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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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1. Kool-Aid McKinstry - Cornerback - Alabama

Nov 4, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry (1)
Nov 4, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry (1) / Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports

At the start of the college football season, Kool-Aid McKinstry was viewed as the clear top cornerback prospect in the class and nearly a lock to be selected in the top ten of the draft. McKinstry's junior season, however, left many questions with scouts as he wasn't nearly as impressive while his teammate Terrion Arnold took significant jumps.

The slide of McKinstry may be a classic case of draft fatigue as scouts have now had three seasons to try and find an issue with McKinstry's game.

The Giants have shown interest in McKinstry, hosting him this week on a top-30 visit as the draft nears. If the Giants were able to come away with McKinstry in the second round it would be an incredible haul. McKinstry shouldn't fall out of the second round and if 2023 was his first season as a starter, he'd likely have the same buzz as the corners who will land in the first round.

The Giants have a significant need at cornerback, as Adoree Jackson is still a free agent and the Giants' young defensive back core leaves questions. Pairing Deonte Banks and Kool-Aid McKinstry together would give the Giants a dominant young cornerback pairing to build the defense around. New York's front seven is playoff-caliber and building up the secondary would allow the Giants a chance to contend on defense alone.

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