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NFL Mock Draft 7.0: Giants, Patriots trade up; Redskins land defensive help

By Jacob Camenker

MIAMI, FL - NOVEMBER 03: Daniel Jones #17 of the Duke Blue Devils heads to the sidelines in the second half against the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - NOVEMBER 03: Daniel Jones #17 of the Duke Blue Devils heads to the sidelines in the second half against the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /
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JACKSONVILLE, FL – DECEMBER 30: Montez Sweat #9 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs reacts after a tackle for loss against the Louisville Cardinals during the TaxSlayer Bowl at EverBank Field on December 30, 2017 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Bulldogs won 31-27. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FL – DECEMBER 30: Montez Sweat #9 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs reacts after a tackle for loss against the Louisville Cardinals during the TaxSlayer Bowl at EverBank Field on December 30, 2017 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Bulldogs won 31-27. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

6. player. 31. . Edge Rusher. Mississippi State. Montez Sweat

For a long time, it seemed likely that the Giants would take a quarterback with this pick. But now, it’s becoming increasingly clear that they won’t. Instead, they seem likely to target a player to help their edge rush. And with two first-round picks, that may be a sensible move.

This is a top-heavy but talented edge class. The first-round talent at the position is close to elite, so by selecting an edge player with the No. 6 pick, the Giants would guarantee that they will get at least one top-notch talent in this class.

At this point in the draft, Montez Sweat and Rashan Gary are probably the best defensive line prospects on the board. Sweat is more of an edge player in the Giants’ scheme while Gary would play the five-technique in the 3-4 defense. But of the two, Sweat projects to have a better impact at the next level.

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Sweat is a big, strong, and long athletic threat off the edge. He totaled 22.5 sacks during his final two seasons at Mississippi State and demonstrated solid all-around ability in run defense and as a pass rusher. He has good strength and some serious pass rushing moves, and the length on his 6-6 frame should give him a chance to make some plays at the next level.

Sweat shocked many people by running a 4.41 time in the 40-yard dash and showed well in the athletic testing at the combine. His athletic ability on tape doesn’t quite match up with his testing, but he has the upside to get better and more fluid with better coaching. James Bettcher should be able to get the most out of him and he could have double-digit sacks early in his career.

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