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NFL Draft 2022: The perfect first 3 rounds for New York Giants’ Joe Schoen

By Desmond Novack

Dec 31, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Evan Neal (73) in action during the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the 2021 Cotton Bowl college football CFP national semifinal game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Evan Neal (73) in action during the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the 2021 Cotton Bowl college football CFP national semifinal game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
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Boston College Eagles offensive lineman Zion Johnson (Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports) /

Round 2, pick No. 36: OG Zion Johnson, Boston College

While there is a decent chance that Zion Johnson is selected in the first round by a contending team, if he manages to fall to the New York Giants in the second round, they should not hesitate to draft him.

Coming in at 6-foot-2 and 312 pounds, Johnson put on a clinic all season at Boston College this year, gaining a pass-blocking grade of 81.6, alongside a run-blocking grade of 84.4 per, PFF.

In addition to these grades, Zion Johnson only allowed 1 sack, 2 QB hits, and 3 QB hurries in 364 pass-blocking snaps.

Johnson is a first-round talent, however, due to positional needs for other teams, there is a good chance he falls to the New York Giants in the second round.

Whether it be his tremendous technique, fantastic run blocking, or somewhat surprising athleticism, Zion Johnson has a ridiculous amount of upside.

If the New York Giants are able to add a player like Zion Johnson to an offensive line that already features Andrew Thomas, Jon Feliciano, Mark Glowinski, and potentially Evan Neal, fans may be treated to an elite offensive line sooner rather than later.

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