The New York Giants have certain positions to upgrade that are higher on the priority list than others. Tight end is likely one of those positions that is near the top of the priority list and they are looking at many options in the 2017 NFL Draft.

The 2017 draft class is full of talented tight ends and the Giants will likely invest in one of them. Miami tight end David Njoku is high on most draft boards but is reportedly very high on the Giants board.

Draft Analysts’ Tony Pauline reported that he was told the Giants are “very high” on the tight end from Miami. It isn’t clear whether they prefer Njoku over O.J. Howard but should either of them be available at the 23rd overall pick, the Giants will likely jump at drafting one of them.

ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. has Njoku ranked 22nd overall on his big board, one spot behind Howard. Kiper Jr. He believes that Njoku could be the first tight end to be drafted if he has a successful combine.

“Njoku is one of the fastest risers in this draft. The third-year sophomore was fantastic down the stretch of the Hurricanes’ season, with seven touchdowns over the last six games; he had just two career touchdowns before that. Njoku (6-4, 244) has stellar speed and is among the most athletic tight ends in recent years. He could be a weapon in the NFL. If he shows out for scouts at the combine, he could be the top tight end off the board.”

The Giants have many needs to address in both free agency and the draft, with tight end being among the top of their needs. As the draft approaches, Njoku is a name to keep an eye on.