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2017 NFL Draft: Final Round 1 Mock for All 32 Picks

By Peter Panacy

May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the start of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the start of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 29, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Utes offensive lineman Garett Bolles (72) celebrates a touchdown by Utah Utes tight end Evan Moeai (not pictured) during the second half against the Washington Huskies at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Washington won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Utes offensive lineman Garett Bolles (72) celebrates a touchdown by Utah Utes tight end Evan Moeai (not pictured) during the second half against the Washington Huskies at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Washington won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

23. player. 31. . Offensive Tackle. Utah. Garett Bolles

The New York Giants have to be concerned about quarterback Eli Manning’s age moving forward, and their offensive line has been one of the primary concerns over the past couple of seasons.

In short, the Giants need an offensive tackle they can start right away. Utah’s Garett Bolles fits the bill.

Bolles is one of only a few offensive linemen in this year’s NFL Draft capable of being a plug-and-play starter, and New York should be able to put him in at left tackle in a short amount of time.

This would allow the Giants to move incumbent left tackle Ereck Flowers over to right tackle, which should alleviate a lot of O-line worry.