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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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#12 – Oklahoma OT Orlando Brown

NORMAN, OK – SEPTEMBER 02: Oklahoma Sooners helmet on the field before the game against the UTEP Miners at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Norman, Oklahoma. Oklahoma defeated UTEP 56-7. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) *** local caption ***
NORMAN, OK – SEPTEMBER 02: Oklahoma Sooners helmet on the field before the game against the UTEP Miners at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Norman, Oklahoma. Oklahoma defeated UTEP 56-7. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) *** local caption *** /

It’s time to get back to the big boys up front. There’s a reason seven offensive linemen crack this list. The Giants have multiple needs along the offensive line this offseason and are sure to take at least one offensive lineman in the 2018 draft.

Hopefully, Gettleman doesn’t wait until the sixth-round to select an offensive tackle like Jerry Reese did last year. This year’s draft class is expected to have more talented offensive linemen than last year’s class, but it’s not as deep as other positions, such as running back.

Brown is surely a prospect Big Blue fans should keep an eye on, as he might be exactly what Gettleman is looking for in a cornerstone left tackle. The 6-foot-8, 345-pound junior is arguably the most talented run-blocking tackle in this year’s draft class.

Kiper has the Sooners offensive tackle listed as the third best player at his position and the 24th overall prospect. ESPN’s longtime draft analyst praises Brown’s ability to pick up blitzing linebackers, and anyone that has watched him play has likely noticed how quickly he moves for a big man.

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