Giants land Spencer Rattler in Chad Reuter’s 5-round mock draft

Malik Nabers has turn out to be the preferred mock to the Giants forward of the 2024 NFL draft.

Nabers is a quarterback’s dream. His loaded toolbox consists of the power to win off the road and downfield with quickness and physicality, separate from defenders and alter to throws away from his body.

Lance Zierlein on Ennis Rakestraw Jr.:

Rakestraw performs the sport with good physicality and a aggressive tilt that defensive again coaches will get pleasure from. He’s robust however not as large or quick as groups often like when selecting throughout the first three rounds of the draft. Nevertheless, he’s hard-nosed in press and has the physique management and anticipation to play a sticky model of man protection over the primary two ranges. He’s faster than quick and does a pleasant job of breaking rapidly on throws in entrance of him with well-timed challenges to knock the ball free. He intercepted just one go throughout his faculty profession, which could possibly be a priority, however his willingness and toughness in run help work in his favor. Rakestraw might turn out to be a very good backup with eventual starter potential in the appropriate scheme.

The Giants have reportedly proven “heavy interest” in Benson.

Lance Zierlein on Trey Benson:

Large again who may must desk his needs to be an elusive runner and undertake a extra bodily, decisive method as a professional. Benson had simply two seasons of collegiate put on and tear, however he solely hit the 20-carry mark in a single recreation. He runs with good knee-bend, agility and make contact with steadiness however takes too lengthy to course of the entrance and hit holes between the tackles. He has inventive athleticism however lacks inventive imaginative and prescient, so he can be clever to maintain extra runs on observe and end with constant authority somewhat than trying to find greener grass. Benson has some expertise as a go catcher and sufficient safety skill to warrant a task as a complementary three-down possibility.

The Giants land their quarterback in Spherical 4, though it’s not the one many Large Blue followers are hoping for.

Lance Zierlein on Spencer Rattler:

4-year starter who took extra beginning snaps at South Carolina than he did at Oklahoma. Rattler will nonetheless flash glimpses of what he confirmed in his 2020 season as a Sooner however fails to constantly maintain the kind of play that NFL groups search for. He lacks desired top for a pocket passer and doesn’t have sufficient arm energy to beat grasping NFL cowl males. He was higher than a few of his 2023 numbers may point out, as poor pass-blocking and drop-prone receivers typically put him in unhealthy spots. He can scramble and prolong performs, however he’s not a dynamic runner and desires optimum safety and separation with the intention to work in rhythm. He wants an offense that may shrink the sector so he can function rapidly and discover his rhythm. He has the know-how however won’t have the tape or traits to encourage confidence in projecting something greater than a QB2/3.

Lance Zierlein on Justin Eboigbe:

Tweener with strong energy however below-average snap explosiveness and quickness, which prevents him from making extra performs. Eboigbe performs base finish and may slide inside when wanted, however lacks the anchor and energy related to most Alabama inside defenders. He’s greater than able to bullying tight ends as a base finish, however might want to transfer inside as a go rusher. Eboigbe’s NFL body and robust pop at contact might create a possibility for him to compete for a backup function in 4-3 or 3-4 schemes.