While most headlines are suggesting the New York Giants should trade back in the 2020 NFL draft, there is one scenario where the Giants might consider trading up.
With rumors hinting that the Washington Redskins are looking to trade back with a quarterback-needy team, this opens up the possibility that star pass rusher Chase Young could fall one or two spots to the Giants. However, if Young is on the board for the Detroit Lions, who also have a void at the position, they could easily take him and not look back.
If Young, who is the best defensive prospect in the draft, is one spot away from the Giants, should they consider trading up one slot to grab him?
It might cost them a pretty penny (a second-rounder or a package of mid-round picks), but locking down a stud player at one of the most expensive positions could be a justifiable cause.
What would Chase Young bring to the New York Giants?
With the Giants signing only Kyler Fackrell to serve as their new pass rusher for the 2020 campaign, there is a significant void at the position. They may retain Markus Golden or trade for Yannick Ngakoue, but the reality is that GM Dave Gettleman doesn’t have the cap space to spend on an elite player.
That could suggest young isn’t as crazy of a thought as we might think. Last season with the Ohio State Buckeyes, Young recorded 16.5 sacks with 21 tackles for a loss.
As one of the most polarizing players in college football, Young has translatable qualities to the NFL. At just 20 years old, Young would offer the Giants an extremely youthful player with plenty of room to develop. Considering his already existing qualities, he could be more transformative for the defense than Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons.
There is always a possibility that Young slips to the fourth overall spot, and while that is unlikely, the Giants can’t go wrong with Chase, Simmons, or a top offensive tackle prospect.