3 First-Round Prospects Who Could Fall to the Giants at No. 47
The New York Giants have a need for blue chip talent which could be solved if a few first-round talents fall to the second round
Every year in the NFL Draft, we see a few "consensus first-round picks" fall into the second round, creating a frenzy of teams moving up to land these players at the top of round two. The Giants have been a benefactor of this trend a few times landing Landon Collins and Xavier McKinney at the top of round two.
New York desperately needs to build out this roster with talented blue-chip players, so they shouldn't think twice about pouncing on the opportunity to land them.
3. Cooper DeJean -Defensive Back - Iowa
When trying to list which position Cooper DeJean plays you could easily just title him a football player. While DeJean is listed as a cornerback, he can make an impact at corner, safety, kick and punt returner.
The biggest narrative right now hurting DeJean is that he can't cover, which is untrue if you watch him in man coverage on tape. DeJean does play best in zone coverage, so wherever he ends up he'll be a major contributor in both man and zone at any position in the secondary.
The Giants would be landing an incredible player at 47 if Cooper DeJean fell to them in the draft. The Giants could start DeJean at cornerback opposite of Deonte Banks, allowing the team to see what they have in its two young cornerbacks. If DeJean fails at cornerback, then the Giants have their long term fix at safety after losing Xavier McKinney in free agency.