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Make or Break

The New York Giants own 12 draft picks in the 2019 NFL Draft, matching the New England Patriots for the most in the league.

Unfortunately for the Giants, they may need to hit on all 12 if they hope to compete for a division crown in the near future..

The G-Men are in the midst of one of the oddest rebuilds in team history, in which they've seemingly constructed a roster under the premise that they were legitimate contenders the past two seasons.

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Nevertheless, they are picking in the top six for the second year in a row -- go figure.

Trading away the likes of Odell Beckham, Olivier Vernon, Damon Harrison, and Eli Apple has allowed NYG to accumulate a plethora of picks, though they are still handicapped by the enormous salaries consumed by Eli Manning ($23m), Nate Solder ($17m), and Janoris Jenkins ($14.75m) -- each of whom is on the wrong side of 30.

However, eight of New York's 12 picks come in the fourth round or later, though they do hold three of the first 37 overall selections.

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Round 1, Pick 6

Given the Giants albatross of a roster, they could go in almost any direction.

But with their top young talents - Saquon Barkley, Sterling Shepard, and Evan Engram - manning the skill positions on the offensive side of the ball, it may be time to find Eli's successor.

In the event the G-Men opt for a new signal-caller, Ohio State's Dwayne Haskins could get the nod at No. 6.

Despite the NFL's new glitzy offensive schemes, the Giants seem to be one of the league's "old-school" organizations, for better or worse, and the big body (6-foot-3, 231 pound) Haskins fits the mold.

Haskins is a true pocket passer, but overcomes his limited mobility with pinpoint accuracy and a big arm -- (remind you of anyone? Ahem, maybe a younger Eli?).

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Round 1, Pick 17

Pick No. 17 was acquired as part of the Odell Beckham deal.

Assuming the Giants select Haskins -- though they could opt for talented defensive lineman Rashan Gary (Michigan) or Ed Oliver (Houston) at 6 -- they will still be in the market for a pass rusher.

Clemson's Clelin Ferrell could fill that void, or his teammate Christian Wilkins could slot in at nose tackle for NYG.

Ferrell is a well-rounded player with a skill set to hold up against the pass or run, while Wilkins is a surprisingly agile 315 pound interior lineman.

Mississippi State's Jeffrey Simmons, who has drawn comparisons to Ndamukong Suh, could also be in play.

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Round 2, Pick 37

By now, the Giants have gotten their quarterback and a stout defensive lineman -- and if they didn't opt for Haskins early, they could have selected either of Daniel Jones (Duke) or Drew Lock (Missouri) at 17.

Regardless of the selection, the Giants inconsistent offensive line will need to play better for whoever is at QB -- and the team can shore up the trenches by adding Kansas State offensive tackle Dalton Risner.

Risner won't overwhelm you with his athleticism, but he's proven to be a more than serviceable blocker -- and if he falters against speed rushers, he's a safe bet for a somewhat smooth transition to the interior of the line.

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Round 3, Pick 95

This pick also comes courtesy of the Beckham trade, and they just might use it to replace him.

At 6-foot-4, Colorado State receiver Preston Williams is long, tall, and fast, and could be just the elixir for a thin wide receiver corps.

Sterling Shepard returns, but the addition of Golden Tate likely forces him out of the slot -- but WIlliams could be the big body, deep threat the Giants need.

Alternatively, if the Giants chose an interior lineman and not an edge rusher earlier, they could select Louisiana Tech standout Jaylon Ferguson.

At 6-foot-5, Ferguson was a powerful edge rusher, who could improve his quickness at the next level and become a game-changer.

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Round 4, Pick 108 and 133

Despite the first four selections, the NYG secondary is still a mess.

Here's a chance to provide some depth, at the least.

Temple corner Rock Ya-Sin is the pick at 108.

Ya-Sin is a bit of a project with just one year of FBS experience under his belt, but he possesses all of the traits of a solid corner, size, strength, and quickness, although he'll need some seasoning.

At No. 133 the Giants are still hunting for secondary help and they could find it in the form of Kentucky defensive back Lonnie Johnson.

Johnson is a big body corner with superior athleticism, though he's proven inconsistent in coverage, but could ultimately develop into a steal.

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Round 5, Picks 142, 143, 171

The backend of this draft will be extremely important for an already hamstrung roster in need of depth.

The Giants should look to solidify their front seven with these three selections.

Buffalo linebacker Khalil Hodge, a solid tackler with sound technique, could fit in nicely alongside Alec Ogletree.

Other options include Auburn DT Dontavius Russell, as well as edge rushers Sutton Smith (NIU) and Malik Carney (UNC).

Russell, a mammoth in the middle of the line, could eat up space against the run, while Carney and Smith could both serve as situational pass rushers.

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Round 6, Pick 180

NYG could opt to use one of its fifth round selections on KeeSean Johnson, an athletic receiver out of Fresno State, but in round six they should turn their attention back to the o-line.

Elon's Oli Udoh and Ohio State's Michael Jordan could fill holes.

Udoh is an imposing right tackle, with skills against pass rushers and in run blocking, while Jordan, who could potentially be drafted earlier than round six, could become a fixture on the interior of the line.

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Round 7, Picks 232 and 245

In the seventh round, there's not necessarily a priority position, so the Giants could opt to take fliers, or cement their running back depth.

Yesterday, we examined Jamal Peters as a late-round option for the Jets, and he could also be desirable to NYG for similar reasons.

The Giants underwhelming secondary could use another corner, and if the Mississippi State product proves unreliable in coverage he could slide back to safety as insurance for Jabrill Peppers.

With the Giants final pick, they could opt to select a RB to spell Saquon Barkley, who is likely to shoulder the load and be relatively overworked by week 17.

Trayveon Williams (Texas A&M) and Stanford's Bryce Love could find a home backing up Barkley as intriguing late-round fliers.

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Time Will Tell

Unless the Giants plan on trading their remaining young talent for more draft picks next year, they likely won't have an opportunity to fill this many holes any time soon.

It's a boom or bust draft for the NYG front office, but only time will tell how a dozen 2019 selections will play out.

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