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PFF draft board: New York Giants

SOUTH BEND, IN - OCTOBER 17: Ronnie Stanley #78 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in action during a game against the USC Trojans at Notre Dame Stadium on October 17, 2015 in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame defeated USC 41-31. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

PFF is putting together team-specific draft boards for all 32 teams using our draft rankings and evaluation of how each player fits in specific schemes.

Included are three ideal targets for each team with their first-, second-, and third-round picks, along with a team-specific draft board [scroll down to bottom of article] that includes every player in PFF's draft rankings.

Here is the list of potential picks for the New York Giants:

Round 1 (10th overall) 

Myles Jack, LB, UCLA

This would be a coup for the Giants and could be a little far-fetched, but some teams don’t see LB as a premier position so it is possible. The Giants would then find themselves picking the LB with our top coverage grade of 2014 and fourth-highest grade overall at +22.1.

Ronnie Stanley, OT, Notre Dame

Stanley is much more likely to be around when it's time for the No. 10 pick. Stanley is a smooth fluid pass blocker but isn’t just a one-dimensional player. He’s one of only five tackles to put up a +9 or better grade both with his pass blocking and run blocking.

Corey Coleman, WR, Baylor

The Giants' division rivals all have holes to address on the back ends of their defense. Why not continue to apply pressure and attack this weakness with possibly the most explosive receiver in the draft? Coleman ranked third out of all wide-outs with 3.97 yards per route run and Baylor QB’s had a 133.1 quarterback rating when targeting him.

Round 2 (40th overall)

 Joe Thuney, OT, North Carolina State

Thuney can get overmatched physically at times, but most of the time he’s steadily getting the job done. He has the ability to play both guard and tackle and will give the Giants some depth and versatility. His +35.6 overall grade ranked fifth out of all tackles last season. 

Leonte Carroo, WR, Rutgers

Carroo is one the most well-rounded wide receivers coming out of the NCAA he and doesn’t have any glaring weaknesses. He was a little banged up at times last season but still managed a +17.8 overall grade, despite playing only 363 snaps. A healthy season might have seen him top our 2015 wide receiver grading. 

Reggie Ragland, LB, Alabama

There are concerns about his coverage ability and speed when moving from sideline to sideline, but he would still provide too much value at this point to pass up. He was the only linebacker to post a +7 or better production grade in coverage, run defense and pass rushing.

Round 3 (71st Overall)

Kenneth Dixon, RB, Louisiana Tech

Dixon’s +8.1 overall receiving grade ranked fifth out of all HB’s. Dixon performed so well overall in the passing game that you might think he’s just a third-down back, but he’s also a patient runner with some breakaway ability. The Giants did sign Shane Vereen last year but they're still in need of some fresh legs in the backfield. 

Joshua Perry, LB, Ohio State

Perry gets overshadowed by his speedy teammate Darron Lee, but his steady all-around ability should warrant more attention.   He would be a great value at this point in the draft. His +20.3 overall grade ranked 18th and he finished at +7 or better both versus the run and pass.

Kevin Byard, S, Middle Tennessee State

The Giants are in need of a safety who can play a little centerfield and complement the abilities of Landon Collins. Byard is still developing consistency but has that ability. His +8.4 coverage grade ranked 8th out of all safeties and his 11 combined passes defensed and interceptions tied him for second.

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