Final NY Giants 7-Round mock draft with zero trades

NY Giants Pick 67. Brian Asamoah, LB, Oklahoma

Oklahoma’s Brian Asamoah is one of the more interesting linebacker prospects in this year’s draft. While he isn’t the biggest linebacker prospect at 6-foot-0, he has an insane wingspan of 6-foot-8. He is also one of the best athletes in the draft.

During his time at Oklahoma, Asamoah became a star at the linebacker position. In his two years as a starter, he led the team in tackles in each season. He finished his collegiate career with a total of 178 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, and five sacks. He also proved to be a force for opposing offensive lines. He racked up a total of 28 pressures in this time, with 15 of them being hurries and nine of them being quarterback hits.

He was also solid in coverage, often able to keep up with opposing players due to how fast he plays. His elite speed also allows him to cover the field at an insane rate, which in turn causes him to be involved in nearly every play.

Asamoah has everything that a team looks for in the modern linebacker. Between his coverage skills, his high motor, and his ability to blow up a play, he can step in and immediately contribute to this defense in some way.

NY Giants Pick 81. Jamaree Salyer, OG, Georgia

Georgia’s Jamaree Salyer spent the last four seasons bouncing around the offensive line, making starts, and spending time at every position besides center. While he primarily played the left tackle position, Salyer is projected to be a guard or center at the next level. During the Senior Bowl practices, he even took snaps at the center position. He can be productive in either spot, and the Giants are in need of depth in both areas.

Salyer often dominated in a difficult SEC by winning off his pure strength. He can dominate opposing defenders, which has led to him becoming an above-average run blocker.

At 6-foot-3 and 318 pounds, Salyer is built like a modern guard. He is also one of the more efficient linemen in this year’s draft. He finished with a pass efficiency grade of 99.2 according to PFF. This was the third-best in the nation. He also went his entire collegiate career allowing just 14 total pressures and one single sack.

Given that Salyer can play in the NFL with the same physicality that he did in college, he could potentially be a starter from day one. He will help any team in the run game and can eventually become even better in pass protection.