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Projecting the New York Giants’ starting Linebackers for next season

By Michael Kelleher

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 04: Blake Martinez #54 of the New York Giants celebrates a tackle with teammate Leonard Williams #99 during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on October 04, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 04: Blake Martinez #54 of the New York Giants celebrates a tackle with teammate Leonard Williams #99 during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on October 04, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) /
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Azeez Ojulari, New York Giants
New York Giants linebacker Azeez Ojulari (Image via The Record) /

Azeez Ojulari

One of the better players for the Giants in 2021 was the rookie edge rusher Azeez Ojulari who by rookie standards, had a pretty strong year, finishing the season with forty-nine tackle’s, eight sacks and one forced fumble.

Ojulari’s eight sacks in his rookie year is now a new franchise record, surpassing BJ Hills 5.5 sacks in 2018.

The former Georgia Bulldog managed to creep into the defensive rookie of the year conversation, all be it being a long shot.

Ojulari has rightfully earned his starting spot for the G-MEN in 2022, and it’s hard to argue otherwise.

Jermaine Johnson

Starting opposite Ojulari at the other outside linebacker spot was a hard choice to make.

In recent weeks, talks of Oregon’s Kayvon Thibodeux potentially being available on the board as low as pick seven have started to heat up.

Although an amazing fit for the Giants defense, I just don’t see him dropping that far.

Instead, there’s a case to be made for Florida State defender, Jermaine Johnson.

The big six foot five 254 pound edge rusher was one of the most impactful defensive playmakers in the country in 2021.

Johnson was by far the best player on the field for the Seminoles’ last year, and boasts a variety of pass rushing moves he uses to pursuit the Quarterback, and he also possesses the size and length that will translate to the National Football League (NFL).

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