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2019 NFL Draft: 5 players Giants could take in Round 1

By Rucker Haringey

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 27: New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman speaks to the media during the NFL Scouting Combine on February 27, 2019 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 27: New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman speaks to the media during the NFL Scouting Combine on February 27, 2019 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 02: Quarterback Dwayne Haskins of Ohio State in action during day three of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 2, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Image
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 02: Quarterback Dwayne Haskins of Ohio State in action during day three of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 2, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Image /

1. Dwayne Haskins

While Murray might not seem like a quarterback Gettleman would gravitate towards, Haskins comes off as the sort of signal caller the old-school GM will love. He’s not great outside the pocket, but he’s got the size, arm strength and accuracy to make plays behind a quality offensive line.

Haskins is also a quarterback who could really benefit from sitting behind a veteran for a season. He simply didn’t play enough college football in a pro-style scheme to make an immediate jump to NFL starter. That isn’t an indictment on Haskins’ talent level, but it is an accurate reflection of what he’s ready to do right now.

A few weeks ago it seemed very likely Haskins would make it to the No. 6 pick, but he’s starting to build momentum. He threw the ball really well at his Pro Day and now he’s securing workouts from at least one team slated to make a selection ahead of the Giants. The Raiders might just be playing games, but their interest is still tempting other teams to move up to take Haskins.

dark. Next. Raiders are working to stir up interest in Dwayne Haskins

Ultimately, the Giants need to come out of this draft with a long-term replacement for Manning under center. Haskins is a player who really fits what Shurmur wants to do with the offense. If he’s available at No. 6 look for the Giants to act quickly to bring him to the Big Apple.

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