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2018 NFL Draft: New York Giants 7-round mock draft 1.0

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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First-Round – Notre Dame OT Mike McGlinchey

SOUTH BEND, IN – SEPTEMBER 02: Mike McGlinchey #68 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates as he leaves the field following a game against the Temple Owls at Notre Dame Stadium on September 2, 2017 in South Bend, Indiana. The Irish won 49-16. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
SOUTH BEND, IN – SEPTEMBER 02: Mike McGlinchey #68 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates as he leaves the field following a game against the Temple Owls at Notre Dame Stadium on September 2, 2017 in South Bend, Indiana. The Irish won 49-16. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Gettleman and the Giants focus on the rebuild of Big Blue’s offensive line before finding their next franchise quarterback.

The G-Men select Notre Dame’s 6-foot-8, 315-pound left tackle with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper lists Notre Dame’s All-American the top offensive tackle prospect in this year’s class.

McGlinchey, Texas offensive tackle Connor Williams, and Oklahoma offensive tackle Orlando Brown are considered the top three offensive tackle prospects by most draft analysts. But McGlinchey is likely the safest choice with the lowest floor of the three offensive tackles.

While some would argue Williams and Brown have more upside, the Giants can not afford to take another gamble similar to Flowers. McGlinchey was Pro Football Focus’ top graded offensive tackle during the 2017 season.

Selecting McGlinchey in the first-round would allow New York’s coaching staff the ability to move Flowers to the right tackle position. The Giants have a decision to make on Flowers’ fifth-year option this offseason and need to start putting a plan in place for both their right and left tackle positions.

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