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7 New York Giants who could become first-time Pro Bowlers in 2018

By Henry Buggy

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 22: Evan Engram #88 of the New York Giants runs 5-yards to score a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on October 22, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 22: Evan Engram #88 of the New York Giants runs 5-yards to score a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on October 22, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /
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AST RUTHERFORD, NJ – OCTOBER 08: Damon Harrison #98 of the New York Giants pumps up the crowd during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers during an NFL game at MetLife Stadium on October 8, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)
AST RUTHERFORD, NJ – OCTOBER 08: Damon Harrison #98 of the New York Giants pumps up the crowd during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers during an NFL game at MetLife Stadium on October 8, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) /

No. 2 – Damon Harrison

The fact that Damon Harrison has not been selected to a Pro Bowl is ludicrous. The seven-year veteran is one of the league’s best interior defensive linemen.

Harrison has found success in both 3-4 and 4-3 defenses. He should be at minimum a two-time Pro Bowler. Instead, he is a one-time first-team All-Pro.

Snacks can be a game-changer for a defense. He makes everyone’s job a bit easier.

Former New York Giant and NFL Network analyst Shaun O’Hara lists Harrison as the league’s eighth best defensive tackle. A case could be made that he belongs in the top five.

But for Harrison to receive any praise, Big Blue’s defense must perform at a high level. Just like offensive linemen receive praise when the entire offense plays well, the same can be said for defensive linemen.

Harrison’s ability to clog running lanes and open gaps for pass rushers tends to go overlooked. That shouldn’t be the case if New York’s defense turns it around in 2018.

The Giants defense starts with No. 98 in the middle. It’s time he gets the recognition he deserves.

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