Some thought the New York Giants were going to add an edge rusher in either the second or third round of the NFL Draft after addressing the offensive tackle spot in the first. Names that floated around were Julian Okwara, Zack Baun, A.J. Epenesa, and Curtis Weaver.
But instead, Big Blue didn’t pull the trigger until the seventh round — pick No. 218 to be exact. They ultimately chose Carter Coughlin, a two-time second-team All-Big Ten selection out of the University of Minnesota.
Coughlin may end up fighting for a spot on the 53-man roster and, if he makes the team, will likely just be a reserve linebacker initially.