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2016 NFL Draft: The case for, against the Giants drafting LB Leonard Floyd

Linebacker Leonard Floyd is one of the most intriguing, yet divisive prospects in the discussion for the New York Giants at No. 10 in the 2016 NFL Draft.

Some believe he is a rare, freakish athlete who will be a better pro than he was a collegian at Georgia, and who would give the Giants dynamic play-making and pass-rushing ability they currently lack at linebacker.

BBV's Jesse Bartolis falls into this category, writing that "Floyd makes perfect sense on a number of levels." BBV's Chris Pflum also believes in Floyd's fit for the Giants:

Questions about scheme aside, Floyd is an edge rusher and a linebacker who is capable in man coverage.