive Tackles To Consider In 2017 NFL Draft

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Nov 26, 2016; Boulder, CO, USA; Utah Utes offensive lineman Garett Bolles (72) during the second half against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field. The Buffaloes defeated the Utes 27-22. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

Garett Bolles, Utah Utes

With Cam Robinson unlikely to be available to the New York Giants, it’s likely that Garrett Boles will be the best offensive tackle available. The Utah Utes star is a joy to watch on film and an athletic marvel.

If the New York Giants are looking to get more athletic along the offensive line, then there isn’t a better option to select than Bolles.

Bolles has elite athleticism and fantastic feet, which inevitably creates the possibility for him to play left tackle. Protecting Eli Manning’s blindside must be a top priority, and whether or not the Giants go through free agency to find a solution, Bolles is a tantalizing option.

Some fear that his legs are shorter than what’s typically adequate for an offensive tackle, but his athleticism and footwork make up for that.

Bolles is the type of lineman whom running backs would love to play behind. He accelerates to the next level and takes on linebackers to clear even more space for his runners, and has the lateral quickness to shift over and protect on third down.

The Ereck Flowers experiment may not be yielding positive results, but New York can’t run from every athletic phenom at offensive tackle.

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