New York Giants: 2016 Seven-Round Mock Draft

DE DeForest Buckner, Oregon; Round 1, Pick 10 Overall

Height: 6-feet-7 inches
Weight: 291 Pounds

With how things shook out in this draft the Giants are getting a steal with the 10th overall pick. Buckner is being projected in the top-5 of some mocks, so for him to fall to the Giants at 10 in this one represents not only the chance to fill a need, but getting value at the same time.

Buckner profiles best as a defensive end in a 3-4 defense, but possesses the skills and size that he can succeed as a left defensive end in a 4-3 front. His versatility is something that the Giants would love to add along their defensive line, as they like a player that can play defensive end one down and then move inside the next.

Buckner’s strength coming into the draft is also his ability to play the run. The Giants took a step in the right direction to shore up their run defense signing Damon Harrison, but it will take more than one player.

Buckner also flashes pass rushing ability, as he racked up 10.5 sacks his final season at Oregon after having only 7.5 his first three seasons there. But, only the last two were spent as a starter, as he also racked up 30 tackles for loss those last two seasons.

You can basically pen Buckner into the lineup every week, as he was extremely durable during his time in school. He played in all 54 games he was able to during his four-year career. He posses exceptionable measurables he produced in college and is extremely versatile, which basically checks off every box the Giants are looking for when evaluating college players to draft.

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