By Ryan Dunleavy | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

The Giants are swimming in NFL Draft picks.

That's a good thing because the pool of top talent on their roster needs replenishing after the departures of Landon Collins, Olivier Vernon and Odell Beckham and their virtual absence from the first week of NFL free agency.

Tied with the Patriots for the most picks in the draft with 12 (including two first-rounders), the Giants are sure to make more trades include picks, looking to package two or three to move up to get a better player.

The question is: Do they draft a quarterback? Pass on a young quarterback? Or trade for Josh Rosen?

For the sake of this 7-round mock draft, the Giants do not make any trades or trade for Rosen just to see what a 12-player haul would look like. Is it quarterback at No. 6, at No. 17 or not at all?

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FIRST ROUND (6): DL Quinnen Williams, Alabama

Williams isn't a stand-up rusher, but he can play on the front end of the 3-4 defense opposite 2018 third-round draft pick B.J. Hill. If he slips to No. 6, it will be a steal -- and it will be because Murray and Haskins went in the top five and pushed other prospects down. He had eight sacks in his only season as a starter. Not all pressure on the quarterback has to come from the "edge."

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NFL.com scouting report

Williams' hands, feet and overall movement are extremely efficient and he combines those features with short-area burst to create instant wins at the point of attack to propel him to the football. His play strength is good, but his lack of mass and length will show up at times against NFL competition. Despite having just a single season of headline production, his instincts, quickness and athleticism are projectable play traits that should allow for continued production against both the run and pass on the next level. Williams is an instant starter with Pro Bowl potential.

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FIRST ROUND (17): QB Drew Lock, Missouri

I'm clear on this: I think the Giants need to target Haskins, even if it means packaging picks together to trade up. But a report from ESPN suggests the Giants have little interest in scouting Haskins and don't see him as a fit.

This is the premium pick acquired in the trade of Odell Beckham and it opens up an array of options. There is no guarantee Lock will slip past No. 13 (Dolphins) or No. 15 (Redskins), but the Giants want to employ Kansas City model of quarterback grooming. And Lock is compared to a poor man's Patrick Mahomes.

If Lock is gone, will the Giants reach for Duke's Daniel Jones? He has ties to the Manning family but might not be worth a first-rounder.

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NFL.com scouting report

Full-field reader offering prototypical size and arm talent, but one that has a concerning lack of accuracy and consistency against top opponents. Inside of each game, Lock makes reads and throws that are worthy of an early pick. There will also be plays in the same game that highlight his random inaccuracy and issues defeating pocket pressure. He has as much pure talent as any quarterback from the 2018 draft, but he won't reach that lofty potential unless he improves his accuracy and learns to play with better in-game presence.

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SECOND ROUND (37): RT Dalton Risner, Kansas State

Risner could be a Day One starter at three positions -- guard, center or right tackle -- depending on what the Giants do between now and then. He started for three seasons at Kansas Sate and grew up modeling his game after fellow Colorado native Nate Solder. He even signed with the same agency. Solder is the Giants left tackle.

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NFL.com scouting report

He possesses average length and athletic ability, but with enough tape consumption, it becomes clear he has the necessary tools to get guys blocked on the NFL level. Risner is the same player on every snap with core strength, body control, and strong hands, allowing him to succeed on a relatively consistent basis. His position flexibility (started at right tackle and center) and play traits mirror those of former KSU standout Cody Whitehair. Risner will need to prove he can handle NFL edge speed, but a move inside could be a failsafe option for him.

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THIRD ROUND (95): EDGE Ben Banogu, TCU

The Giants did not have a player on their roster with more than 6.5 career sacks until signing free agent Markus Golden. That will change before the NFL Draft, but not so much so that pass-rushers are not a huge need. He had 20 sacks in three seasons, including 17 in two at TCU. He and Lorenzo Carter make a good pair of young outside linebackers.

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NFL.com scouting report

Edge player with good athleticism, who could struggle to translate to the next level unless he diversifies his approach as a rusher. His quickness created opportunities with inside moves and twists in college, but NFL tackles will shut and lock that interior door on him until he proves he can threaten them around the corner. Banogu could challenge for a nickel rush position in the future, but he still needs work.

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FOURTH ROUND (108): WR Andy Isabella, UMass

Isabella was one of the stars of the all-star game circuit and NFL Combine. If he slips out of the top 100, it will be because of questions about his size. But slot receivers are considered starters the way offense is played today. Julian Edelman won Super Bowl MVP. Isabella totaled 103 receptions for 1,698 yards (16.6 yards per catch) and 13 touchdowns 2018.

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NFL.com scouting report

Competitive, well-rounded slot target possessing both elite quickness and long speed to go with above-average play strength. Isabella has the feet and fakes to uncover in a hallway closet and the former high school sprint champion proved to Georgia that his ability to win deep should not be underestimated. Isabella could step into a high-volume slot role as a menace on option routes with the ability to add verticality from the slot. While the step up in competition will be pronounced, he has the traits to transition nicely into the NFL.

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FOURTH ROUND (132): CB Corey Ballentine, Washburn

The Giants need to target a veteran starter because they already have second-year cornerbacks Sam Beal and Grant Haley. But Beal is an injury risk and Haley's body could struggle with a bigger workload unless he puts on weight. Ballentine is a small-school prospect who could grow into a starter as he develops.

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NFL.com scouting report

Explosive, NFL-caliber athlete with outstanding speed and plus short-area quickness to match routes and drive on throws. Ballentine's long speed, play strength and twitch will be coveted by teams looking for man-cover talent. While he could find early reps as a plus special teams performer, his trip to the Senior Bowl should give teams an early indication of how quickly he can acclimate to a step up in competition in coverage.

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FIFTH ROUND (142): LB T.J. Edwards, Wisconsin

Edwards was better against the pass zone coverage than a man-to-man scheme, but he can challenge for a starting job immediately with the Giants. Aside from Alec Ogletree, the Giants have B.J. Goodson and Tae Davis as their inside linebackers. Edwards has good quickness and power and will play special teams.

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NFL.com scouting report

Stout four-year starter who shows up and does his job each week as a banger in the box with surprising ball skills to flip the field. He improved each season and his off-season weight loss is indicative of how seriously he takes the game. He lacks desired chase speed and might be maxed out as a player, but he doesn’t make many dire mistakes that hurt his team. Edwards is a backup inside linebacker for a 3-4 or 4-3 defense with the ability to step up and handle starter's duties if needed.

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FIFTH ROUND (143): S Saquan Hampton, Rutgers

The Giants have expressed interest in Hampton, who was labeled as a NFL prospect by Rutgers coach Chris Ash before the unheralded recruit even had much of a college resume. And Ash is a defensive backs coach by trade who oversaw an entire Ohio State secondary go to the NFL.

The Giants are re-doing safety by letting go of Landon Collins and (presumably) free-agent Curtis Riley and going with Jabrill Peppers and Antoine Bethea. Hampton looked good at Rutgers Pro Day after a strong NFL Combine.

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Safety prospect with good size whose college versatility could get whittled down to a more specific role. Hampton might not have the agility and coverage twitch to handle man coverage in the slot, and his run support is too passive when he's backed way off the line. His run support is more instinctive and effective as a down safety and he should be able to handle man coverage on big tight ends. He will need to crank up the aggression level and consistently play to his size to make it as a backup in the league.

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FIFTH ROUND (171): OG Dru Samia, Oklahoma

Giants offensive line coach Hal Hunter was at Oklahoma Pro Day, where he dined with projected first-round pick Cody Ford. But three other Sooners offensive linemen are expected to get drafted, with Samia being the last. No wonder quarterbacks Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray won back-to-back Heismans. They had so much time to move around.

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Vocal leader who has cut his teeth with an Oklahoma offensive line that has dripped with aggression and attitude during his four years as a starter. Samia is a loose-limbed, athletic guard whose foot quickness and second-level agility make him much more attractive as a move guard rather than a base-blocking option. His length and movement skills are a big plus, but issues with core strength and body control at the point of attack must be improved in order to survive against NFL power.

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SIXTH ROUND (180): DT Daylon Mack, Texas A & M

Mack gained some buzz at the East-West Shrine Game and maybe the former five-star recruit's career his back on track after disappointing sophomore and junior years nearly cost him his starting job as a senior. He could slide in as the backup for Dalvin Tomlinson in the middle of the 3-4. Veteran John Jenkins had the job last season but rarely played.

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Mack has been a largely underwhelming player for extended portions of his time at Texas A&M despite lofty expectations coming out of high school. However, he responded well to an off-season coaching staff change and a new defensive coordinator, and his play has helped to resuscitate his draft stock. While he has to prove he can build on his senior season, his mass and anchor could appeal to 3-4 or 4-3 teams looking to shore up the middle of their defense with a plugger in the later rounds.

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SEVENTH ROUND (232): RB L.J. Scott, Michigan State

The idea of pairing a 'big back' with Saquon Barkley seems strange. Why wouldn't you want Barkley on the field in pivotal third-and-1 and goal line situations? But the Rams found success using C.J. Anderson to take some of the load off of Todd Gurley. And the Giants, if out of playoff contention early again 2019, can't afford to add too much tread to Barkley's tires.

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Scott failed to hit the 1,000 yard mark during his career and had just one season averaging more than 4.8 yards per carry, but those numbers are not indicative of his NFL potential. Despite consecutive seasons of traffic jams in front of him, his vision and decisiveness has not been compromised. Scott is a volume ball-carrier whose pass-catching ability adds to his value as a potential starter, but he struggles to find explosive carries and might need to be part of a "thunder and lightning" pairing.

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SEVENTH ROUND (245): EDGE Jordan Brailford, Oklahoma State

Another pass-rusher. Just keep stocking up until the sacks come from somewhere. The Giants were second-to-last in sacks in the NFL last season. Remember when the Giants had Osi Umenyiora and Justin Tuck and still picked Mathias Kiwanuka and Jason Pierre-Paul as first-rounders? Time to get back stocking quantity.

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High-effort edge talent who became a disruptive presence this season thanks to scheme, motor and burst. Brailford's measurables fall a little short of NFL edge standards and his movement is more linear than lateral which creates limitations in space. He operates with decent play strength and hand violence, and he offers enough upfield rush for teams to work with. He's a likely middle round backup with special teams value, whose ceiling could be pushed higher by additional coaching.

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Ryan Dunleavy can be reached at rdunleavy@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @rydunleavy.