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2019 NFL Draft: Complete two-round mock for every team, New Year’s Day version

By Peter Panacy

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Denver Broncos during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Denver Broncos during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 08: Brian Robinson Jr. #24 of the Alabama Crimson Tide walks out of the tunnel during warm ups with Jonah Williams #73 during warm ups prior to the game against the Georgia Bulldogs in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 8, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 08: Brian Robinson Jr. #24 of the Alabama Crimson Tide walks out of the tunnel during warm ups with Jonah Williams #73 during warm ups prior to the game against the Georgia Bulldogs in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 8, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

31. . Offensive Tackle. Alabama. Jonah Williams. 6. player

The New York Giants eventually need to replace veteran quarterback Eli Manning. And while he hasn’t exactly been spectacular this season, it’s hard to place all the Giants’ offensive woes squarely on his shoulders.

And one could easily argue if Manning’s offense line was better, his numbers would have been better, too. Football Outsiders ranked the Giants’ O-line 20th this year, and left tackle Nate Solder wasn’t exactly a quality 2018 offseason pickup.

If Justin Herbert didn’t return to Oregon, one might be enticed to mock him to New York. Since he’s out of the equation, the G-Men decide it best to rebuild up front first before reaching for a quarterback.

That means a new offensive tackle, and Alabama’s Jonah Williams is easily the best lineman in this year’s NFL Draft. He’s a plug-and-play commodity, who should start day one and immediately upgrade this beleaguered unit.

Perhaps saving Manning’s career for one more year.