The New York Giants invested first- and second-round picks in the previous two NFL drafts at the edge position. They selected Oregon’s Kayvon Thibodeaux with the fifth overall selection in last years draft, and took Georgia ‘s Azeez Ojulari in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft. There’s another Georgia pass rusher who made an impression at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, and his name is Nolan Smith.
Azeez Ojulari’s former teammate at Georgia is used to the fanfare. Smith was the number one ranked prospect during the 2019 recruiting cycle. In odd ways, he’s linked to both the Giants’ first-round picks from last year’s draft.