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Dominique Easley, who tore his ACL at Florida last season, is showing teams that he's healthy.

(USA Today Sports)

Dominique Easley, viewed by some as the top defensive tackle prospect in this year's draft before a second torn ACL last season, worked out for 17 teams today down in Florida.

Among those on hand to view the former Gator, who says he's "80 percent" and will be healthy in time for offseason training activities, were the Giants, according to a person familiar with the team's plans who requested anonymity.

Easley will follow today's visit with a series of five rapid-fire visits next week, though the Giants will not be one of them. On that end, keep in mind that Easley's private meetings were limited in order to keep his rehabilitation on schedule.

At 6-2, 288, Easley is thought of as one of the most disruptive interior rushers in the draft. While not as much of a space eater as Linval Joseph, the Giants could use his skill set at a few spots along the offensive line. The team has been linked to former Pittsburgh defensive tackle Aaron Donald in some mock drafts, but Easley is a little thicker and may be available later on in the draft.

What he lacks in pure bulk, he makes up for with a relentless drive at the line. That is backed up by some pretty impressive tape during his healthy weeks at Florida. Watch the push he gets against Tennessee here:

The Giants won't be the only team interested. Some projections have him climbing back up to the second round.