New York Giants must address these five issues in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Joe Schoen, general manager of the New York Giants, has been aggressive this summer in adding tight end Darren Waller to the squad through free agency and a major trade. In order to improve upon their 9-7-1 record from the previous season, the club still needs to cover a number of gaps.

Thankfully, New York will have 10 picks in the 2023 NFL Draft, which begins on Thursday night. On Schoen’s decision with the 25th overall pick in the event, there is still much speculation. To improve a roster that is currently improving, the organization must utilize all of its picks this month.

Here are the areas that the New York Giants need to address during the course of the three days of the NFL Draft this year.

The New York Giants must locate two offensive lineman for the inside.

The interior offensive line is without a doubt the team’s largest area of concern. Last season, this team frequently lost the line of scrimmage fight, and now they must fill the void left by free agents Jon Feliciano and Nick Gates.

Prior to Day 3 of the draft, Schoen must select a center and a guard. Big Blue could select Minnesota center John Michael Schmitz, who is thought to be the best center in this draft, with the 25th overall pick, but they could also select Ohio State center Luke Wypler in Round 2 or Steve Availa from TCU, who has experience at every position along the line except left tackle.

Schoen needs two center and guard alternatives who can start in Week 1 when the draft concludes on Saturday.

Find a cornerback who can start
Schoen must make acquiring one of the best corners a top priority. Adoree’ Jackson, who has a history of injuries, is the only corner on the team who has so far proven they can play against the best receivers in this league.

Due to this, Maryland’s Deonte Banks and Penn State’s Joey Porter Jr. are considered potential Round 1 picks. Cam Smith of South Carolina might be a choice if he’s still available in Round 2, and in later rounds, Schoen should keep an eye on Stanford’s Kyu Blue Kelly and TCU’s Tre’Vius Hodges-Tomlinson.

Giants must find a dynamic wide receiver.
The passing game has been badly lacking in big plays in New York’s offense for a very long time. The squad still lacks a clear number-one wideout despite the signing of Parris Campbell and the retention of Darius Slayton, Sterling Shepard, and Isaiah Hodgins.

They are in severe need of a receiver who can separate and run well after the catch. If Schoen decides to go that route, USC’s Jordan Addison, who visited the team earlier this month, would seem to be the ideal selection at 25. Cedric Tillman of Tennessee could be available at selection number 57 if Schoen elects to wait one round before selecting a wide receiver. Tillman would have likely been selected in the first round if it weren’t for an ankle injury he had last year.

Look for solutions to the inside linebacker problems.

acquiring a free agent Although Bobby Okereke will undoubtedly improve New York’s run defense, which placed 27th last year, the team still has to acquire depth to go with Micah McFadden, Darrian Beavers, and Jarrad Davis, all of whom were re-signed for one season.

In the first three rounds, Schoen should focus on other positions, but he must locate another inside linebacker who can contribute right away to the defense and special teams.

In the later rounds, New York needs to select a running back.

Saquon Barkley’s contract predicament has taken center stage in recent weeks due to his dissatisfaction with receiving the franchise tag and the team’s apparent unwillingness to enter into contract talks at this time.

Even though Barkley skipped a voluntary exercise last week and may chose to skip future offseason workouts, you can count on him to be in uniform when the new season kicks off. However, there’s a good chance that 2023 will be his final campaign with the squad.

A general manager must constantly consider the future, so if a running back falls to them late in the draft who is high on their want list, they must select him. This year, Matt Breida is anticipated to serve as Barkley’s primary backup; however, following the season, he will be a free agent.

Mohamed Ibrahim of Minnesota should be available for Schoen to pick up in the late rounds because to his history of injuries. You can’t ignore the three 1,000-yard seasons he had in college despite his injury problems. His potential would make it worthwhile to take the chance late in the round.