With the 1.06 pick, the Giants selected WR Malik Nabers. “You cannot quarrel with that pick,” says Wonder, the NY Giants Draft analyst. Wonder had Nabers as his 5th best player on his board. For me, I am not in love with taking WR that high, given how many needs they have. For our draft analyst and myself, we would have preferred Alt (who went 1.05), or trade down. So trade down was our preference. Still, Nabers was Wonder’s highest rated WR in this year’s draft, higher than Harrison. Harrison has the higher floor. Nabers has the higher ceiling.
Given the Giants alleged interest in taking a QB, they passed on QB and 3 QBs went relatively quickly thereafter. So it was clear the Giants were not trading up for anyone except Williams, Daniels, or Maye, which went 1.01, 1.02, and 1.03 respectively.
Nabers is electric in the open field. He is able to make cuts and keep his speed. “His comp is Jamarr Chase, but he is a quicker, faster, better runner in the open field,” says Wonder. “Chase is better in the end zone jump ball conditions. Nabers will be a stud when he has a QB.”
Tomorrow, pay attention to Round 3. If the Giants can land Rutgers product CB Max Melton, that will make this draft.