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Senior Bowl: Top 25 draft prospects for New York Giants

By Henry Buggy

LINCOLN, NE - SEPTEMBER 10: Quarterback Josh Allen #17 of the Wyoming Cowboys looks over the line against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on September 10, 2016 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)
LINCOLN, NE - SEPTEMBER 10: Quarterback Josh Allen #17 of the Wyoming Cowboys looks over the line against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on September 10, 2016 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images) /
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#15 – West Virginia S Kyzir White

MORGANTOWN, WV – OCTOBER 22: Kyzir White #8 of the West Virginia Mountaineers in action during the game against the TCU Horned Frogs at Mountaineer Field on October 22, 2016 in Morgantown, West Virginia. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
MORGANTOWN, WV – OCTOBER 22: Kyzir White #8 of the West Virginia Mountaineers in action during the game against the TCU Horned Frogs at Mountaineer Field on October 22, 2016 in Morgantown, West Virginia. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /

The Giants likely feel comfortable moving forward with Landon Collins and Darian Thompson at the safety positions, but White is sure to garner plenty of attention this week.

The Mountaineers 6-foot-2, 218-pound safety recorded 152 tackles, 14.5 tackles for a loss, four sacks, three interceptions, and four forced fumbles in two seasons. Both Miller and Kiper have White listed as the sixth best safety in this year’s draft class.

The West Virginia prospect is expected to be one of the top defensive backs playing in this year’s Senior Bowl.

#14 – Michigan C Mason Cole

ANN ARBOR, MI – OCTOBER 17: Fullback Sione Houma #39 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates with Mason Cole #52 after Houma scored a two yard rushing touchdown against the Michigan State Spartans during the second quarter of the college football game at Michigan Stadium on October 17, 2015 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
ANN ARBOR, MI – OCTOBER 17: Fullback Sione Houma #39 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates with Mason Cole #52 after Houma scored a two yard rushing touchdown against the Michigan State Spartans during the second quarter of the college football game at Michigan Stadium on October 17, 2015 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

There is no shortage of talented interior offensive linemen in this year’s draft, and Cole will arguably be the top center at the Senior Bowl with Arkansas’ Frank Ragnow absent.

Miller lists Cole as the third best center prospect in this year’s draft class, placing him behind only Ragnow and Ohio State’s Billy Price.

The Wolverines 6-foot-5, 305-pound offensive lineman spent time at both center and tackle during his collegiate career in Ann Arbor and tied a program record for the most consecutive starts (51). Cole earned second-team All-Big Ten honors in 2017.

#13 – Florida CB Duke Dawson

ARLINGTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 02: Duke Dawson #7 of the Florida Gators celebrates an interception touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines in the second quarter of a game at AT&T Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 02: Duke Dawson #7 of the Florida Gators celebrates an interception touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines in the second quarter of a game at AT&T Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

While White may be the best safety in Mobile, Dawson will be looking to prove himself the top cornerback.

The Gators 5-foot-10, 208-pound corner is projected to be a third to fourth-round draft selection and expected to cover the slot at the next level, according to Charlie Campbell of Walter Football.

In four seasons in Gainesville, Dawson amassed 81 tackles, 6.5 tackles for a loss, 17 passes defended, six interceptions, and scored three defensive touchdowns.

#12 – Oregon RB Royce Freeman

EUGENE, OR – OCTOBER 28: Royce Freeman #21 of the Oregon Ducks runs the ball against the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium on October 28, 2017 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)
EUGENE, OR – OCTOBER 28: Royce Freeman #21 of the Oregon Ducks runs the ball against the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium on October 28, 2017 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) /

Freeman, Penny, and Wadley all have the ability to take over a game, but the Ducks 5-foot-11, 231-pound running back has been making highlight reels at the collegiate level since his freshman year.

Despite a coaching change, Freeman posted the most rushing touchdowns (60) in Pac-12 history while also recording the second most rushing yards (5,621) in conference history. He also ranks among the top draft-eligible running backs from the Power Five in terms of his elusive rating, missed tackles, and yards after contact, according to Pro Football Focus.

The Ducks playmaker also caught 79 passes for 814 yards and could be a steal in the 2018 draft, depending on his selection.

#11 – Oklahoma State WR James Washington

STILLWATER, OK – NOVEMBER 04: Wide receiver James Washington #28 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys warms up before the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Boone Pickens Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Oklahoma defeated Oklahoma State 62-52. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)
STILLWATER, OK – NOVEMBER 04: Wide receiver James Washington #28 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys warms up before the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Boone Pickens Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Oklahoma defeated Oklahoma State 62-52. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) /

The Cowboys 6-foot, 205-pound receiver caught 226 passes for 4,472 yards and scored 40 touchdowns during his collegiate career.

Miller lists Washington as the ninth best receiver on his Big Board, and Bleacher Report’s lead draft analyst labels him the “biggest question mark” at his position due to Oklahoma State’s offensive scheme.

Much like Falk, NFL scouts will want to see how Washington handles playing outside of his system. Walter Football currently has him projected to be a third to fifth-round draft selection, but the Cowboys star receiver could shoot up draft boards with impressive performances at the Senior Bowl and Scouting Combine.

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