Top 15 Misses of First Three Rounds in 2017 NFL Draft
player. 31. . Tight End. Ole Miss Rebels. Evan Engram. 3
Ole Miss Rebels tight end Evan Engram is a top tight end, but he may not fit the New York Giants offensive scheme of things. As the 23rd overall pick in the NFL Draft, Engram has to live up to a lot of hype.
Engram caught 65 passes for 926 receiving yards and eight touchdowns, both career-highs, last season. He was a first-team All-SEC selection and an All-American. He was probably the Rebels’ best offensive weapon despite their 5-7 record. After all, he led the team in receiving yards as a tight end.
However, Engram was drafted after Miami Hurricanes tight end David Njoku, who was drafted 29th overall. The Giants may have drafted based upon level of competition even though Njoku emerged as a tight end with tons of potential this draft season.
Engram is good, but with quarterback Eli Manning, he could be in for a surprise. He’s got the versatility to be good, but he’s not a block-first type they need to create a running game. Maybe he’ll change though, who knows.