The New York Giants will likely be looking to take a tight end with the 23rd overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. Miami’s David Njoku is a potential selection and the New Jersey native is close with a former Giants tight end, one he considers a mentor.

Former Giant Jeremy Shockey, also a Miami product, was the last tight end to be drafted by Big Blue in the first round. Njoku told the Post that they are friends and that playing for the Giants would be a good fit for him.

“Yes, I’m very close with him,” Njoku told The Post. “We talk a lot. He told me it’s the place to be, the Giants, the fans are great, atmosphere is great, we both love ball. It would be home also. It would be huge.”

While the Giants have other pieces in the tight end room, including 2016 sixth-round pick Jerell Adams, there is a major possibility Njoku is drafted 23rd overall should still be available, which also is no guarantee.

Njoku said he met Shockey at a football camp in which the two discussed a variety of aspects about the tight end position. Shockey, who strung several strong years together with the Giants, showed Njoku some tricks of the trade.

“We talked about defenses and how to beat certain coverages with routes,” Njoku said. “Our bond kept growing, and now I like to call him a really close friend of mine and a great mentor.”

Shockey also proved they have a strong relationship by giving the 20-year-old prospect a shoutout on Instagram.

Njoku, being a Giants fan growing up, watched Shockey play in his six seasons with the team and sees the Super Bowl champion tight end as an all around mentor in the process he’s currently in.

“Being from New Jersey, the Giants were definitely a big part of me, so I recall watching the Giants and him going crazy, doing really well,” said Njoku. “I can talk to him about anything at all because he’s been through the whole process. He guides me, tells me what’s wrong and what’s right.”

The Giants have plenty of areas they can address with the 23rd overall pick in the draft but should Njoku still be available when the Giants are on the board, it would be tough to pass him up.