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New York Giants: Top 5 punter replacements for Brad Wing

By Henry Buggy

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 22: Brad Wing #9 of the New York Giants punts against the Seattle Seahawks during their game at MetLife Stadium on October 22, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 22: Brad Wing #9 of the New York Giants punts against the Seattle Seahawks during their game at MetLife Stadium on October 22, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /
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#1 – Michael Dickson

HOUSTON, TX – DECEMBER 27: Michael Dickson #13 of the Texas Longhorns is named MVP of the Academy Sports & Outdoors Bowl at NRG Stadium on December 27, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX – DECEMBER 27: Michael Dickson #13 of the Texas Longhorns is named MVP of the Academy Sports & Outdoors Bowl at NRG Stadium on December 27, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /

Dickson is one of the most talked about punters to come out of college in a long time. The Australian punter decided to enter the 2018 NFL Draft after his junior season and is considered by most draft analysts the top specialist in this year’s class.

Dickson posted a net average of 44.19 yards at Texas in 2017, placing him atop the FBS. He won the Ray Guy Award as college football’s best punter. He has the boot to succeed at the next level and is one of the most efficient punters to come out of college in a long time.

He earned Pro Football Focus’ all-time highest grade of a college punter.

Punters and kickers don’t usually draw much attention during draft season, but at least one NFC scout is excited about Dickson’s future, via NFL Network.

"“I don’t get excited about punters, but I love this guy. It’s not a stretch that Texas could produce the best kicker (Justin Tucker) and punter in the league at the same time.” Next: Big Blue's Kicker Options Dwindling"

NFL Network draft analyst Chad Reuter has the Giants taking the Longhorns punter at the top of the fourth-round of his mock draft. It’s unknown if Gettleman would want to use such a high selection on a punter, but if he doesn’t, some general manager surely will.

Dickson could be off the board as early as the third-round.

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