5 Most Likely Giants First Round Targets

5 Most Likely Giants First Round Targets

From the NY Post:

The Giants might have a glaring need at defensive tackle if Barry Cofield goes elsewhere.
They might be in the market for a new starting running back if Ahmad Bradshaw signs with another team.
There would be no proven tight end on the roster if Kevin Boss leaves.
All three could be deemed free agents, or all three valuable players could be contractually bound to the Giants for another season.

WISH LIST
Five players who should interest the Giants in the first round:
MIKE POUNCEY, C/G, FLORIDA (6-5, 303): Twin brother of Steelers standout center Maurkice Pouncey projects more neatly as NFL guard but has experience at center and is a safe choice.
Has nasty streak.
ANTHONY CASTONZO, OT, BOSTON COLLEGE (6-7, 311): Strong, long-armed athlete is natural left tackle and accomplished pass protector who needs work in run game.
COREY LIUGET, DT, ILLINOIS (6-2, 298): Junior entry lost
30 pounds before last season. Quick off ball and can get into backfield. Could be insurance if Barry Cofield leaves.
MARK INGRAM, RB, ALABAMA (5-9, 215): Junior considered top back in the draft, looks part and runs with toughness. Not flashy or speed burner but very productive and can handle full load. Son of former Giants WR Mark Ingram.
KYLE RUDOLPH, TE, NOTRE DAME (6-6, 259): Junior played through severe hamstring injury in 2010 that limited production. Great size, hands and attitude, not great speed.

Here is what some of the other draft pundits see happening with the Giants pick in Round One according to Darren Pike of Bleacher Report. Not a great deal of consensus there, although it is OL heavy.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/676901-2011-nfl-mock-draft-comparing-expert-mocks-from-around-the-web-consensus-picks/page/20

Rob Rang: Mike Pouncey, G, Florida

Chad Reuter: Kyle Rudolph, TE, Notre Dame

Todd McShay: Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin

Mel Kiper: Mike Pouncey, G, Florida

Walter Football: Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin

Scott Wright: Corey Liuget, DT, Illinois

Don Banks: Mike Pouncey, G, Florida

Darin Pike: Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College

Russ Lande: Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi State