There were some who were caught off guard when the New York Giants selected defensive tackle Jordon Riley in Round 7 of the 2023 NFL Draft, making him the 243rd overall selection.
The NFL Mock Draft Database listed Riley as the 567th overall prospect, and 57th-ranked defensive tackle.
So, what made the Giants draft Riley?
“He’s got some gifts that you can’t give him as a coach. You know, he’s six five, he’s 325 pounds. He is a big strong man,” defensive line coach Andre Patterson said in the spring. “The gifts he has, a coach can’t give you that.