Evan Neal, OT (1st round, 7th overall)
A distinguished college career at Alabama has not translated into success in the NFL for the 6-foot-7, 351-pound tackle. His underwhelming rookie season can be attributed to an MCL sprain and a revolving door of tough defensive matchups. The Giants hope he will follow the same path as LT Andrew Thomas, who struggled mightily in his first two seasons.
Neal has allowed seven sacks, but there’s plenty of time to improve before the Giants need to worry about him. At his size, he has the potential to become one of the NFL’s top tackles.
Wan’Dale Robinson, WR (2nd round, 43rd overall)
Robinson had 100 yards receiving in a Week 11 loss to Detroit before suffering a torn ACL. In six games, he caught 23 passes for 227 yards with one TD. The 5-foot-8 Robinson has experience as a RB, giving head coach Brian Daboll options to get creative.
Robinson was a solid selection if the Giants only desired a slot receiver in the second round. If they weren’t, it’s unlikely they would still draft him over Pittsburgh WR George Pickens, who went nine picks later.
Joshua Ezeudu, G (3rd round, 67th overall)
Ezeudu, a guard out of North Carolina, became more comfortable as he gained experience. The Giants shut him down for the season due to a “long-term” neck issue that is not considered career-threatening. He’ll provide the Giants with solid guard depth and has the potential to become a starter.
Ezeudu appeared in 11 games, making two starts.
Cordale Flott, CB (3rd round, 81st overall)
Flott, like many of New York’s other CBs, has struggled. Although he isn’t ready for NFL wideouts, New York has to play him because of injuries in its secondary. He has played in nine games, starting four.
When targeted, Flott has allowed an 80% completion percentage (12 catches on 15 targets). QBs have an above-average 131.7 passer rating when throwing his way.
Daniel Bellinger, TE (4th round, 112th overall)
Bellinger has become a trusted weapon for QB Daniel Jones and is the Giants’ best value pick of their 2022 class. The San Diego State product is third among rookie TEs in receptions (27) and fifth in receiving yards (226) despite missing four games with a gruesome eye injury. He’ll be relied on down the stretch in a passing attack with few household names.
