NFL First Round Mock Draft, Seahawks get defensive

Pick #10: New York Giants- Ezekiel Elliot, RB, Ohio State

The New York Giants need a spark. After back to back lackluster, non-playoff seasons, Tom Coughlin is out and Ben McAdoo is in. He has Eli Manning, Odell Beckham Jr., and some decent pieces elsewhere, but also some glaring weaknesses. In particular, you could easily justify going defense here, and there are some outstanding interior linemen and corner backs still left.

But nothing could make the immediate impact, the spark that the Giants need, quite like Elliot.

Elliot is a game-changer and a difference maker. He’s a big back (6′ 220 lbs) with outstanding quickness, vision and lateral agility. His ability to see a hole, put his foot in the ground, cut and go is at the elite level. He has the speed to run away from pursuers, and the size and determination to lower his shoulder and power through them. And his production last year while being the focal point of every opposing defense is what certainly caught the eye of every NFL elevator. Elliot rushed for over 3,600 yards and a combined 41 TD’s the last two seasons.

If there are any weaknesses to his game he needs to improve as a receiver and pass protector, but can’t you say that about nearly every college running back? Elliot is a big-time running back, and could be just the spark the Giants need to get back to being a playoff contender.

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