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New York Giants: Top 27 free agent targets

By Henry Buggy

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#21 – Kansas City Chiefs C Zach Fulton

KANSAS CITY, MO – NOVEMBER 20: Guard Zach Fulton #73 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs on to the field during pre game introductions at Arrowhead Stadium before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers the game on November 20, 2016 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO – NOVEMBER 20: Guard Zach Fulton #73 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs on to the field during pre game introductions at Arrowhead Stadium before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers the game on November 20, 2016 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

If the Giants are unable to retain Richburg in free agency, Gettleman may look to add another center to the roster either in the draft or free agency. In GMEN HQ’s seven-round mock draft, Big Blue selected Ohio State center Billy Price to replace Richburg.

There’s no guarantee the Giants will be able to get one of the top centers in the draft, making Fulton a potential free agent target. The 6-foot-5, 316-pound center has experience playing both guard and center and has started 26 games over the past two season in Kansas City, which includes two playoff games.

The former sixth-round pick out of Tennessee has shown improvement through his first four seasons and could compete for a starting role at either guard or center.

#20 – Oakland Raiders LB NaVorro Bowman

OAKLAND, CA – OCTOBER 19: NaVorro Bowman #53 of the Oakland Raiders reacts during their game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 19, 2017 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA – OCTOBER 19: NaVorro Bowman #53 of the Oakland Raiders reacts during their game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 19, 2017 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

Bowman joined the Silver and Black midway through October and still finished the 2017 season with a team-high 89 tackles. The 29-year-old middle linebacker is sure to garner plenty of interest this offseason despite a history of devastating injuries.

The longtime 49ers linebacker returned to form in 2017, recording a combined 127 tackles, six tackles for a loss, three passes defended, 1.5 sacks, and an interception. The Giants have not had a veteran leader at the middle linebacker position since Antonio Pierce retired after the 2009 season.

Bowman was Oakland’s second highest graded defensive player in 2017, trailing only Khalil Mack, according to Pro Football Focus.

#19 – Los Angeles Chargers FS Tre Boston

CARSON, CA – DECEMBER 31: Tre Boston #33 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs down field during the of the game against the Oakland Raiders at StubHub Center on December 31, 2017 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
CARSON, CA – DECEMBER 31: Tre Boston #33 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs down field during the of the game against the Oakland Raiders at StubHub Center on December 31, 2017 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

The G-Men seem confident moving forward with Darian Thompson at the free safety position, but that doesn’t mean New York shouldn’t entertain the idea of bringing in competition this offseason.

Boston is coming off a career-season on a one-year deal with the Chargers, recording career-highs in tackles (79), passes defended (8), and interceptions (5).

Gettleman selected the 6-foot-1, 205-pound safety in the fourth-round of the 2014 draft, but the Panthers elected to part ways with Boston after just three seasons.

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