The New York Giants drafted Houston safety Gervarrius Owens in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Owens, the team’s final pick of the draft, is an underrated prospect that could make a greater impact in his rookie season than many expect.
Owens is a good coverage safety but needs to fix his tackling
Owens had a fourth-round draft projection by NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. Zierlein described Owens as a “willing and physical hitter.” However, he takes “suspect angles to the football,” causing the Giants’ rookie to miss tackles.