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The New York Giants receiving corps is led by two players who admittedly have similar body types and skill sets. What the Giants do not have..."Odell Beckham Jr. is a member of the Cleveland Browns. The New York Giants receiving corps is led by two players who admittedly have similar body types and skill sets. What the Giants do not have is an accomplished big-bodied outside wide receiver to complement Sterling Shepard and Golden Tate.Let’s look at the value in the 2019 NFL Draft class and see if we can find players at the draft’s different stages that might line up with the need the Giants appear to have. As we do this Youth Daniel Jones Jersey , and other position previews, it is instructive to remember what Matt Williamson told us — NFL teams will winnow their draft board to between 100 and 150 players. Thus, not every prospect who you may know or like will be in consideration. As I do any of these, I am trying to consider player who, I believe, fit with the Giants.Round 1 The Giants have picks at Nos. 6 and 17 in the first round.No. 6The Giants almost certainly will not select a wide receiver this early in the draft. The only player whose name is ever mentioned as possibly being considered by any team that early is the Adonis from Ole Miss, D.K. Metcalf. Could the Giants, though, throw a draft-day curveball and select Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson? Yes, I’m aware that Dan is getting mocked for mocking Hockenson to the Giants at No. 6. That would enable the Giants to move Evan Engram outside, and it is something we have discussed a few times. Draft analyst Matt Waldman recently endorsed the idea:“I think it’s definitely something you have to look into because he is that good of a player. He can start right away for a team because he is that good of a blocker. You can use him on the wing, you can use him inline against defensive ends and outside linebackers. You can use him as a fullback. You can split him in the slot or outside, and he can do it all.”Gil Brandt has Hockenson as his sixth-ranked prospect and says he “will play a long time at a high level and should be a first-year starter.”Dane Brugler also has Hockenson as his sixth-ranked prospect in his annual draft guide, writing that “Hockenson has a complete skill set for the position with outstanding athleticism, pass-catching traits and blocking skills, projecting as an immediate NFL starter with Pro Bowl potential.”No. 17 Metcalf, at 6-foot-3 Womens Daniel Jones Jersey , 228 pounds and timed at 4.33 in the 40-yard dash “has a chance to be special,” per Brandt. Brugler says he has “freakish qualities” that could see him grow into a No. 1 receiver.Hakeem Butler, the 6-5 3/4, 227-pound receiver from Iowa State, is a player Waldman says would be an “amazing pick” for the Giants at No. 17. Brandt and Brugler aren’t as convinced, with Brandt having him No. 60 on his prospect list and Brugler giving him a second-third round grade.Day 2The Giants have selections in Round 2 (No. 37 overall) and Round 3 (No. 95 overall).Something that Waldman also admitted during his recent appearance on my podcast was that wide receiver values will vary greatly from team to team and evaluator to evaluator. I’m going to lean toward the bigger-bodied players, and do my best to place them where I think they might be considered value picks by the Giants. I’m sure many of you won’t consider this a complete list. Round 2, No. 37 N’Keal Harry — The 6-foot-2 3/8, 228-pound Arizona State product gets late-Round 1 buzz in some circles. That by itself makes him value at No. 37. He is Gil Brandt’s 33rd-ranked prospect. In his 2019 Draft Guide, Dane Brugler gives Harry a Round 2 grade and says he “wins downfield with his tracking skills and physicality to win body position, projecting as a solid No. 2 option or “big” slot in the NFL.”N’Keal Harry prospect profileKelvin Harmon — Offers the size at 6-foot- 1/2, 221 pounds, but not elite measurables. Brugler has a second-round grade on him, writing that “Harmon’s lack of an explosive top gear is bothersome, but he competes with outstanding play strength and the “my ball” mentality to track, adjust and finish.”Kelvin Harmon prospect profileIrv Smith — This is one that Waldman mentioned. Smith is Brandt’s 35-ranked player, though his saying the Alabama tight end is “not a good blocker” might be a turn off for the Giants. Brugler gives him a Round 2 grade and says “Smith is understandably young in areas Authentic Daniel Jones Jersey , but he displays the athletic dexterity and natural ball skills to threaten every level of the defense, projecting as an NFL starter.” Irv Smith prospect profileMiles Boykin — Opinions on Boykin’s value are all over the map. I will put the 6-foot-3 3/4, 220-pound Notre Dame receiver here. Brandt lists him at No. 100, and Brugler No. 82 with a third-round value. Brugler calls Boykin “a premier athlete for his size with his best football in front of him (similar to Donte Moncrief as prospects), displaying the balance and body fluidity to develop into an NFL starter.”Day 3The Giants have eight selections on Day 3. Round 4 (108 and 132), Round 5 (142, 143, 171), Round 6 (180), Round 7 (232 and 245)Wide receiversJJ Arcega-Whiteside, a 6-foot-2, 225-pounder from Stanford is a name to know. This might be low for him. Perhaps he should be listed in the Round 3 discussion. Brugler says “he physically dominates at the catch point and projects as a specialized receiver who can be more with added refinement in his patterns.”Travis Fulgham (Old Dominion), Jalen Hurd (Baylor), Gary Jennings (West Virginia), Lil’Jordan Humphrey (Texas) and Jazz Ferguson (Northwestern State) are other bigger wide receivers who might draw attention from the Giants.A couple of other under-the-radar names who aren’t necessarily bigger receivers but are guys who some have indicated the Giants are intrigued by are Johnnie Dixon of Ohio State and Reggie White Jr. of Monmouth.Tight endFoster Moreau of LSU is a player who has drawn some attention during the draft process. Brugler says he is “a functional positional blocker with the athleticism and ball skills to be a steady downfield option, projecting as a low-ceiling, high-floor backup “Y” tight end.” Nice job Daniel Jones Jersey Boys , rookie.A guy who has yet to take a snap in a real NFL game has the best-selling jersey in the league.Saquon Barkley, the All-America running back from Penn State selected second overall in the draft by the Giants, is the leader according to DICK’S Sporting Goods Jersey Report .Barkley is one of two rookies in the top 10; top overall pick Baker Mayfield, Cleveland’s quarterback, is ranked ninth.Only one defensive player makes the top 10: Denver linebacker Von Miller.Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz ranks second, followed by Tom Brady.A year ago, Cowboys QB Dak Prescott was first, followed by Brady. Prescott is fourth this year.Along with Barkley and Mayfield, popular rookie jerseys belong to Buffalo QB Josh Allen, followed by Denver DE Bradley Chubb and Cleveland DB Denzel Ward.Joining Miller on the defensive list are Carolina LB Luke Kuechly, Houston DE J.J. Watt, Cleveland DE Myles Garrett, and Chubb.The NFC East dominates sales on the Jersey Report with the top three teams: the Giants, Eagles and Cowboys, New England is fourth, Denver fifth.San Francisco is the least-popular club, though if Jimmy Garoppolo and remain unbeaten as a starting quarterback Color Rush George Asafo-Adjei Jersey , who knows if that will last.BIRDS OF PRAYThe story of the Philadelphia Eagles‘ first NFL championship since 1960 has been told in many ways and with many angles.None has been as refreshing or unique as the theme taken by AP Football Writer Rob Maaddi in his new book, “Birds of Pray.”With a foreword by Carson Wentz , Maaddi examines how the strong faith and religious devotion in the Eagles’ locker room helped drive them to the highest achievement in pro football. Maaddi, who has covered Philadelphia sports since 2000, not only interviews dozens of players and their families, he chronicles the ups and downs of the team’s title season with a pinpoint focus on the power that belief — whether it be in God or each other — can bring.“The real story of the Super Bowl champions can’t be told without talking about the strong faith and the unique bond many of the players shared,” Maaddi says. “I’ve never seen a team that was more united than the 2017 Philadelphia Eagles, and their faith is what created that special brotherhood, and their faith is what allowed them to persevere and overcome so much adversity and ultimately become champions.”IN DEMANDThe Dallas Cowboys are the NFL’s No. 1 team, while the Jacksonville Jaguars and San Francisco 49ers are coming on strong?Who says?Ticket buyers on the secondary market, according to StubHub .For the fifth straight year, demand for Cowboys tickets is the highest in the league. StubHub sees an increase of nearly 300 percent in sales over the average when the Cowboys are the visiting team.“The Cowboys are an iconic franchise with a reputation that continues to draw a crowd season after season,” says Scott Jablonski, StubHub’s general manager of NFL, NBA & NHL.But a Cowboys contest is not the most-sought ticket heading into the season. That game actually is in London, where the Jaguars host the Eagles on Oct. 28. It’s the first time an international series game has appeared in StubHub’s top 10 most in-demand games.“Eagles fans have always been passionate, but their Super Bowl win has truly ignited the fan base to unprecedented levels Youth George Asafo-Adjei Jersey ,” says Jablonski. “We’re seeing Eagles fans willing to travel long distances to watch their team play, including internationally for their game in London.”The Jaguars and 49ers have seen large demand growth compared to last season; San Francisco has moved up from 19th to sixth, while sales for Jacksonville games are up 318 percent following the team’s run to the AFC title game last January.ROSEN ON LEBRONLike many — probably most — athletes, Josh Rosen is impressed by the career and stature of LeBron James. The rookie quarterback of the Arizona Cardinals, who has drawn criticism from some for being arrogant because of his frankness and willingness to take a stand, has strong praise for the latest venture of the NBA’s biggest star.Asked by Adam Schein on his SiriusXM satellite radio program how Rosen sometimes has been perceived, the 10th overall selection in this year’s draft noted: “I think it is always about crafting the message. There is always a good intention at heart; anything I do or say in putting myself out there is for the sake of helping others and trying to give people a voice who don’t actually have one.“And on that topic, LeBron’s new show, ‘The Shop,’ it is exactly what this country means when they talk about ‘We need to have a conversation.’ And people are like, ‘What does that even mean, it’s conceptualist.’“This show and that concept of athletes taking a lead and taking a role of sort of progress is really admirable, and that is exactly what we all should be rooting for, not criticizing.”