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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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#25 – Oklahoma State QB Mason Rudolph

STILLWATER, OK – NOVEMBER 04: Quarterback Mason Rudolph #2 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys looks to throw 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: Quarterback Mason Rudolph #2 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys looks to throw 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) /

NFL draft evaluators seem to be split on Rudolph. The Cowboys 6-foot-5, 230-pound quarterback put up monster numbers in the Big 12, but much like Falk, some question whether he’s the product of the system in Stillwater. In his senior year, Rudolph completed 65 percent of his passes for 4,904 yards and threw 37 touchdowns to nine interceptions. He is definitely one of the top quarterbacks to watch during the throwing portion of the combine. 

#24 – San Diego State RB Rashaad Penny

FORT WORTH, TX – DECEMBER 23: Rashaad Penny #20 of the San Diego State Aztecs scores a touchdown against the Army Black Knights in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl at Amon G. Carter Stadium on December 23, 2017 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
FORT WORTH, TX – DECEMBER 23: Rashaad Penny #20 of the San Diego State Aztecs scores a touchdown against the Army Black Knights in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl at Amon G. Carter Stadium on December 23, 2017 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

The Aztec’s 5-foot-11, 220-pound running back led the FBS in rushing (2,248) in 2017.  Penny is likely moving up big boards after putting on a showcase in the Senior Bowl. He picked up 137 yards and scored a touchdown on just 10 touches in the all-star game. He has shown the ability to be a three-down back at the next level.

#23 – Louisville QB Lamar Jackson

LOUISVILLE, KY – NOVEMBER 18: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Louisville Cardinals throws a pass against the Syracuse Orange during the game at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium on November 18, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LOUISVILLE, KY – NOVEMBER 18: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Louisville Cardinals throws a pass against the Syracuse Orange during the game at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium on November 18, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

The youngest player to ever win the Heisman Trophy had to make this list. Jackson is one of the most intriguing prospects in this year’s draft class, and a case for him joining Big Blue can definitely be made. The comparisons to Michael Vick are legitimate. NFL evaluators will want to see him throw side-by-side with the top quarterbacks in this year’s class. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound quarterback is far from a finished product but has huge upside potential at the next level.

#22 – Auburn OG Braden Smith

ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 02: The Georgia Bulldogs line up against the Auburn Tigers in the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 2, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 02: The Georgia Bulldogs line up against the Auburn Tigers in the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 2, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

The Tigers first-team All-American is projected to be a third to fourth-round draft selection but could move up big boards with an impressive outing this week. Pro Football Focus gave Smith their highest grade of any SEC guard this season. The 6-foot-6, 303-pound prospect started 41 consecutive games during his collegiate career.

#21 – USC RB Ronald Jones

LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 16: Ronald Jones II #25 of the USC Trojans carries the ball during the first quarter against the Texas Longhorns at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 16, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 16: Ronald Jones II #25 of the USC Trojans carries the ball during the first quarter against the Texas Longhorns at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 16, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

Only four running backs make this list, but there will be plenty more on New York’s big board come April. Josh Adams, Sony Michel, Nick Chubb, Royce Freeman, Kerryon Johnson, and Bo Scarbrough are just some of the names to keep an eye on. USC’s 6-foot, 200-pound running back had to crack this list though. Jones amassed 3,921 yards and scored 42 touchdowns in three seasons in the Pac-12 and has drawn comparisons with four-time Pro Bowler Jamaal Charles.

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