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Dwayne Haskins?"The 2019 NFL Draft is just 22 days away as I write this. We are waiting to find out who the New York Giants actually draft White Darian Thompson Jerseys , whether they will add a quarterback for the future, find a pass rusher, or add to another position we aren’t expecting. But while we are waiting we can look at potential scenarios and how team needs and tendencies could influence draft decisions. The best tool we have for that are mock drafts, but after a few months those get tedious and need some way to spice them up. Wednesday morning, ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay released dueling two-round mock drafts (Insider content). So let’s see who they picked for the Giants, and who’s draft would be preferable. Oh, and while we’re at it, we should probably have some appropriate music. Round 16th Overall Mel Kiper - Dwayne Haskins (QB, Ohio State) Todd McShay - Dwayne Haskins (QB, Ohio State) 17th Overall Mel Kiper - Clelin Ferrell (EDGE, Clemson) Todd McShay - Christian Wilkins (DT Darian Thompson Jerseys 2019 , Clemson) Round 237th Overall Mel Kiper - Cody Ford (OL, Oklahoma)Todd McShay - Rock Ya-Sin (CB, Temple)Raptor’s ThoughtsWe’ll just skip over the sixth overall pick. We have analyzed the selection of Haskins by the Giants ad nauseam. If they believe that he can be a franchise quarterback, it is the only pick that makes sense there. However, I WOULD like to congratulate McShay on coming out of the coma which he must have been in for last year’s draft. After all, that’s about the only way he could actually write this.“I don’t see them opting for Montez Sweat or Rashan Gary over taking care of their No. 1 problem.” They did exactly that last year in selecting a running back at second overall with the end of Eli Manning’s career looming. But on to the 17th and 37th picks. I would be in favor of selecting either of the Clemson players at 17. The Giants need help at every position on their defense, and both Ferrell and Wilkins are talented players. As it stands, the defensive line is in a bit better position than EDGE with B.J. Hill and Dalvin Tomlinson, but it would also probably be rash to count on Hill’s three-sack outburst against Chicago as a sign of things to come. The Giants are counting on a lot of hopes breaking their way on defense.In the second round both mockers make good picks. Kiper undersells getting Ford at 37th overall when he says it is a “best case scenario.” If anything it is likely unrealistically optimistic for him to be available there — but nobody thought Will Hernandez would slide out of the first round last year, so there is precedent. Rock Ya-Sin is much more realistic and a good pick. Ya-Sin was the best corner on the property at the Senior Bowl and would bring a steady, dependable White Kevin Zeitler Jerseys , and physical presence to the Giants’ secondary. The Giants already have Sam Beal, but he is unproven and coming off a season-ending injury — and it is unlikely that Jenkins remains a Giant past this season anyway. Winner: Over all, I would definitely prefer Kiper’s draft. Both would be good hauls, but the fact that Kiper came away with a player who should be a top-32 (and more likely top-20) pick in the second round is too good to pass on, even if it is unrealistic. After off-the-field tragedy, let’s focus on what he can do on the field" />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteBig Blue Viewa New York Giants communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsLibraryGiantsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections New York Giants NewsGiants Training Camp 2016Giants vs. Eagles 2015, Week 17Filed under:New York Giants NewsGiants’ 90-man roster: What should be expected from CB Corey Ballentine?New,37commentsAfter off-the-field tragedy, let’s focus on what he can do on the fieldEDTShareTweetShareShareGiants’ 90-man roster: What should be expected from CB Corey Ballentine?Corey BallentineChuck Cook-USA TODAY SportsCornerback Corey Ballentine, shot in the rear end in a draft-night incident that killed his friend and teammate Dwane Simmons, has reportedly gotten to work with the New York Giants as they continue their offseason program.How much work Ballentine can do at this point is unknown. He is expected to make a full physical recovery.During rookie mini-camp Kevin Zeitler Jerseys 2019 , coach Pat Shurmur said Ballentine “was the victim of a crime” and the Giants “want him to get full closure” after the loss of his friend.Let’s turn the focus to Ballentine the player as we continue our look at the 90 players the Giants will bring to training camp.The basicsHeight: 5-foot-11Weight: 196Position: CornerbackExperience: 0How he got here Ballentine was known more as a track star than a football player in high school.“I wasn’t really highly recruited for football coming out of high school. I was a late bloomer, I was recruited more for track,” Ballentine told reporters via conference call shortly after the Giants selected him in the sixth round, 180th overall. “Washburn was one of my few football offers that believed in me. They believed they could help me grow and get better as a player. I met with the coaches and I figured it being close to home and I was comfortable with my coaches and teammates, it would be the best option for me. That’s why I chose it over other schools. I had a couple other D2 offers but I figured Washburn was the best one out of the other offers.”Ballentine played in 46 collegiate games with 186 tackles (113 solo), 10 tackles for loss, four forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and five interceptions. He blocked four kicks and averaged 24.81 yards per kickoff return. Ballentine also ran track at Washburn and set school records in the 60- and 200-meter indoor events.Ballentine was named the Cliff Harris Award winner for the small college defensive player of the year and was one of only three NCAA Division II players to be selected for the 2019 Reese’s Senior Bowl. “It [the Senior Bowl] was definitely very important for me. I’ve always felt like I could compete with that type of competition as far as being with those D1 guys. This was kind of like my first real opportunity and I think I went out there and I did well,” Ballentine said. “My real goal was just to improve every day. I knew I wasn’t going to go out there and immediately just lock everyone down, but as long as I was growing mentally and growing physically and getting my technique better, I felt like that was more important.“It was definitely important White Golden Tate Jerseys , kind of an eye opener for me because there is a lot of things I haven’t seen as far as routes, route combinations that I haven’t seen in Division II. When I got to the practices and one on ones and stuff, I saw that for the first time. It kind of opened my eyes and let me know I need to be more on my p’s and q’s. There are certain things I can get away with in Division II football that I can’t get away with there or in the NFL.”The Giants, obviously, saw enough to think he can be an NFL player.“Corey Ballentine, another height, weight speed guy and just played at a small school, and he’s got ball skills, he’s got ball production. He has played the nickel, as well,” GM Dave Gettleman said.“... he’s 5’10” Golden Tate Jerseys 2019 , he’s 196 pounds, he runs 4.44 plays 4.44. He’s got ball skills, he’s played the nickel, he’s played outside. How do you pass him up?”NFL.com Lance Zierlein said:Tony Pauline of Draft Analyst said Ballentine has “outstanding upside:”2019 outlook Considering everything we know right now — sixth-round pick, third cornerback taken by the Giants, the adjustment he has to make from Division II competition, the time he has missed due to the personal tragedy he went through — it seems unlikely that Ballentine should be counted on to play a high volume of snaps. At least early in the season.Ballentine’s background and athleticism figure to make him a potentially valuable special teams player, at least on coverage units. The Giants’ plan seems to be to rely on Corey Coleman and Jabrill Peppers as their primary return men, so Ballentine may only be Plan B or C in that role. If he’s in the plan at all.Whatever the role, the Giants — and Giants fans — should be happy to see Ballentine at all.