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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. 53 – 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) /

The Giants need to add at least one cornerback in the upcoming draft. By selecting Donte Jackson with the 53rd pick, they potentially fill two holes with one selection.

Gettleman and Shurmur have given Eli Apple “a clean slate” moving forward, but that doesn’t mean they won’t bring in competition. The G-Men also have a significant need at slot cornerback. Jackson has the ability to challenge both Apple for the No. 2 cornerback role and can be the team’s starting slot corner come Week 1.

At 5-foot-10, 178-pounds, Jackson lacks the ideal height and length to be a first-round pick, but that may work out perfectly for the Giants. Pro Football Focus lists him as the fourth best cornerback in this year’s class. He improved his play with each season in Baton Rouge.

Jackson recorded 110 tackles, 19 passes defended, and four interceptions in three seasons at LSU. He was voted second-team all-conference by SEC coaches this past season.

Jackson has elite speed, tying Denzel Ward and Parry Nickerson for the fastest 40-yard dash time (4.32) at the NFL Scouting Combine. He has proven he can play both the slot and on the outside at the collegiate level and would make a nice addition to Big Blue’s secondary.

At the very least, the Giants would have Janoris Jenkins, Apple, and Jackson as their top three cornerbacks entering the 2018 season.

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