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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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#20 – Alabama LB Rashaan Evans

TUSCALOOSA, AL – OCTOBER 21: Rashaan Evans #32 of the Alabama Crimson Tide tackles Jarrett Guarantano #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
TUSCALOOSA, AL – OCTOBER 21: Rashaan Evans #32 of the Alabama Crimson Tide tackles Jarrett Guarantano #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Alabama has a become a factory for NFL starting linebackers. Evans has the potential to be an immediate starter as a rookie and is expected to come off the board in the first-round. With the No. 2 overall pick, the G-men seem unlikely to select the 6-foot-3, 234-pound linebacker, but that doesn’t mean he won’t be on their big board. The Giants could potentially trade back in the first-round or trade up if they really want Evans. The San Francisco 49ers traded up at the end of the first-round of last year’s draft to select Evans’ former teammate Reuben Foster.

#19 – Western Michigan OT Chukwuma Okorafor

LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 02: The Western Michigan Broncos prepare to take the field against the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 2, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 02: The Western Michigan Broncos prepare to take the field against the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 2, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

The Broncos 6-foot-6, 330-pound left tackle is definitely a prospect worth keeping an eye on this week. NFL Network’s Lance Zierlein compares him to Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting left tackle Donavan Smith, but also writes that he will have to develop his footwork to be successful at the next level. Gettleman used a second-round pick on Western Michigan prospect Taylor Moton in last year’s draft with the Carolina Panthers.

#18 – Georgia LB Roquan Smith

ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 08: Josh Jacobs #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide is tackled by Roquan Smith #3 of the Georgia Bulldogs after a catch during the first quarter in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 8, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 08: Josh Jacobs #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide is tackled by Roquan Smith #3 of the Georgia Bulldogs after a catch during the first quarter in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 8, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) /

Smith is considered the top linebacker in this year’s draft class. He’s expected to be an instant impact player at the next level and is highly unlikely to still be on the board at the end of the first-round. The 6-foot-1, 225-pound linebacker recorded 137 tackles, 14 tackles for a loss, and 6.5 sacks in 2017. New York’s draft positioning makes selecting Smith seem doubtful, but a trade scenario with the Buffalo Bills could potentially make it possible.

#17 – Ohio State C Billy Price

LINCOLN, NE – OCTOBER 14: Offensive lineman Billy Price #54 of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks over the line against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on October 14, 2017 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)
LINCOLN, NE – OCTOBER 14: Offensive lineman Billy Price #54 of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks over the line against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on October 14, 2017 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images) /

Draft analysts are split on Price and Daniels, as to who is the best center prospect in this year’s class. Both have the ability to be immediate starters in 2018, but Price is arguably more ready to excel at the next level. The Rimington Trophy winner, given to college football’s best center, is expected to shine at the combine, according to one AFC personnel director.

"“Man he is a different kind of guy altogether. Has a lot of edge for sure. Love his toughness and his grit and wait until you see him at the combine. He might hit 40 on the bench and he’s going to run well too.”"

#16 – LSU RB Derrius Guice

TUSCALOOSA, AL – NOVEMBER 04: Derrius Guice #5 of the LSU Tigers tries to break a tackle by Anthony Averett #28 of the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
TUSCALOOSA, AL – NOVEMBER 04: Derrius Guice #5 of the LSU Tigers tries to break a tackle by Anthony Averett #28 of the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Through three seasons in Baton Rouge, Guice averaged 6.5 yards per carry on 471 totes and scored 32 touchdowns. If the Giants elect to pass on Saquon Barkley at No. 2 overall, LSU’s 5-foot-11, 212-pound running back would be a steal at the top of the second-round. He would give Big Blue a dynamic one-two punch alonside Wayne Gallman, but there’s no guarantee he will even make it out of the first-round.

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