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New York Giants 7-round mock draft 4.0, post-free agency

By Henry Buggy

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: A view of the stage prior to the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: A view of the stage prior to the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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No. 139 – Michigan C Mason Cole

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 01: Michigan offensive lineman Mason Cole speaks to the media during NFL Combine press conferences at the Indiana Convention Center on March 1, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 01: Michigan offensive lineman Mason Cole speaks to the media during NFL Combine press conferences at the Indiana Convention Center on March 1, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

The Giants have multiple options with their last pick in the draft. They could trade back for more picks. Gettleman could also add another defensive lineman or cornerback. Finding a long-term option at center could also be in play.

The Giants placed a second-round tender on center Brett Jones this offseason. The former CFL All-Star will be able to test free agency in 2019, making it important to have a backup plan in place.

Jones is the only center currently listed on New York’s roster. With the addition of Mason Cole, the Giants get some much-needed competition at the center position and a replacement option should Jones leave in free agency next offseason.

The 6-foot-4, 307-pound offensive lineman started 51 consecutive games at Michigan. He has experience at both center and left tackle and has drawn comparisons with Tampa Bay Buccaneers center Ryan Jensen.

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Should the Giants move on from Flowers, Jones, and Jerry after 2018, this mock draft provides them a blueprint for the future.

The Giants could also look to target punter Michael Dickson with their last pick in the draft. Adding a potential long-term starter at center likely makes more sense.

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