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5 LBs the NY Giants should monitor ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft

By Desmond Novack

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 19: Jack Campbell #31 of the Iowa Hawkeyes warms up before the start of the game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Huntington Bank Stadium on November 19, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 13-10. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 19: Jack Campbell #31 of the Iowa Hawkeyes warms up before the start of the game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Huntington Bank Stadium on November 19, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 13-10. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) /
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Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell reacts after making a tackle against South Dakota State during a NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Iowavssdsu 20220903 Bh
Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell reacts after making a tackle against South Dakota State during a NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.Iowavssdsu 20220903 Bh /

2. Iowa LB Jack Campbell

Jack Campbell has been one of our favorite linebacker prospects to watch all season. This is because Campbell (6-5, 246) is the exact kind of player the Giants need at the position. Not only is Campbell very good against the run, but he is phenomenal in coverage snaps.

The Giants have not had a linebacker be more than a total liability in coverage in quite some time now, so if they can bring in a player like Campbell, it could be a complete game-changer for the defense.

While Campbell’s coverage numbers may not look all that great, as he allowed 39 receptions on 42 targets for 236 yards, his film tells an entirely different story that really gives a good perception on just how talented he is. In addition to this, Campbell’s instincts against the run are phenomenal and a joy to watch.

Some may say he has the tendency to be too patient at times, this ends up being a positive more often than not. This sort of skillset, combined with his coverage abilities, make for a perfect fit with the Giants. He has a ton of potential like the other guys on our list. His kind of style indeed would be fun to watch with NY.

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