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New York Giants: Top 10 prospects to target in 2018 draft

By Henry Buggy

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: A view of the stage prior to the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: A view of the stage prior to the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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#2 – Penn State RB Saquon Barkley

EAST LANSING, MI – NOVEMBER 04: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Penn State Nittany Lions tries to escape the tackle of Joe Bachie #35 of the Michigan State Spartans during the first half at Spartan Stadium on November 4, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
EAST LANSING, MI – NOVEMBER 04: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Penn State Nittany Lions tries to escape the tackle of Joe Bachie #35 of the Michigan State Spartans during the first half at Spartan Stadium on November 4, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

The Giants have not selected a running back in the first-round since taking David Wilson with the No. 32 overall pick in the 2012 draft. Wilson’s career was cut short due to a recurring neck injury, but that shouldn’t deter New York from selecting Barkley in the 2018 draft.

The Giants clearly have more pressing needs along the offensive line, but a game-changer at running back like Barkley would surely alleviate some of New York’s offensive woes. Both Kiper and Miller have the Nittany Lions running back as the top prospect in this year’s draft class.

Barkley has a career average of 5.6 yards per carry and has scored 44 touchdowns. The 5-foot-11, 228-pound running back is a dual-threat out of the backfield and is likely to have the same impact Leonard Fournette and Ezekiel Elliott have had as early first-round draft picks.

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