Giants land Jaxson Dart in trade back into first round
You can’t wait for my next 7-round New York Giants mock draft! I know that, and I completely understand. To tide you over until it drops, here is the most recent 7-round Giants mock from Pro Football Network, complete with my thoughts.
Round 1 (No. 3) — Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
PFN says:
After adding Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, the New York Giants don’t necessarily have to reach for a quarterback at No. 3. Instead, they opt for a superstar two-way player in this NFL Mock Draft.
There hasn’t been a prospect like Travis Hunter in years. While he has upside as a receiver, his elite ball skills and fluidity make him even more dangerous as a cornerback. No matter where he plays, expect him to contribute on both sides of the ball.
Valentine’s View: Not much to add here. Abdul Carter went No. 2 to the Cleveland Browns, making Hunter the obvious non-quarterback choice.
Round 1 (No. 27) — Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss
PFN has the Giants giving up picks 34 and 99 to get back into Round 1 and select their quarterback of the future.
PFN says:
After passing on a quarterback with the No. 3 pick, the Giants move into the back end of the first round for their eventual long-term answer at the position in this NFL Mock Draft.
The aptly-named Jaxson Dart has a strong arm and ideal ball placement across the middle of the field. He’s also shown some dual-threat capabilities as a runner. He doesn’t seem like a quarterback ready to start right away, but he’s shown tools over his time at Ole Miss that could project him as a future starter at the NFL level.
Valentine’s View: I don’t know what Dart’s ceiling is, and odds never favor a team getting it right at quarterback, but this is a swing I would happily endorse.
Round 3 (No. 65) — Cameron Williams, OT, Texas
PFN says:
Cameron Williams isn’t as consistent as his college teammate [Kelvin] Banks, but he possesses superior size and still has the length, power, and freakish movement skills to give him a very high ceiling at the next level.
Valentine’s View: I might prefer guard Marcus Mbow, tackle Ozzy Trapilo, or a defensive tackle like Shemar Turner here. I appreciate a pick in the trenches, though.
The rest of the draft
Round 4 (No. 105) — Cam Skattebo, RB, Arizona State
Round 5 (No. 154) — Antwaun Powell-Ryland Jr., edge, Virginia Tech
Round 7 (No. 219) — Warren Brinson, DT, Georgia
Round 7 (No. 246) — Marcus Wehr, OG, Montana State
Valentine’s View: The Giants have paid a lot of attention to running backs during the pre-draft process. Skattebo visited New Jersey on Friday, and would make a nice addition. I love the swings at developmental linemen in the seventh round.
