NFL Mock Draft: Week 14

By Brad Weiss | Dec 7, 2016

Dec 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Austin Appleby (12) is tackled by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) during the second quarter of the SEC Championship college football game at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 19, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Richard Lagow (21) is tackled by Michigan Wolverines defensive end Taco Charlton (33) in the second half at Michigan Stadium. Michigan won 20-10. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

Taco Charlton. 22. player. 31. . DE. Michigan

Last season, the New York Giants defense was atrocious, as they could not stop anybody through the air, or on the ground. They made some serious investments in the unit this past offseason, and just like that, they have one of the better units in the NFC. However, they may be without star defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul for the rest of the regular season, as he is dealing with a sports hernia, and headed to Philadelphia on Tuesday for a consultation.

While the team is solid on defense, they could always add more, and they may look to bring in their next Jason Pierre-Paul next April. Taco Charlton of Michigan is a freakishly good player, who could be the kind of edge rusher that could make JPP expendable. While it appears JPP has some good football left in him, the team spent a ton of money bringing in Olivier Vernon this past offseason, and may not be able to pay both.

The Giants are loaded on offense, but like we saw in 2015, that is not going to help them win the NFC East. They need to keep bringing in defensive players that are going to help them stop high-powered offenses like the Washington Redskins and Dallas Cowboys. Charlton showed against Ohio State a few weeks ago that he can be as disruptive as any player in college football, and the Giants need that kind of player up front.

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