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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

By Nicholas Rome

Jul 27, 2023; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) and general
Jul 27, 2023; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) and general / Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Sports
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2. Jer'Zhan Newton - Defensive Line - Illinois

Nov 25, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton
Nov 25, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton / Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

If you look at big boards, you'll consistently see Illinois defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton ranked around the 20th best player, but mock drafts have his potential starting in the second round.

The Giants should run to the podium to select Newton should he slide to the 47th overall pick. The Giants front seven is dominant and in the conversation for one of the best in the league, but there's a clear hole at defensive tackle alongside Dexter Lawrence.

Putting another dominant rusher alongside Lawrence would give the Giants a defensive line with no holes, creating nightmares for opponents as they'll have to leave either Brian Burns, Lawrence, Kayvon Thibodeaux, or Newton in a one on one matchup.

When the Giants have won Super Bowls, it's been due to incredible pass rushes ,as opposed to high-powered offenses. Rather than trying to fix a weakness, the Giants could instead bolster a strength by creating one of the most dominant front sevens in the league.

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