2020 NFL Draft: 32-pick Round 1 mock with 49ers selecting twice
By Peter Panacy
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4. player. 878. . Offensive Tackle. Hawkeyes . Tristan Wirfs
For years now it seems the New York Giants have been trying to solve their issues along the offensive line, and once again the G-Men are forced to deal with the fact this is their biggest and most-pressing need in the NFL Draft.
This year’s class is awfully top-heavy for offensive linemen, and there aren’t a lot of quality options beyond Round 2.
And considering general manager Dave Gettleman’s need to protect second-year quarterback Daniel Jones, getting a stalwart offensive lineman right out of the gate would be a smart route to take.
Plus, smart teams build through the trenches, and New York is in position to do that.
It’s a bit of a tossup between Iowa’s Tristan Wirfs and Louisville’s Mekhi Becton for the top tackle prospect in this year’s draft, but Wirfs seems to be a bit more versatile and purely athletic.
Gettleman goes after Wirfs early and gets an anchor for his still-needing-help O-line.