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New York Giants Select O.J. Howard In NFL Mock Draft 1.0

By Kenneth Teape

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announces the draft picks in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announces the draft picks in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /
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New York Giants Select O.J. Howard In NFL Mock Draft 1.0
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) scores a touchdown during the third quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Tight End. Alabama. O.J. Howard. 23. player. 31.

The Giants have had a good offseason thus far and will look to continue it in the 2017 NFL Draft. They have a few needs, but the most glaring is arguably at tight end. If Howard last this long in the draft you can bet the Giants draft board will be doing backflips.

Howard is reported to be atop the Giants draft board. They love him, and with good reason. While he didn’t have great stats at Alabama, he produced in a major way at the Senior Bowl, NFL Combine and Pro Day. He is shooting up draft boards and is one of the faster-rising prospects in the draft.

Howard would bring a lot to the Giants passing game. He can help stretch the defense up the seam with his athleticism, something Eli Manning has excelled at in his career. As an added bonus, Howard excels in run blocking; an area of concern for the Giants.

Last season the Giants had the worst rated tight end in the NFL according to Pro Football Focus in Will Tye. Howard would be an immediate upgrade on Tye even if tight end is regarded as one of the tougher positions for players to make a transition from the collegiate game to the NFL. His skills as a run blocker are enough to make the Giants happy with this selection.

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