After prolonged rumors and viral mock drafts, New York Giants fans may have been surprised the team didn’t take a receiver in the first round. Bleacher Report’s Brent Sobleski doesn’t see the Giants repeating history next spring.
In a way-too-early mock draft posted on Friday, Sobleski predicted the Giants would use the No. 10 pick on Texas receiver Cam Coleman.
Jaxson Dart has officially entered the chat.
Coleman had 93 catches for 1,306 yards and 13 touchdowns in two seasons at Auburn, though his yards per catch and touchdowns significantly dropped last year.
“Improved quarterback play and an outstanding surrounding cast will allow Coleman to shine,” Sobleski wrote. “The ability has always been there, but it’ll be unlocked in Steve Sarkisian’s offense.”
Sobleski believes Coleman will be the second receiver taken, following Ohio State standout Jeremiah Smith to the Dolphins at No. 2.
Texas receiver Cam Coleman makes too much sense for the Giants
The way-too-early mock drafts can be a fun exercise, especially when applying hindsight down the road.
Look, we’ve all predicted our favorite “NCAA Football” or “College Football” players would be a guaranteed first-round pick in real life.
Then, they go undrafted, and we get the last laugh when they crack the roster.
Using a first-round pick on a receiver, whether it’s Coleman or Indiana’s Nick Marsh, definitely makes sense for the Giants.
The overall good vibes around the Giants only apply so much to their receiver room.
Malik Nabers is working his way back from a second knee surgery, and we’ve seen many a receiver lose their effectiveness post-surgery.
Darius Slayton still hasn’t learned how to consistently catch the ball, while offseason additions Calvin Austin and Darnell Mooney are both on one-year deals.
Dart needs young receivers, even after the Giants took Notre Dame’s Malachi Fields in the third round.
Given their current roster, we won’t be surprised to see the Giants address receiver or the secondary next spring.
For everyone’s well-being, the Giants better hope they’re not linked to any quarterbacks next April.
Otherwise, they’ll have far greater issues than which receiver will join the 2027 lineup.
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