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New York Giants: 3-Round mock draft with, without Manning

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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#3 – Iowa LB Josey Jewell

IOWA CITY, IOWA- SEPTEMBER 2: Linebacker Josey Jewell #43 of the Iowa Hawkeyes makes a tackle during the third quarter on wide receiver Avante’ Cox #26 of the Wyoming Cowboys on September 2, 2017 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)
IOWA CITY, IOWA- SEPTEMBER 2: Linebacker Josey Jewell #43 of the Iowa Hawkeyes makes a tackle during the third quarter on wide receiver Avante’ Cox #26 of the Wyoming Cowboys on September 2, 2017 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) /

It’s no secret the Giants have struggled to find consistency at the linebacker position. B.J. Goodson has shown some promise as New York’s middle linebacker but has missed six games this season. Jewell was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year on Thursday and was a consistent playmaker for the Hawkeyes.

Bleacher Report’s Matt Miller has Jewell listed as his biggest sleeper at the linebacker position on his most recent Big Board. The 6-foot-2 236-pound linebacker has amassed 422 tackles, 28 tackles for a loss, 26 passes defended, 10 sacks, six interceptions, and three forced fumbles during his college career. The Giants could also look to target a cornerback or defensive end early in the third-round. But Jewell has the potential to be a steal and a franchise linebacker for an NFL defense for the next decade.

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