NFL: Combine

Florida defensive lineman Dante Fowler is one of many NFL draft prospects the Giants are interested in. (Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports)

(Update to add ASU WR Jaelen Strong)

INDIANAPOLIS — The Giants, like most teams at the NFL Scouting Combine, have been very busy here in Indianapolis.

While they may not be in a rush to lock up some of their big-name free agents, they have been diligent about doing their homework on draft prospects.

The different position groups have been trickling in day by day, with offensive linemen and tight ends meeting with teams on Wednesday, running backs and wide receivers on Thursday, and defensive linemen and linebackers on Friday. Nearly every team meets with these prospects informally, but it's the formal interviews that give an indication of a team's level of interest in a particular player.

"You learn a lot more about people here," said Giants coach Tom Coughlin on Thursday. "For me, it is the first opportunity to sit and talk with the player. You learn from that as well. It is a process. It is ongoing. This is a big part of it."

Here is a list of the players the Giants formally met with and some details about each prospect.

* Brandon Scherff, Iowa offensive tackle

Widely regarded as the top offensive line prospect in the entire draft. Experts believe he can be either a very good tackle or an elite guard in the NFL.

* La'el Collins, LSU offensive tackle

Considered the best right tackle prospect in the draft, though some have him pegged as a guard.

* Jamil Douglas, Arizona State offensive tackle

Referred to as a "freakish" athlete, but considered more of a finesse player who will have to move to the inside in the NFL. A mid-to-late round pick.

* Sean Hickey, Syracuse offensive tackle

A college teammate of Giants right tackle Justin Pugh, Hickey relies more on his technique than his athleticism, so he has less margin for error than some other tackle prospects. He's considered a late-round pick.

* Cedric Ogbuehi, Texas A&M offensive tackle

Ogbuehi was looking like a surefire first-round pick until he tore his ACL at the end of the 2014 season. He's athletic, with long arms, but the injury will affect his draft stock.

* TJ Clemmings, Pittsburgh offensive tackle

Clemmings, a Teaneck native, is an intriguing prospect, an ex-defensive linemen who made the transition to offensive tackle and did quite well. He's raw, but could be a sleeper pick in the second round.

* Dante Fowler, Florida defensive end

A supremely athletic outside linebacker with experience in 3-4 and 4-3 defenses. Fowler is considered one of the best pass rushing prospects in the draft.

* Bud Dupree, Kentucky outside linebacker

An explosive athlete with the ability to be a force in the running game and not embarrass himself in coverage.

* Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska running back

Abdullah is on the smaller side and doesn't project as an every-down back, but he's very fast and would be a nice complementary piece in the backfield.

* Jay Ajayi, Boise State running back

A big running back with speed and the versatility to be used in a variety of ways.

* Tevin Coleman, Indiana running back

Another big back who can pack a punch, but also has the speed to be a home-run hitter in the NFL.

* Duke Johnson, Miami running back

Johnson's small stature and receiving ability has drawn comparisons to Eagles running back Darren Sproles.

* Amari Cooper, Alabama wide receiver

Cooper is the best receiver in the draft, a highly productive college wideout who catches everything and gets open seemingly at will. Will most likely be off the board by the time the Giants pick.

* Jaelen Strong, Arizona State wide receiver

Talented and productive wideout who ran well at the Combine. Should be a first-round selection.

* Keith Mumphery, Michigan State wide receiver

A longshot draft prospect described as a good leader and run blocker, but lacks the athleticism required at his position.

* Devin Funchess, Michigan wide receiver

A big receiver, at 6-5, 230 pounds, who has been talked about as a potential tight end at the pro level.

* Sean Mannion, Oregon State quarterback

Mannion has the advantage of playing in a pro-style offense under Mike Riley at OSU, but lacks the arm strength of a starting-caliber passer. Considered a likely backup as a pro.

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