5 second-round NY Giants targets for fans to already have their eyes on

There will be some studs still on the board for Day 2 of the draft
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3. OT Graham Barton

For probably the past decade, improving the offensive line has been a need for the Giants. It's sad, but true. Like EDGE rushers, the Giants will probably address this need early in the draft. If one of the top linemen Schoen likes is gone when it's Big Blue's turn at No. 6, there's a good chance one of the second-round picks is used to bolster the line.

Graham Barton out of Duke is a name to keep an eye on. Considered one of the top tackles in the draft, barton has solid numbers all across the board. Barton excels as a run blocker with an explosive first step off the line and he punishes his opponents all the way through the whistle. His pass blocking is the weaker part of his game, but his effort and athletic ability help him hold his own in that area. In the past two seasons, he allowed just four sacks in more than 1,200 snaps.

There is speculation Barton could move to guard at the next level. So, if new offensive line coach Carmen Bricillo is able to somehow fix Evan Neal, drafting Barton as a guard could be enticing. A line including Barton, Andrew Thomas, a revamped Evan Neal and John Michael Schmitz would be far better than what we are used to seeing.