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New York Giants: 35 players to follow at Scouting Combine

By Henry Buggy

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 25: General view of the exterior of Lucas Oil Stadium prior to a game between the Indianapolis Colts and the San Diego Chargers on September 25, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 25: General view of the exterior of Lucas Oil Stadium prior to a game between the Indianapolis Colts and the San Diego Chargers on September 25, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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#35 – Memphis WR Anthony Miller

OXFORD, MS – OCTOBER 01: Anthony Miller #3 of the Memphis Tigers runs with the ball as John Youngblood #38 of the Mississippi Rebels defends during the first half of a game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on October 1, 2016 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
OXFORD, MS – OCTOBER 01: Anthony Miller #3 of the Memphis Tigers runs with the ball as John Youngblood #38 of the Mississippi Rebels defends during the first half of a game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on October 1, 2016 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

Miller is a mid-round prospect with upside potential. The 5-foot-11, 190-pound receiver posted back-to-back 1,400-yard receiving seasons in the AAC and scored 40 touchdowns in three years at Memphis. Former NFL receiver Steve Smith says Miller is one of his “favorite prospects coming into the combine.”

#34 – Texas CB Holton Hill

AUSTIN, TX – SEPTEMBER 09: Holton Hill #5 of the Texas Longhorns returns an interception for a touchdown in the third quarter against the San Jose State Spartans at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX – SEPTEMBER 09: Holton Hill #5 of the Texas Longhorns returns an interception for a touchdown in the third quarter against the San Jose State Spartans at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

Unless the Giants decide to trade Eli Apple this offseason and move on from Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Big Big seems unlikely to take a conerback in the first-round even if they trade back. Iowa’s Josh Jackson and Ohio State’s Denzel Ward are considered the top two pure corners in this year’s class, but neither is likely to end up with the Giants.

Hill is a mid-round prospect with starting potential. The Longhorns 6-foot-3, 200-pound cornerback has the length and athleticism to succeed at the next level, but interviews with teams will likely be a determining factor in his draft selection. After starting nine games in 2017, Hill was suspended for a violation of team rules.

#33 – Kansas EDGE Dorance Armstong

LAWRENCE, KS – OCTOBER 7: Dorance Armstrong Jr. #2 of the Kansas Jayhawks celebrates after recovering a fumble against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the third quarter at Memorial Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
LAWRENCE, KS – OCTOBER 7: Dorance Armstrong Jr. #2 of the Kansas Jayhawks celebrates after recovering a fumble against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the third quarter at Memorial Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) /

The Jayhawks 6-foot-4, 246-pound defensive end didn’t live up to expectations in his junior season, but one NFC scouting director believes he will thrive in Indianapolis, via NFL Network.

"“Don’t read too much into that sack total this year. They didn’t really cut him loose this year. I still like the talent and he will help himself at the combine.”"

Armstrong’s ability to play both defensive end in a 4-3 or outside linebacker in a 3-4 front will likely only make him move valuable come April. 

#32 – LSU CB Donte Jackson

BATON ROUGE, LA – NOVEMBER 11: Donte Jackson #1 of the LSU Tigers reacts after a sack against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Tiger Stadium on November 11, 2017 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
BATON ROUGE, LA – NOVEMBER 11: Donte Jackson #1 of the LSU Tigers reacts after a sack against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Tiger Stadium on November 11, 2017 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /

There are only three defensive backs on this list, but LSU’s 5-foot-11, 175-pound corner is one to keep an eye on, especially at the top of the second-round. Jackson is currently projected to a be a first to second-round draft selection and is coming off another productive season out of Baton Rouge. In three seasons in the SEC, Jackson amassed 110 tackles, 19 passes defended, four interceptions, four tackles for a loss, and one sack.

#31 – Washington State QB Luke Falk

There are seven quarterbacks and 10 offensive linemen on this list. Falk has been on the NFL’s radar since an impressive sophomore season. But his lack of progression through four seasons at Washington State has led to mid-round projections for the 6-foot-4, 225-pound quarterback. Many question whether Falk’s Pac-12 career records in passing yards and passing touchdowns are the result of Mike Leach’s spread offense. Falk will get a chance to showcase his arm against the top quarterback prospects at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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