2. OL Joe Alt - Notre Dame
It feels like the Giants have drafted an offensive lineman in the early rounds of every recent draft; however, the position continues to become a significant concern for the New York Giants, so it wouldn't be a complete surprise if they decided to draft a lineman with the fifth pick. An excellent option for Big Blue could be Notre Dame tackle Joe Alt.
In 12 games and 368 pass-blocking snaps, Alt has allowed just one sack and two hits, earning him a 90.8 player grade on Pro Football Focus. The 6-8, 322-pound tackle has helped lead the Fighting Irish to a 10-3 record this season. Although he did not participate in Notre Dame's Sun Bowl victory on Friday, his contributions all season allowed Notre Dame to succeed this year.
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We can expect Alt to be a Top 10 pick in the next draft and to find success in his new home next season. The Notre Dame lineman's tall and long frame, combined with his lean, well-proportioned build, gives him a competitive advantage, making life tough for pass-rushers. Alt is also extremely light on his feet in pass-blocking and demonstrates elite strength and toughness to finish blocks at a high level.