In the days leading up to the draft, there has been much debate among NY Giants fans. Many of those loyal to Big Blue prefer Isaiah Simmons, while a majority of G-Men supporters would rather Dave Gettleman draft a hog molly with the #4 overall pick.
Andrew Thomas, Mekhi Becton, Tristan Wirfs, and Jedrik Wills are all excellent offensive tackle prospects that could help Gettleman rebuild the NY Giants’ offensive line.
Each player was successful against top competition in college football. They would help fulfill a position of need, but the front office should not select one these tackles with the #4 overall pick.
How is that so? In this article, I outline five main reasons the Giants should avoid drafting an offensive tackle with their first pick.