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New York Giants: Inside Linebackers To Consider In 2017 NFL Draft

By Maxwell Ogden

Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster (10) communicates at the line of scrimmage during the fourth quarter in the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster (10) communicates at the line of scrimmage during the fourth quarter in the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 21, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Raekwon McMillan (5) lines up against the Michigan State Spartans at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Raekwon McMillan (5) lines up against the Michigan State Spartans at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

Raekwon McMillan, Ohio State Buckeyes

Age: 20 (11/17/1996)
Height & Weight: 6’2″ & 243 pounds
2016 Season Statistics: 13 GP, 102 tackles, 7.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, 2 fumbles forced

Aside from the obvious Wu-Tang Clan appeal, Raekwon McMillan is an experienced middle linebacker who could be the perfect addition to the New York Giants. He’s a competitive tackler who has the pedigree to become a leader on defense.

McMillan has areas in which he must improve, but he takes coaching well and has an uncanny ability to show up where he needs to be.

McMillan has the size and viciousness to be a physically overwhelming force against the run. He’s a tackling machine who covers ground, bursts through holes in the offensive line, and destroys running backs in the backfield.

Coupled with the speed and natural athleticism to improve in coverage, McMillan’s development should continue once he reaches the NFL.

McMillan may not yet be consistent in coverage, but he’s made progress since 2015. His work ethic appears to be strong, just as his physical gifts are intriguing and his ability to disrupt the run has been proven as a strength.

In a division with promising young offensive players such as Ezekiel Elliott, Robert Kelley, Dak Prescott, and Carson Wentz, McMillan’s athleticism could be a game changer.

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