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2021 NFL Draft: New York Giants 7-round mock

By Rucker Haringey

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JANUARY 03: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants in action against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on January 03, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Cowboys 23-19. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JANUARY 03: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants in action against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on January 03, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Cowboys 23-19. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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Giants mock draft, Tutu Atwell
PITTSBURGH, PA – SEPTEMBER 26: Tutu Atwell #1 of the Louisville Cardinals in action during the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Heinz Field on September 26, 2020 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) /

Wide receiver. Louisville. Tutu Atwell. 31. Pick Analysis. 107. player. Scouting Report

This draft class doesn’t boast the embarrassment of riches in Round 1 that last year’s class did, but it arguably has similar depth. The idea that New York could land a talent like Atwell in Round 4 is a testament to that reality.

The former Louisville star is going to fall on draft day because he’s only capable of helping an NFL team in the slot. He’s simply not big enough to overcome his lack of stature on the outside.

Given the amount of three wide receiver sets the Giants would like to run that really shouldn’t bother New York. They can comfortably select Atwell with the intention of giving him significant snaps in the slot as a rookie.

Once Atwell gets the ball in space he has a chance to turn an ordinary-looking play into an extraordinary touchdown. The Giants need to add playmakers to their offense this offseason. Atwell can give their passing game an extra dimension.

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