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New York Giants 7 round mock Draft: wheeling and dealing, including, 2 Trades

By Ryan Messick

JACKSONVILLE, FL - JANUARY 2: Tackle Ikem "Ickey" Ekwonu #79 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the game against the University of Kentucky Wildcats at the 76th annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field on January 2, 2021 in Jacksonvile, Florida. The Wildcats defeated the Wolfpack 23 to 21. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - JANUARY 2: Tackle Ikem "Ickey" Ekwonu #79 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the game against the University of Kentucky Wildcats at the 76th annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field on January 2, 2021 in Jacksonvile, Florida. The Wildcats defeated the Wolfpack 23 to 21. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /
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J’Mar Smith #8 of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs runs the ball away from /DeAngelo Malone #10 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

Round 4, Pick No. 118: DeAngelo Malone, EDGE, Western Kentucky

Keep in mind that Cameron Thomas may not be the perfect fit for an outside linebacker in Martindale’s defensive scheme, and it might make sense to snag a guy who projects into that role if he is able to keep developing. That’s what I see in DeAngelo Malone.

Scouting reports say he’s great against the run and strong in coverage, and that he’s improving but has more work to do as a pass rusher. He’s got the quickness needed, though, so it’s a matter of improving his fundamentals and angles.

Can Martindale and company coach him up into an every-down player? I think there’s a chance. If not, I could foresee Malone being a two-down linebacker, and Thomas taking his spot when it’s a more obvious pass-rushing down.

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