Who Will the Giants Take?
Rolando McClain
Middle Linebacker- Alabama
McClain is in fact the very best linebacker prospect in the 2010 draft class. At 6'4" 260 lbs, he has a monstrous presence on the field. A disruptive blitzer, McClain can also be effective in zone coverage, while simultaneously making calls for the whole defensive from his middle linebacker position. He was the primary leader of the Alabama Crimson Tide 2009 championship defense. While he needs work on his man coverage skills, McClain still projects to be the first linebacker taken in the draft. If he falls to the Giants at pick number 15, they would be foolish not to take him considering the fact that ever since former Giants defensive captain Antonio Pierce was released, middle linebacker is one of the Giants most glaring weaknesses. McClain would be a steal for New York should he drop that far. If anything, I almost hope McClain falters at the combine so that less teams may be inclined to take him (other than the Giants of course). But I don't see such an athletic specimen such as McClain faltering very much in Indy.
Earl Thomas
Strong Safety- Texas
Thomas is widely regarded as the second best safety in this year's draft after Eric Berry. But because Berry is expected to be drafted in the top 3 picks perhaps, Thomas's projected draft stock is noticeably lower, yet still in the first round. But the Giants pick at number 15 seems like a fair spot for Thomas to be selected. Like Berry, Thomas is undersized, but an outstanding tackler with an great eye for the ball. A wonderful player in coverage, if he ever picks you off, he has great big play potential. If Thomas shines at the combine, the Giants could warrant selecting him at pick 15.
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