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5 first-rounders the NY Giants should consider who won’t replace Daniel Jones

By Desmond Novack

CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 30: Linebacker Trenton Simpson #22 of the Clemson Tigers reacts after a defensive play against the Florida State Seminoles during the first quarter during their game at Clemson Memorial Stadium on October 30, 2021 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 30: Linebacker Trenton Simpson #22 of the Clemson Tigers reacts after a defensive play against the Florida State Seminoles during the first quarter during their game at Clemson Memorial Stadium on October 30, 2021 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) /
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Penn State’s Joey Porter Jr. motions to the Nittany Lion faithful after Minnesota is penalized for a second false start in the first quarter at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in State College.Hes Dr 102222 Whiteout
Penn State’s Joey Porter Jr. motions to the Nittany Lion faithful after Minnesota is penalized for a second false start in the first quarter at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in State College.Hes Dr 102222 Whiteout /

2. Penn State CB Joey Porter Jr.

For the same reasons they should draft Branch, NY should draft Joey Porter Jr., the son of former Pro Bowler Joey Porter, as well. Not only would he fill a significant team need, but Porter could also be a fantastic player in this league.

Coming in at 6-2, 198 pounds, Porter not only has a pretty large frame, but he is also very fluid for his size, which is great to see for a prospect. Porter has made a name for himself for being extremely physical with his opponents and using his size to put them into uncomfortable situations. However, this isn’t always the greatest thing, as Porter sometimes becomes to reliant on this and can get beat.

This is the No. 1 knock with Porter, while he has all the tools to be great, he must improve on his overall technique, but we’re not too worried about this, as in his three collegiate seasons, Porter has improved tremendously each year.

In eight games played this season, Porter has allowed 13 receptions on 28 targets for 123 yards and zero TDs while forcing 10 incompletions, which is the sixth highest in the nation. It is difficult to project where Porter will fall in the draft. If he shows significant progress in his technique, he could be a relatively early first-round pick, but if not, he could be in the Giants range.

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