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Here’s the New York Giants’ ideal starting linebackers

By Carly Mersky

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 27: Inside linebacker Blake Martinez #54 of the New York Giants celebrates a tackle against the Baltimore Ravens during the third quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on December 27, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 27: Inside linebacker Blake Martinez #54 of the New York Giants celebrates a tackle against the Baltimore Ravens during the third quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on December 27, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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Jan 1, 2021; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Azeez Ojulari (Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports) /

Strong-side Linebacker: Azeez Ojulari

Although Ojulari hasn’t taken a snap in the NFL yet, he is primed to start at the strong-side linebacker position.

As a redshirt freshman at Georgia, he played in 14 games and made 13 starts. He recorded 36 tackles and 5.5 sacks. Last season, he was named second-team-All-SEC and was the defensive MVP of the 2021 Peach Bowl.

There’s a legitimate chance, given the relative youth in the NY Giants’ front-seven, that Ojulari could compete for a starting job during his rookie training camp this summer.

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