2017 NFL Mock Draft: Projecting First Three Rounds before Scouting Combine

The Giants can now pull the trigger on a dynamic playmaker in the second round after taking Anderson in the first. A wide receiver might not be the most practical move with Odell Beckham Jr. and Sterling Shepard as a solid one-two combo, but an athletic tight end could open up the middle of the field in a big way.

Ole Miss tight end Evan Engram isn’t going to be a traditional tight end who lines up next to the tackle, but he’s a super athletic playmaker who will be a mismatch for linebackers and safeties. Built like a bigger receiver, Engram is a good route runner with speed and toughness. I’d like to see him cut down on his drops, but Engram does a great job of attacking the ball in traffic and could be a great weapon for Eli Manning and the Giants.

Auburn’s Montravius Adams is a prospect who I feel like has been overhyped a little too much. That’s not to say that he’s going to be a bad player in the NFL, but I think the right situation will make the difference for the Auburn defensive tackle.

Adams shows serious flashes of disruptiveness with a good jump off of the snap and a thick, powerful base to hold his own against the run. Stamina may be a reason for his inconsistency, and he’ll need to work on lowering his pad level. However, Adams is a great fit for a Raiders defense in need of some help in the trenches, and his presence could be felt as a rookie.