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NFL Draft 2021: 5 options for NY Giants with No. 11 pick

By Matt Lombardo

Michigan's Kwity Paye rushes against Indiana's Peyton Ramsey in the first half Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.Kwity Paye
Michigan's Kwity Paye rushes against Indiana's Peyton Ramsey in the first half Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.Kwity Paye /
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Christian Darrisaw #77 of the Virginia Tech Hokies (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Christian Darrisaw – OT, Virginia Tech

The Giants chose Andrew Thomas No. 4 overall in last April’s NFL Draft, but it remains to be seen if third-round rookie Matt Peart can emerge as a bookend on the right side.

This year, there is no consensus No. 2 offensive tackle behind Oregon’s Penei Sewell, expected to be a top-five pick, but Darrisaw has built quite a case during his time at Virginia Tech to carry that torch.

Darrisaw, 6-foot-5 and 314 pounds, has shown an ability to thrive in power or zone blocking schemes with an ability to quickly get to the second-level as a run-blocker, which could prove an asset for the Giants opening running lanes for Saquon Barkley.

In pass protection, Darrisaw has a solid anchor, rarely blown off his spot by a power rusher and has the chance to be a mauler in the ground game.

If the Giants prioritize fortifying the offensive line during the draft, adding Darrisaw to pair opposite Thomas could push him up the team’s board.

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