Offensive tackle or edge rusher?

Edge rusher or offensive tackle?

The Giants had two needs ranking above all else Friday night when the second day of the NFL Draft began, but, without a second-round pick in their arsenal, they had an agonizing wait until the end of the third round for some action.

Near the end of the third round, the Giants selected Old Dominion edge-rusher Oshane Ximines with the No. 95 pick, which was acquired in the trade that sent wide receiver Odell Beckham to the Browns. The Giants also picked defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (No. 17) overall with a pick in that trade.

NFL.com: Edge defender who needs to prove himself as run defender, but he could earn early reps as a nickel rush option. Ximines played as an even front end, but 3-4 teams could still have him on their radar depending on his athletic testing. His fully furnished repertoire of rush tactics could get him a look on Day 2 (Rounds 2-3) and give him a good chance to become an eventual starter in either a 4-3 or 3-4.

The Draft Network: NFL caliber athlete in terms of size, power, and quickness -- has a profile more advantageous to 3-4 OLB over 4-3 DE, though likely can offer positive traits at both. Has very active hands when attacking half-man tracks: incorporates a two-handed swipe, club/rip, and arm over. Hands arrive with good force and he can create shock displacement with two-handed stab. Handwork especially impresses when taking the inside track, which he does frequently. Grip strength when engaged seems solid.

Has good lateral quickness to attack half-man on offensive tackles. Plays with balance and body control necessary to execute counter moves and adjust rush plans according to OT set and QB depth; has great recognition abilities in this regard. Has some bend to flatten and finish after clearing hands.

Walter Camp Football: In the pass rush, Ximines is dangerous with his speed to get after the quarterback. He is quick off the snap and has the ability to sink his hips and shoulders to get around the corner. Once he makes the turn, Ximines has the closing speed to finish the play and get to the quarterback. He had a knack for splash plays for Old Dominion via some timely pass rushes. Ximines is quick, athletic, and agile to dodge and run around blocks. In the NFL, he will need to improve his repertoire of pass-rushing moves because using only a speed rush will be too predictable. He also needs to improve his hands and get better at shedding blocks. Ximines struggles to shed blocks, and pro tackles could give him lots of problems if they get their hands on him.

As a run defender, Ximines is at his best working upfield and trying to cause disruption in the backfield. He is going to have problems taking on pro offensive lines and holding his gap against downhill runs coming straight at him. Ximines must get stronger in order to hold his ground in run defense.

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