New York Giants: Grading every pick in the 2020 NFL Draft

Round 7, Pick 218: Carter Coughlin, Edge, Minnesota

Grade: A

The Giants found themselves a project edge rusher in Minnesota’s Carter Coughlin. The intriguing thing about Coughlin is the athletic traits he displayed on film and at the 2020 NFL Combine. At 6-3, 236 pounds, he ran a 4.57=second 40-yard dash and he jumped 36 inches.

The former Minnesota standout does a great job converting speed to power despite being undersized. He’ll likely come in and dominate special teams and, who knows, maybe he can steal a roster spot and work himself into special packages.

Round 7, Pick 238: T.J. Brunson, LB, South Carolina

Grade: A

The New York Giants may have found themselves a day on special teams ace who could become a leader. T.J. Brunson won several team awards including the Leadership Award while at South Carolina. He’s the type of player you want in a meeting room, a leader with a tenacious attitude and grit.

Brunson is an experienced backer who player over 2,000 snaps displaying solid pass-rushing skills, quickness, and speed. At 6-0, 230 pounds, he’s an undersized backer who can be used as blitz linebacker. This was a solid pick by the Giants who will contribute right away as a special teams player, if not more.

Round 7, Pick 247: Chris Williamson, CB, Minnesota

Grade: B

Compensatory picks are camp-bodies, but it’s not to say they cannot become diamond in the roughs. Perhaps that’s what the former Minnesota cornerback Chris Williamson is. At 6-0, 205 pounds, Williamson fits ideally as a big nickel, a position he played at Minnesota. He doesn’t have great explosiveness, however, thanks to his size and ability to understand route combinations; he is intriguing as a potential sub-package linebacker.

Round 7, Pick 255: Tae Crowder, LB, Georgia

Grade: C

The Giants looked to add depth to their linebacker, albeit with a pick who isn’t likely to make the roster. Still, there are some things to like about Tae Crowder that will make him a solid special teams contributor.

For starters, he has ideal height and weight at 6-3, 235 pounds. He’s a good mover who displays excellent athletic traits on film. Crowder has the speed and quickness to play sideline-to-sideline. Thanks to his length and athleticism he could develop into a solid pass defender.