Wednesday, May 06, 2015

NY Giants rookie comps


I like the comps on these guys, solid if not spectacular players. The Giants in effect sacrificed their 4th round pick to get two first round picks. Traded quantity for quality.

On some of the mock drafts, you would have seen Landon Collins and Ereck Flowers both in the top 10-15 players listed. To secure both by the beginning of the second round was quite a coup and hats off to the staff for that. Perhaps they have done enough to make the Giants competitive for a playoff spot. 


from giants.com


NFL Experts made pro comparisons for the Giants 2015 Rookie Class

Over this past weekend in Chicago, the NFL ushered in the next generation of players. 

Time will tell how they stack up with their predecessors, but until then, Giants.com gathered comparisons of the six members of the New York Giants 2015 Draft Class with players currently in the league. 

ROUND 1: OL ERECK FLOWERS

Compared to:

Anthony Davis, San Francisco 49ers
"Flowers is a big, strong, power man. He's a powerful run blocker and has prototypical tackle traits. He reminds me of the 49ers' Anthony Davis when he came out of Rutgers." -- Mike Mayock, NFL Media

Cordy Glenn, Buffalo Bills
"Arguably plays with as much of an edge as any offensive lineman in this draft class. Stays engaged up to, and at times even through, the whistle. Wants to bury any defender in his path, with the strength to do so in the run game." -- Chris Burke, SI.com

ROUND 2: SAFETY LANDON COLLINS

Compared to:

Donte Whitner, Cleveland Browns
"Although Collins has said he idolizes former Washington safety Sean Taylor, draft gurus compare him to another run-thumping safety Donte Whitner, who was a first-rounder back in 2006." -- Chris Burke and Doug Farrar, SI.com

"Donte Whitner is a guy that has really found his niche in the league, a guy that can come down and really deliver big shots on runners in the hole but also has the ability to play in space and make plays on the ball. 

So when I look at Landon Collins, in the right system, he's a guy that can rock and roll at the safety position, meaning he can come down on some downs and play in the box, other downs he can play in the middle of the field." -- Bucky Brooks, NFL Media

ROUND 3: DE OWAMAGBE ODIGHIZUWA

Compared to:

Sam Acho, Chicago Bears
"Relentless and competitive. Never gives up on a pass rush. Expected to be a core special-teams talent. Can play 4-3 defensive end or 3-4 outside linebacker." -- Lance Zierlein, NFL Media

ROUND 5: SAFETY MYKKELE THOMPSON

Compared to:

Aaron Ross, Free Agent
"You are going to go through some growing pains when you play in the secondary, especially with one that is as aggressive as ours. We put some guys on islands back there. We can go through it with Aaron Ross and some of those great ones who had some struggles early in their careers and did fine by the time they left here. I see Mykkele much in that same stride." -- Duane Akina, former Texas Secondary Coach (now with Stanford)

ROUND 6: WR GEREMY DAVIS

Compared to: 

David Tyree, former New York Giants wide receiver
"Geremy Davis is a David Tyree, Jason Avant kind of guy, can be your fourth or fifth receiver and play special teams and can come in and play any of the receiver positions and make some big catches in tight spots for you." -- Jerry Reese, New York Giants, General Manager 

Jason Avant, Kansas City Chiefs
"Yeah, one of our scouts, Ryan Jones, compared him to Avant. That was a good one. Hopefully he can be an 'Avant.'" -- Marc Ross, New York Giants, Vice President Player Evaluation 

"He kind of reminds you of Jason Avant. I think that was a name somebody brought up in our meeting. One of those kind of guys that could be your fourth, fifth receiver, play on special teams, has size, can block, good route runner, and catch the ball nice." -- Jerry Reese, New York Giants, General Manager

ROUND 7: OL BOBBY HART

Compared to:

Ramon Foster, Pittsburgh Steelers
"Tape doesn't always treat Hart kindly, but his issues in pass protection as a tackle won't be the same issues he faces in the NFL as a guard. While he has physical limitations, Hart is a competitive player who flashes NFL power potential." -- Lance Zierlein, NFL Media



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Giants Top Minor League Prospects

  • 1. Joey Bart 6-2, 215 C Power arm and a power bat, playing a premium defensive position. Good catch and throw skills.
  • 2. Heliot Ramos 6-2, 185 OF Potential high-ceiling player the Giants have been looking for. Great bat speed, early returns were impressive.
  • 3. Chris Shaw 6-3. 230 1B Lefty power bat, limited defensively to 1B, Matt Adams comp?
  • 4. Tyler Beede 6-4, 215 RHP from Vanderbilt projects as top of the rotation starter when he works out his command/control issues. When he misses, he misses by a bunch.
  • 5. Stephen Duggar 6-1, 170 CF Another toolsy, under-achieving OF in the Gary Brown mold, hoping for better results.
  • 6. Sandro Fabian 6-0, 180 OF Dominican signee from 2014, shows some pop in his bat. Below average arm and lack of speed should push him towards LF.
  • 7. Aramis Garcia 6-2, 220 C from Florida INTL projects as a good bat behind the dish with enough defensive skill to play there long-term
  • 8. Heath Quinn 6-2, 190 OF Strong hitter, makes contact with improving approach at the plate. Returns from hamate bone injury.
  • 9. Garrett Williams 6-1, 205 LHP Former Oklahoma standout, Giants prototype, low-ceiling, high-floor prospect.
  • 10. Shaun Anderson 6-4, 225 RHP Large frame, 3.36 K/BB rate. Can start or relieve
  • 11. Jacob Gonzalez 6-3, 190 3B Good pedigree, impressive bat for HS prospect.
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  • 13. C.J. Hinojosa 5-10, 175 SS Scrappy IF prospect in the mold of Kelby Tomlinson, just gets it done.
  • 14. Garett Cave 6-4, 200 RHP He misses a lot of bats and at times, the plate. 13 K/9 an 5 B/9. Wild thing.

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  • 1. Bobby Witt, Jr. 6-1,185 SS Colleyville Heritage HS (TX) Oklahoma commit. Outstanding defensive SS who can hit. 6.4 speed in 60 yd. Touched 97 on mound. Son of former major leaguer. Five tool potential.
  • 2. Riley Greene 6-2, 190 OF Haggerty HS (FL) Florida commit.Best HS hitting prospect. LH bat with good eye, plate discipline and developing power.
  • 3. C.J. Abrams 6-2, 180 SS Blessed Trinity HS (GA) High-ceiling athlete. 70 speed with plus arm. Hitting needs to develop as he matures. Alabama commit.
  • 4. Reece Hinds 6-4, 210 SS Niceville HS (FL) Power bat, committed to LSU. Plus arm, solid enough bat to move to 3B down the road. 98MPH arm.
  • 5. Daniel Espino 6-3, 200 RHP Georgia Premier Academy (GA) LSU commit. Touches 98 on FB with wipe out SL.

2019 MLB Draft - Top College Draft Prospects

  • 1. Adley Rutschman C Oregon State Plus defender with great arm. Excellent receiver plus a switch hitter with some pop in the bat.
  • 2. Shea Langliers C Baylor Excelent throw and catch skills with good pop time. Quick bat, uses all fields approach with some pop.
  • 3. Zack Thompson 6-2 LHP Kentucky Missed time with an elbow issue. FB up to 95 with plenty of secondary stuff.
  • 4. Matt Wallner 6-5 OF Southern Miss Run producing bat plus mid to upper 90's FB closer. Power bat from the left side, athletic for size.
  • 5. Nick Lodolo LHP TCU Tall LHP, 95MPH FB and solid breaking stuff.