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NY Giants 7-round mock draft: Dave Gettleman’s perfect draft class

By Matt Lombardo

Micah Parsons #11 of the Penn State Nittany Lions (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns running back Elijah Mitchell (Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports) /

Round 6, pick No. 201: Elijah Mitchell, RB, Louisiana

Even after signing Devontae Booker early in free agency, it wouldn’t be the least bit surprising if the NY Giants add a running back, particularly as added insurance on Saquon Barkley’s suddenly lengthy injury history.

Mitchell, 5-foot-11 and 218 pounds, averaged 6.2 yards per carry last season while rushing for 878 yards and scoring eight touchdowns for the Ragin’ Cajuns.

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A bowling ball of a running back who tends to fall forward for extra yardage against would-be tacklers, Mitchell also has the added bonus of being a competent pass-catcher out of the backfield.

With his solid frame, downhill running style, and shiftiness in the open-field, Mitchell good be a nice complement to Barkley and Booker for the next several years.

Matt Lombardo is the site expert for GMenHQ, and writes Between The Hash Marks each Wednesday for FanSided. Follow Matt on Twitter: @MattLombardoNFL.

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