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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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#18 – Clemson DE Clelin Ferrell

COLUMBIA, SC – NOVEMBER 25: Clelin Ferrell #99 of the Clemson Tigers reacts after a play against the South Carolina Gamecocks during their game at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
COLUMBIA, SC – NOVEMBER 25: Clelin Ferrell #99 of the Clemson Tigers reacts after a play against the South Carolina Gamecocks during their game at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Clemson’s defensive end has skyrocketed his draft value with his play in 2017. The 6-foot-5, 265-pound pass rusher recorded 66 tackles, 18 tackles for a loss, 9.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles this season.

Kiper has Ferrell listed as the No. 8 overall prospect and the second best defensive end. Clemson’s redshirt sophomore is an ideal fit for a 4-3 defensive front and could be an eventual replacement for Jason Pierre-Paul or Olivier Vernon down the road.

Ferrell is unlikely to end up with Big Blue due to New York’s draft position. McShay had the Tampa Bay Buccaneers selecting Clemson’s defensive end in his most recent mock draft, and most draft analysts expect him to be a top-15 pick.

The Giants finished the 2017 season tied for the third fewest team sacks (27) in the NFL. Gettleman will likely add at least one pass rusher to New York’s roster this offseason either through the draft or free agency. And unless the G-Men trade back, Ferrell seems likely to start his NFL career elsewhere.

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