Ryan Connelly is not your average late-round rookie.
The Giants selected the Wisconsin product in the fifth round of this spring’s draft to provide much-needed depth at inside linebacker with the expectation he would make his living on special teams.
Connelly already is proving he’s capable of more.
With Alec Ogletree already entrenched at one inside linebacker spot, the second is up for grabs. B.J. Goodson, who is entering his fourth season, and Tae Davis, who is entering his second, came into training camp as the primary competitors for that spot. Connelly is working with the second team, where he already is commanding the huddle.