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Amazing
Absolutely love this draft
Pat Leonard
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The #Giants picked Toledo DT Darius Alexander at No. 65 overall at the top of the third round
The Giants overlooked a need for more interior talent and depth last season. Now they add Alexander, a 6-4, 305-pound Senior Bowl standout who was second-team All-MAC last season
Alexander spent 6 years in college and turns 25 in August. Hopefully helps the run defense immediately and continues to develop as a pass rusher
I like the emphasis up front in this draft. Giants should be giants.
Good value...solid player..huge plus for Dex..defense has a real chance to be formidable...need more trench warfare on both sides..Remaining picks hopefully add more depth on both sides. Can't complain ...I thought Alexander would have been gone. :ok:
https://x.com/MattBowen41/status/1906838003575558473
I am not a fan of drafting 25+ year old college prospects as they have limited physical growth and the ROI is less than ideal.
https://x.com/DanSchneierNFL/status/1915942401505415323
What a draft so far. We have a DL that is as close to Eagles talent and depth as anyone in the NFL.
Ley's grab an OL player or big threat RB.
FRom what I read he is more of a pass rusher than a run stopper.
Maybe tomorrow we can draft Cam Skataboo
Beautiful. This draft is working out so well. We might even get a nice rb in round 4 again. They can pick a bunch of punters with the rest of the picks and I would still love this draft. Next season we wont win many games, but we will lead the leaugue in sacks and be a force on defense. It's gonna be fun to watch if the offense can even score 21 points a game.
Quote from: kingm56 on April 25, 2025, 09:41:14 PMI am not a fan of drafting 25+ year old college prospects as they have limited physical growth and the ROI is less than ideal.
This is the only downside to the pick. He's pretty old already. But the value and need is perfect.
I keep hearing he flashes budget Chris Jones, and if we can get the generic Chris Jones at any point sign me up for that, and at 65 nonetheless.
Quote from: Philosophers on April 25, 2025, 09:42:04 PMWhat a draft so far. We have a DL that is as close to Eagles talent and depth as anyone in the NFL.
Ley's grab an OL player or big threat RB.
I echo your sentiments exactly!
The draft is done for today for the Giants and, with the three additions they have made thus far, the defense has addressed both talent and need. The offense has tossed the dice on their future at quarterback with great conviction.
My modest expectation going in was to increase the team's talent to narrow the gap between themselves and their division rivals. We'll analyze that when the draft wraps up tomorrow, but I think it is safe to say they haven't hurt themselves so far, so good on them for a well planned and executed draft after day two!
Bring it home in style, Big Blue!
Peace!
Quote from: MightyGiants on April 25, 2025, 09:31:31 PMDiscuss
Rich: Looks like "the guy from Toledo" (as I called him today) wasn't gone after all. You just never know!
He'll sub for Dex when a rest is needed (Dex isn't getting any younger... neither is Darius -almost 25).
Projects as a 3-technique, but is versatile. IMO, a diamond in the rough (or a Rocket on the launch pad).
Bob
PS. They are the Toledo Rockets.
Quote from: ViewFromSection129 on April 25, 2025, 09:51:11 PMThis is the only downside to the pick. He's pretty old already. But the value and need is perfect.
129: I hadn't noticed your post & also noted that he'll be 25 by the time the season starts.
But beggars cant' be choosers. We were darn lucky he was still there.
Depending how you count, eight or nine DL's went in Round 2.
Bob
Connor Hughes
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Talking to three different defensive coaches at the moment. First time this has happened since covering NFL ...
All three said the exact same thing when I asked them about #Giants DT Darius Alexander: "Love him."
Why? Might be a rotational player to start, but has ability to develop into a three-down guy who's equally as disruptive against the run as he is pass. Crazy athlete who "hasn't even scratched surface of what he can become because of scheme, school."
That defensive front Joe Schoen is building looks really, really scary.
Quote from: Philosophers on April 25, 2025, 09:42:04 PMWhat a draft so far. We have a DL that is as close to Eagles talent and depth as anyone in the NFL.
Ley's grab an OL player or big threat RB.
If Carter is indeed Micah parsons 2.0
And Alexander can help clog the lanes on run downs
I dare say we may have a better front 7 than the eagles
https://x.com/BobbySkinner_/status/1915949347943969144
Justin Penik
@JustinPenik
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Darius Alexander advanced stat rankings among 2025 draft eligible IDL per PFF:
3rd: Pass rush win rate in true pass sets
7th: Pass rush productivity in true pass sets
4th: QB hits
4th: Sacks
10th: Total run stops
10th: Average depth of tackle
Quote from: Brooklyn Dave on April 25, 2025, 09:47:24 PMFRom what I read he is more of a pass rusher than a run stopper.
This is not accurate.
"A stout run defender, he ranked 11th nationally with 27 stops and a 90.3 run defense grade that ranks 3rd in FBS behind only Mason Graham and Walter Nolen."
This Giants defense should be an absolute problem for just about every opponent. The offense doesn't need to put up 30 points a game. 20 might be more than enough. With even semi-competent QB play they should be able to get to 20 most days.
I really like this pick. The right position if we are trying to build a strong D. I don't care about his age in R3. Hopefully he can make the step up to NFL and beat out our journeymen vets to nail down 3T.
Alexander is a get-off..power athlete..he can move in the pass rush game..lots to like from his tape..long arms..explosive. The knock may be his level of competition with Toledo..but should impact and work into a rotation almost immediately.
He is quicker than I thought. The Giants D has to get into more third and longs..get takeaways..get off the field..the run defense must..must improve..and they know it.
https://x.com/mattbowen41/status/1916126338299400235?s=46&t=1vcQIN8GqF5J2oLdxEVEJQ
Quote from: MightyGiants on April 25, 2025, 10:07:05 PMJustin Penik
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Darius Alexander advanced stat rankings among 2025 draft eligible IDL per PFF:
3rd: Pass rush win rate in true pass sets
7th: Pass rush productivity in true pass sets
4th: QB hits
4th: Sacks
10th: Total run stops
10th: Average depth of tackle
Rich: I haven't mentioned this stuff due to level-of-competition issues.
It was a factor. Virtually every better-than-decent DL who played at a major school went before him.
IMO, he essentially is already a pro football player. Has been in school five years, during which, so far I can determine, he still didn't choose a major field of study. In other words, it's tough to conclude that he's in college for any reason other than the chance to play football and make that his career.
Bob
Quote from: MightyGiants on April 26, 2025, 09:50:58 AMhttps://x.com/mattbowen41/status/1916126338299400235?s=46&t=1vcQIN8GqF5J2oLdxEVEJQ
IMHO, one of the best picks in the 2nd round was OT Ozzy Trapilo by the Bears. I was really hoping he'd fall into the 3rd and become a NY Giant :(
Not knocking the Giants' pick as I think our defensive line is moving towards the best in the NFL, so I'm glad we got Alexander. I just really, really wanted Trapilo
The Giant Insider Podcast and Newspaper
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Nobody was more happy to draft Darius Alexander than DL coach Dre Patterson and assistant DL coach Bryan Cox.
Both told Alexander they hope they land him.
Schoen did. Time to work.
This kid dominated the Senior Bowl. This kid is loyal, staying at Toledo when he could have transferred. Love everything about this pick.