Danny-Shelton

Washington nose tackle Danny Shelton landed with the Giants in NFL.com's first mock draft.

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Mel Kiper Jr. is the biggest name in the mock draft game. He mocks and most people listen, even if it's for entertainment purposes only.

Maybe it's because of that hair. Or maybe it's the pronounced enunciations or his longevity in the business. Whatever the reason, Kiper's the main attractive. So when he came out with his first mock draft earlier this week and gave the Giants Iowa offensive lineman Brandon Scherff with the ninth pick, it inevitably garnered a lot of attention. And a lot of cheers from offensive linemen hungry Giants fans.

But while Kiper is the marquee name, he may not be the most credible or have the best credentials. NFL.com analyst Daniel Jeremiah is a former NFL scout who has worked in quality personnel departments in Baltimore and Philadelphia. He knows a thing or two or three about the scouting process and the NFL Draft.

So it should open eyes who he has slotted for the Giants, and where he has Scherff slotted (as the 25th pick). It's quite a difference of opinion.

Here's Jeremiah's mock draft pick for the Giants and other selections from around the web in this week's Giants mock draft roundup.

Daniel Jeremiah, NFL.com

Danny Shelton, NT, Washington

"The Giants need to get stronger up front and Shelton is a force against the run. He would slow down the rushing attacks in Dallas and Philadelphia."

CBS Sports

Dane Brugler

Shane Ray, DE, Missouri

"The Giants need to address the pass rush position on the edges, especially if Jason Pierre-Paul tests free agency as expected. Ray has terrific first step quickness to beat tackles off the snap and finish in the backfield."

Rob Rang

Landon Collins, S, Alabama

"There is plenty of blame to go around in Gotham as the Giants struggled in 2014 despite an overhaul of the roster last offseason. GM Jerry Reese has won before gambling on the upside of talented pass rushers and given the exciting talent at the position this year he could roll the dice again, especially if free agent Jason Pierre-Paul leaves. Adding an intimidating presence for the secondary, however, should also be a priority."

SI.com, Chris Burke

Shaq Thompson, LB, Washington

"NFL offenses continue to diversify, spreading the field to get more athletes involved. The transition has put even more of a premium on defenders who can handle a multitude of roles. Enter Thompson, a 6-foot-2, 225-pound talent with three-down potential, be it as a linebacker or safety. New York needs all the energy it can get on defense."

Dan Kadar, SB Nation's Mocking the Draft

La'el Collins, OT, LSU

"The Giants have put together a decent offensive line, but could still use one more piece to bolster the overall unit. Collins could be brought in to play any number of positions, other than center."

Walter Football

Andrus Peat, OT, Stanford

"The Giants will consider taking a left tackle with this selection. There's no telling how much longer William Beatty will be around, given his contract status (due about $19 million over the next three years). In the meantime, Andrus Peat can start at right tackle, which would allow Justin Pugh to move inside to upgrade one of the guard spots. Peat, who changed his mind about returning to Stanford, would then ultimate move into the blind-side spot once Beatty moves on."

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