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New York Giants: 5 potential replacements for Pugh, Richburg

By Henry Buggy

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 18: Weston Richburg #70 of the New York Giants takes the field before playing against the New Orleans Saints at MetLife Stadium on September 18, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 18: Weston Richburg #70 of the New York Giants takes the field before playing against the New Orleans Saints at MetLife Stadium on September 18, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /
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#3 – James Daniels

LINCOLN, NE – NOVEMBER 24: General view of footballs used by the Iowa Hawkeyes before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on November 24, 2017 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)
LINCOLN, NE – NOVEMBER 24: General view of footballs used by the Iowa Hawkeyes before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on November 24, 2017 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images) /

The Hawkeyes 6-foot-4, 295-pound center has quickly become one of the early risers this year’s draft. Daniels is considered one of the top three centers in this year’s class, and one NFC executive believes he has the ability to excel early on at the next level, via NFL Network.

"“The Iowa guys are always going to be quick and proficient, but you have to see them tested against power because they are usually going to be a little smaller, too. This guy has decent size and I think he’s got pretty good functional power. He would come in and challenge for best center in our division right away.”"

Daniels started 23 games at center over the past two seasons in the Big Ten and still has plenty of room for growth at just 20-years-old. The Hawkeyes center can continue to boost his draft value at the Scouting Combine.

Bleacher Report’s Matt Miller has Big Blue selecting Daniels with the No. 34 overall pick in his mock draft.

If the Giants are unable to retain Richburg in free agency, Daniels could prove to be an ideal fit.

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