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2018 NFL Draft: Updated top 25 targets for New York Giants

By Henry Buggy

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Commissioner of the National Football League Roger Goodell speaks during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Commissioner of the National Football League Roger Goodell speaks during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images) /
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#15 – Florida State S Derwin James

ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 02: Derwin James #3 of the Florida State Seminoles reacts after a play against the Alabama Crimson Tide during their game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 02: Derwin James #3 of the Florida State Seminoles reacts after a play against the Alabama Crimson Tide during their game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

James is a top-ten talent but is unlikely to end up with the G-Men due to the team’s needs. The 6-foot-3, 211-pound defensive back can play both safety and cornerback but is expected to play safety at the next level.

The Giants seem unlikely to use a first or second-round draft pick on a safety given their current roster, but the Florida State prospect still had to crack this list. Kiper lists the former five-star recruit as the sixth best prospect in this year’s draft regardless of position.

The Seminoles redshirt sophomore missed all but two games in 2016 due to a torn meniscus. James has already decided to enter the draft after a bounce-back year in 2017 and has been on NFL franchises’ radars every since his impressive freshman season.

In 26 games played, James has amassed 186 tackles, 15 tackles for a loss, 5.5 sacks, three interceptions, two forced fumbles, and has scored one defensive touchdown.

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