With the hiring of former Dallas Cowboys head coach, Jason Garrett, to feature as the New York Giants‘ offensive coordinator, we can expect two things — the Giants will sign/draft a big-bodied wide receiver who can dominate in red zone settings, and the heavy utilization of tight ends.
The New York Giants could use a big-bodied wideout:
The biggest pass-catcher currently featuring on the Giants is Darius Slaton at 6’2″, but he’s more of an elusive receiver than a possession option. However, quarterback Daniel Jones used Slayton as a security blanket frequently during his rookie campaign, which should indicate an increase in action during 2020.
With Slayton, Golden Tate, and Sterling Shepard a part of the Giants’ WR core, we shouldn’t anticipate any additional pass catchers being added, but one option from Notre Dame could fit the bill perfectly.
The Fighting Irish’s best receiver in 2019 was Chase Claypool, a 6’5″, 229-pound receiver who not only has reliable hands but great awareness on the field.
Claypool was formerly a four-star Canadian recruit who exploded onto the scene in his senior year at Notre Dame, logging 66 receptions for 1,037 yards and 13 touchdowns. His wide frame would make him a fantastic red zone option for Jones, and a consistent target on deep balls.
His size is reminiscent of Calvin Johnson, and while he’s far from comparable, his physcial attributes match up perfectly. Also, their motions and long-stride are similar. With ample size like Claypool possesses, his potential is sky-high and could be worthy of a third-round pick if he falls.
The upcoming NFL Draft has one of the best WR classes in recent memory, so there will be plenty of options to choose from, but Claypool remains a sleeper option that would fit the bill nicely in Garrett’s offense. With the Giants missing a big, physical wideout, Claypool becomes an enticing option, and Jones would only benefit from his services.