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Everybody knows where the Giants' main focus needs to be in this draft: the defensive backfield and the offensive line. With two of the top seven picks in the draft, the Giants have the opportunity to addre s those needs. The only way we see this changing is if a top edge rusher falls to them, at which point they may decide to hold off on a defensive back until the second round since this draft is pretty deep with potential starters at the position. Inside linebacker and tight end are also positions of need, as is trying to fill Rashaan Evans Jersey the other needs (running back, receiver with top talent. Scroll to ContinueFor my mock draft, I used the Pro Football Focus simulator to see how the board fell, but I based my selections on the evaluations and rankings produced by the team. If the Giants come out of the draft with all of these selections, Id conclude they will have added Day 1 contributors (starters and role players) acro s the board. Round 1, No. 5: Kyle Hamilton, SafetyHeight: 64Weight: 220 lbs.School: Notre DameThe consensus top two defensive end talents were off the board by the fifth pick, as were the top cornerback and top offensive tackle. That left the best safety prospect in the draft on the board, and because there were two of the top three offensive tackles left, it was safe to grab Hamilton now and fill a big hole left by Logan Ryan's forced departure.Hamilton is Football Gameplans top free safety prospect in this draft, and at 6'4" 220 pounds, he po se ses the skills to play either safety position. He's cerebral and athletic, Jayon Brown Jersey and when you pair him with another cerebral and athletic safety in Xavier McKinney. They will be able to interchange positions and match up with any offense in the league.RELATED: Yes, cornerback Sauce Gardner was still on the board. Still, as a projected "boundary" corner, his value is le s than a "field" corner like Derek Stingley Jr. As I mentioned above, I think this is a deep enough cornerback cla s to where a starter can be found on Day 2. Round 1, No. 7: Charles Cro s, TackleHeight: 6'5Weight: 310 lbs.School: Mi si sippi StateWith the top offensive tackle, Ikem Ekwonu, off the board, we sit at pick seven, choosing between Cro s and Alabama tackle Evan Neal. This is where we have to trust our evaluation and our big board.Cro s is Football Gameplans second-ranked offensive tackle and is rated four points higher than Neal, the consensus All-American from the Tide. The upside for Cro s is tremendous. He's still young and growing. His size and athleticism make him a prime candidate to take over on the left side or settle in on the right as a bookend with Andrew Thomas.RELATED: He has a smooth change of direction that allows him to react well Harold Landry Jersey to defensive line stunts or double moves by a defender. His explosivene s off the line, excellent balance, and body control make him an underrated blocker.His strong hands and ability to anchor allow him to defeat the bull rush. He ultimately provides a much-needed piece for a squad that must improve their play in the trenches on the offensive side of the ball. Round 2, No. 36: Chad Muma, LinebackerHeight: 63Weight: 240 lbs.School: WyomingThe key to any draft is embracing two philosophies: drafting for the best players available and drafting for need. When an organization gets the opportunity to do both, that is ideal.So far, we have been able to add the top safety in the draft and the second-best offensive tackle. Now we add Football Gameplan's best inside linebacker prospect, Chad Muma.RELATED: Muma has close to 3-4 outside linebacker size at 6'3" and 240 pounds, but he has the athleticism of the new age inside linebackers who have defensive back explosivene s. Yes, he's still raw at the position, but he should get up to speed quickly with Blake Martinez as a mentor.He flows sideline to sideline with no problem and is big and fast enough to fill holes quickly and shed oncoming blocks. He explodes through the ball carrier when he hits, fueled by his 40" vertical and near 11' broad jump.Muma may not get the same publicity as some of the other linebackers who have played at Power Five schools. Still, he should at least immediately impact the Giants on special teams and in sub-packages in Coach Wink's defense. Round 3, No. 67: Cameron Thomas, EdgeHeight: 65Weight: 270 lbs.School: San Diego StateEdge rusher is a priority, even with the additions in free agency. But with the two top edge rushers off the board, there was no need to reach, so I let the draft play out and kept watch for the best time to addre s the need.It was a shock to see Cameron Thomas still available at the beginning of the Logan Ryan Jersey third round, so it was a no-brainer to add the third-best total end prospect at this point.The San Diego State product is a menace off the edge. Outside of Oregons Kayvon Thibodeaux, Thomas might be the most explosive end off the line of scrimmage, and his motor might be the best in the draft.RELATED: He plays well with his hands and is great at shedding blockers and completing tackles. He has the versatility to play as a true edge, a 4-3 end, and a 3-4 5-technique. That chameleon-like ability should pay immediate dividends in Coach Winks defense.The potential combinations with Thomas and Leonard Williams is incalculable and should provide the Giants with matchup problems for opposing offensive lines. Round 3, No. 81: Dohnovan West, CenterHeight: 64Weight: 300 lbs.School: Arizona StateWith all of the Giants' free agent acquisitions on the offensive line, the center position was only addre sed in theory. They added guards who have played center in the past or filled in at center, but they don't have a legitimate long-term answer at center.West is one of the best center prospects in this draft. He is quick off the ball and gets into defenders bodies before they realize it.RELATED:West uses his hands to latch on defenders, pull them close, and keep them from detaching and making tackles. He seals off rushing lanes for ball carriers, and he has the athleticism to climb to the second level and get out in the open field on screen pa ses.With Jon Feliciano penciled in at center (which makes sense given his knowledge of what Coach Brian Daboll likes to run), West will get to compete to be the starter, but hed likely be afforded some time to refine his game so that by next year, he can take over the starting center role. Round 4, No. 112: Zyon McCollum, CornerbackHeight: 6'2Weight: 200 lbs.School: Sam HoustonWe Bruce Matthews Jersey trusted our big board when we decided to go safety and offensive line with our two first-round se