Major players in the 2022 NFL Draft, the New York Giants have been a fun team to do mock drafts with. As our final mock indicates, the Giants will be tipping points for all the picks behind them in a major influential fashion. Which direction they go at No. 5 will dictate the Carolina Panthers at No. 6 while the Giants’ selection at No. 7 could alter the remaining picks in a dramatic way. Here we go.
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New York Giants 2022 7-Round Mock Draft
Here are projections of every pick the New York Giants could make within a 7-Round 2022 NFL Mock Draft with the Pro Football Network staff as the general manager. This is what we would do with the picks after the board shook out while doing a full 7-round, 32-team mock draft.
Round 1, Pick 5: Ikem Ekwonu, OT, NC State
There are a few truly terrific tackles in this class. However, there is an uncertain aspect to picking tackles when you have to upset their natural position. Ikem Ekwonu will have to shift to the right side as Andrew Thomas locks down left tackle in New York. Yet, Ekwonu seems to have the fundamentals and technique to adjust to the right side just fine, giving Daniel Jones an immediate upgrade.
Other players in consideration: Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
Round 1, Pick 7 (from CHI): Drake London, WR, USC
The Giants fielded trade offers here, but no one matched what Drake London potentially brings them. He’s a unicorn in the sense that he’s magical with the ball in his hands and presents a skill set that is uniquely his. A big man with a dual-sport background, London can’t be brought down by one defender. Additionally, he can come down with any ball over any defender and immediately presents a mismatch in the red zone.
Other players in consideration: Garrett Wilson, WR, Ohio State; Jameson Williams, WR, Alabama
Round 2, Pick 39: Chad Muma, LB, Wyoming
The Giants moved down three picks, secured an additional fourth-rounder in 2023, and still got their guy. Chad Muma is terrific running the alley and better in coverage. He’s a coach’s player who will slide right into the starting lineup as a massive improvement.
Other players in consideration: Channing Tindall, LB, Georgia; Christian Harris, LB, Alabama
Round 3, Pick 67: DeMarvin Leal, DT, Texas A&M
It’s a talented defensive line in the Big Apple, and it gets just a bit better. DeMarvin Leal can play a variety of positions, but some of his best performances came when he was lined up inside — as far as nose tackle. Leal may be too lean to line up immediately that far inside. Still, he certainly gives the Giants some flexibility at finding the best rotation with him, Dexter Lawrence, and Leonard Williams rotating and remaining fresh.
Other players in consideration: Cameron Thomas, EDGE, San Diego State; Quay Walker, LB, Georgia; Martin Emerson, CB, Mississippi State
Round 3, Pick 81 (from MIA): Cameron Jurgens, C, Nebraska
One of the biggest areas of concern for the Giants’ line is certainly at center. Reaching a bit to ensure they get their man, the Giants go with Cameron Jurgens here. Jurgens had a great career at Nebraska, starting in the middle over the past three seasons. He’s a sound run blocker but a better pass protector. Jurgens could propel this offensive line forward with his play along with the newly drafted Ekwonu.
Other players in consideration: Dare Rosenthal, OL, Kentucky; Marquis Hayes, G, Oklahoma
Round 4, Pick 112 (from CHI): JT Woods, S, Baylor
Needing more than just one safety this offseason, the Giants grab the second Baylor safety in this class with JT Woods here. Woods is a big safety who loses nothing with his size, hitting the 4.3s in the 40-yard dash. At 6’2″, 195, Woods has size and speed as well as power and technique. He can also play either safety position right away but may be at his best in the box as a traditional strong safety with incredible speed and range to cover the slot.
Other players in consideration: Bryan Cook, S, Cincinnati; Yusuf Corker, S, Kentucky
Round 5, Pick 147: Tariq Castro-Fields, CB, Penn State
With a dominant Senior Bowl performance, Tariq Castro-Fields put himself back on the map. As such, he’s the man here as the Giants grab him to help bolster their secondary. Castro-Fields can cover a variety of receivers with his combination of skills. He also flashed a set of ball skills at the Senior Bowl that we hadn’t seen before.
Other players in consideration: Kalon Barnes, CB, Baylor; Micah McFadden, LB, Indiana
Round 5, Pick 173 (from KC via BAL): Zakoby McClain, LB, Auburn
The Giants continue to improve their defense with the pick of Zakoby McClain here. McClain, though a bit undersized, makes up for that with his tenacity, awareness, and athleticism. He had a great week of practice at the Shrine Bowl showing off all those skills and then some as he boosted his stock greatly.
Other players in consideration: Quentin Lake, S, UCLA; Kadofi Wright, LB, Buffalo
Round 6, Pick 211 (compensatory selection from LAR): Ty Fryfogle, WR, Indiana
Mock Trade: The Giants accepted a trade from the Los Angeles Rams that sent New York’s pick No. 182 to Los Angeles in exchange for the Rams’ pick Nos. 211 and 212.
With smooth footwork and deceptive speed, Ty Fryfogle heads to New York. Fryfogle has great hands and is a monster at the catch point. If he were to increase his separation skills, Fryfogle has all the ability to develop into a terrific WR4.
Other players in consideration: Faion Hicks, CB, Wisconsin; Dontario Drummond, WR, Ole Miss
Round 6, Pick 212 (compensatory selection from LAR): Smoke Monday, S, Auburn
The Giants go back to the safety well with their new picks in this draft. Smoke Monday had a great career at Auburn, finishing with 5 interceptions and a plethora of plays on the ball. He’s also a deceptive pass rusher and can be utilized from various alignments on defense.
Other players in consideration: Josh Ross, LB, Michigan; James Houston IV, LB, Jackson State
