GI Joe’s (Schoen) mission in the draft

When Joe Schoen accepted the position as General Mannager of the New York Football GiantsHe had a clear plan. Fix the squad of 53 and get much more value in the draft coming. In his second NFL Draft with the NY franchise, Joe “nailed it” (American expression to say he has hit the nail on the head).

He has drawn value from each round and has gotten three players who were projected and had even been “mocked” in the first round by me. you can see both mocks in the web.

The needs of these Giants they were very clear before starting the NFL draft. Cornerback, Center y Wide Receiver. And it’s clear that Joe and his team were clear about it.

On the first day and after the top 4 receivers flew in front of the pick of Giants. Los Giants they rose to position 24 from 25, after rising with Jaguars for his cornerback.

Primera Ronda, Pick 24: Deonte Banks, CB, Maryland

Good height and weight for the position and a capital power for the “tackle”. Banks it was for many the second best CB of the promotion. shine in college Maryland, and after seeing him two years in Baltimore, while training in the Ravens, Wink Martindale he was deeply in love with his game. After the visit with the team, he had no doubts. “Tae” as his friends and family call him, he was the chosen one

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Deonte Banks is the perfect kind of cornerback for the scheme of Wink Martindale. You can close the coverage of the men, which is essential for the Wink, who is always applying a lot blitz. Banks is not a fit perfect for all teams, but it’s like a glove for this defense of Giants.

Second Round, pick 57: John Michael Schmitz, Center, Minnesota

This giant with a huge smile and born in Flossmoor, in Chicago, was born to play the position of Center. At 1.93 meters tall and 140 kg, he dominates the center of the OL. With a charisma like few others, he knew how to establish himself as the leader of Minnesota in the last 4 years. That earned him several honors as First Team All-American o First Team All-Big Ten. He also has on his resume having done a pancake a Micah Parsons in his second year at the BIG 10.

If the Giants Had they made this choice in the first round, no one would have been surprised. He’s a big guy, but he can really move. He was a starter for four years in Minnesota. And fit perfect for attack Kafka. Simply put, it’s one of the best.”runblockers» in the position of Center in it draft in recent years.

Third Round, Pick 73: Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee

Jalin Hyatt knew and dreamed of playing in the NY Giants. He said several times that the blue of the uniform is the one that suits her best, and that he visits her in East Rutherford it was one of his favorite visits. intertwine, son of Coach Hyatt y Evelyn, a former college track sprinter, they knew they had a very special son.

Hyatt He is perhaps the most explosive WR of the draft. It injects maximum speed with incredible speed. It will also give the Giants deep threat to stretch the defense. He’s not just an athlete, he’s polished and understands how to run routes. It is hoped that if all goes well in the Big Apple, he will be a star one day. He has that charisma and that twinkle in his eyes that he likes so much in NYC.

Quinta Ronda, Pick 172: Eric Gray, RB, Oklahoma

The RB of Oklahoma which curiously coincided in Tennessee with Hyatt. He’ll provide depth behind Saquon Barkley. It’s a solid running back perfect for playing the third downs and with the right instincts to elude defenders. He’s a tough, decisive runner who lacks maybe a bit when he gets to the second level. Yes, he is a «joystick» human. His power to turn around and dodge rivals is very reminiscent of Miles Sanders, now in Carolina Panthers.

Round Six, Pick 209: Tre Hawkins, CB, ODU

Hawkins He has good height and arm length for the position. She ran 4.42 in her pro day con Old Dominion. In his sophomore year he had two interceptions and 99 tackles in the last two years. He is a cornerback very very physical. And it’s definitely going to be a great value for Special Teams.

Séptima Ronda, Pick 243: Jordon Riley, DT, Oregon

Classic NT, large. He is very good at stopping the race. He already matched Kayvon Thibodeaux in the Ducks of Oregon. hard to find Stop Runners so in one last round of Draft. Now 24 years old, he can contribute to the rotation and try to earn a spot in it roster of 53.

Séptima Ronda, Pick 254: Gervarrius Owens, S, Houston

Owens is aggressive in every snap, has a good length and some explosiveness. had 208 tackles in his career and four interceptions, returning one for touchdown. It can be another great addition to the special Teams.

Rubén F. Vargasof @GiantsSpain y @Zonagigantes NFL reporter covering the New York Football Giants for Spanish Bowl & MundoNFL.