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

By Maxwell Ogden

Oct 29, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Utes offensive lineman Garett Bolles (72) celebrates a touchdown by Utah Utes tight end Evan Moeai (not pictured) during the second half against the Washington Huskies at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Washington won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Utes offensive lineman Garett Bolles (72) celebrates a touchdown by Utah Utes tight end Evan Moeai (not pictured) during the second half against the Washington Huskies at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Washington won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 2, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Ryan Ramczyk (65) blocks Western Michigan Broncos defensive end Keion Adams (1) in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium. The Badgers won 24-16. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman Ryan Ramczyk (65) blocks Western Michigan Broncos defensive end Keion Adams (1) in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium. The Badgers won 24-16. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

Ryan Ramczyk, Wisconsin Badgers

There’s a legitimate possibility that Wisconsin Badgers star Ryan Ramczyk won’t be available at No. 23 overall. He’s one of the Top 2 offensive tackles in this draft class, and he has a legitimate opportunity to come off the board in the Top 20.

There are rational concerns about Ramczyk’s game and overall bill of health, but if the former Badger falls to No. 23, he could be worth it.

In a draft class that’s thin on offensive tackles, Ramczyk is one of the few players who’s worth Jerry Reese’s time. He makes up for his somewhat short arms with his athleticism and speed off the snap, as well as his football IQ.

Ramczyk falls in line with the Wisconsin offensive linemen who have come before him as a disciplined and intelligent player who can play multiple positions.

Ramczyk’s athletic ability offers reason to believe he could potentially play left tackle. I’m of the belief that he’d be best at guard, but that versatility is just another reason to consider using a first-round pick to select him.

The Giants have areas of need at both offensive guard and offensive tackle, which elevates versatile contributors like Ramczyk to legitimate candidacy.

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The question is: who will Reese actually target on draft day?

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