Post by goldenratio on Feb 15, 2023 10:32:37 GMT -5
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'25. New York Giants: CB Devon Witherspoon, Illinois
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CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 15: Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Devon Witherspoon (31) defends as Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Daniel Jackson (9) runs a route during the college football game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Illinois Fighting Illini on October 15, 2022, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
The New York Giants exceeded every expectation placed upon them prior to the 2022 campaign. Brian Daboll and Co. did so despite glaring deficiencies with the team's roster, hence why Daboll won this year's NFL Coach of the Year award.
Offensively, the organization has massive decisions to make regarding quarterback Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley, since both are pending free agents. That said, both are expected back.
From there, offensive weapons and offensive line improvements are necessary. Yet the Giants concentrate on the defensive side of the ball with this selection.
Illinois' Devon Witherspoon provides further stability for an already talented defense to make sure the back line remains solid.
"Witherspoon is a press-man corner," Giddings stated. "He does an excellent job of moving his feet to stay in position while shooting his hands to keep receivers in front of him. With the ball in the air he turns into the receiver and attacks the ball. He also plays his part in the run game by triggering quickly and delivering bone crushing hits.
"With starting cornerback Fabian Moreau an unrestricted free agent, the Giants could look to Witherspoon to fill that role."
The underclassman can immediately step into the outside spot opposite Adoree' Jackson.'
bleacherreport.com/articles/10065197-2023-nfl-mock-draft-br-nfl-scouting-depts-post-super-bowl-picks
'25. New York Giants: CB Devon Witherspoon, Illinois
25 OF 31
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 15: Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Devon Witherspoon (31) defends as Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Daniel Jackson (9) runs a route during the college football game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Illinois Fighting Illini on October 15, 2022, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
The New York Giants exceeded every expectation placed upon them prior to the 2022 campaign. Brian Daboll and Co. did so despite glaring deficiencies with the team's roster, hence why Daboll won this year's NFL Coach of the Year award.
Offensively, the organization has massive decisions to make regarding quarterback Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley, since both are pending free agents. That said, both are expected back.
From there, offensive weapons and offensive line improvements are necessary. Yet the Giants concentrate on the defensive side of the ball with this selection.
Illinois' Devon Witherspoon provides further stability for an already talented defense to make sure the back line remains solid.
"Witherspoon is a press-man corner," Giddings stated. "He does an excellent job of moving his feet to stay in position while shooting his hands to keep receivers in front of him. With the ball in the air he turns into the receiver and attacks the ball. He also plays his part in the run game by triggering quickly and delivering bone crushing hits.
"With starting cornerback Fabian Moreau an unrestricted free agent, the Giants could look to Witherspoon to fill that role."
The underclassman can immediately step into the outside spot opposite Adoree' Jackson.'
bleacherreport.com/articles/10065197-2023-nfl-mock-draft-br-nfl-scouting-depts-post-super-bowl-picks