The Giants pick at spot 11 in the 2021 NFL draft. This draft is very talented both in talent level and depth at offensive tackle, edge rushers, wide receivers, and cornerbacks. These are all positions the Giants need help at. Here are my round one prospects that I would be glad to have any one. Only players with a chance of being available at the 11 spot are considered, That is why offensive tackle Penei Sewell is not listed. The prospects also list their consensus draft position as ranked by www.nflmockdraftdatabase.com. The prospects are presented in no particular order.
Round 1 Pick 11
Devonta Smith, WR, Alabama, Consensus Pick 11
Superlative: Best Hands
First receiver to win the Heisman since 1991
Gets open at high rate, had only 2 drops in 2019 and led the NCAA in receptions.
Explosive polished route runner.
Unanimous All American
Market share receiving yards is indicative of All Pro level
| Team Market Share | TDs | Yds/G | 10+ Yds | Avg |
| 39.00% | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 82nd |
Caleb Farley, CB, Virginia Tech, Consensus Pick 10
In 2019 had 1.45 passes defended per game – fifth in the NCAA
Quarterback rating of 26.8 when targeted in 2019
Met long time starter level of market share for interceptions and passes defended.
At a great size of 6’2″ and 207 lbs, Farley is still explosive and is rumored to run a 4.35 forty yard dash
Gregory Rousseau, Edge, Miami, Consensus Pick 9
As a freshman in 2019 had 2nd best sacks per game trailing only Chase Young by 0.19
Met market share targets in solo tackles, sacks and Tackles For Loss indicative of All-Pro to Pro Bowl players since the 1989 NFL draft class
Big, fast, strong, young, can also drop back in coverage
Intangibles of team-oriented, great work ethic, relentless on the field, and a desire to be great.
Christian Darrisaw, OT, Virginia Tech, Consensus Pick 15
One of only 9 true freshman offensive linemen to start week one in the FBS.
A three year starter that earned increasing PFF grades each year from 68.6 as a freshman, 80.3 as a sophomore and an FBS-leading 93.9 as a junior.
Logged 293 pass-block snaps across 10 starts in 2020, yet he allowed just six pressures, all of which were hurries.
Rashod Bateman, WR, Minnesota, Consensus Pick 19
Superlative: All round receiver (Top 3 in Hands, Route Running, Contested catches)
In 2019 of his 60 receptions 50 made first down. (83%)
Market share of receiving yards is 5-time Pro Bowl level
| Team Market Sh | TDs | Yds/G | 10+ Yds | Avg |
| 37.00% | 19th | 19th | 10th | 8th |
Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida, Consensus Pick 12
A much better version of Evan Engram. Pitts has not dropped a pass this season
Unanimous All American, John Mackey Award
Twelve TDs more than any John Mackey Award winner since instituted in 2000
“Fifty-50 balls are like 80-20 when you’re throwing to Kyle Pitts.” – Analyst Todd McShay
Market share receiving yards is indicative of long time starting level
| Team Market Share | TDs | Yds/G | 10+ Yds | Avg |
| 17.00% | 3rd | 1st (TE) | 1st (TE) | 4th (TE) |
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