Georgia offensive lineman Andrew Thomas during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn on Nov. 16, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. Credit: AP/Butch Dill
There is no such thing as a straight path to the NFL, but for this year’s group of Giants rookies, the final steps on that journey have been particularly meandering. It began with the cancellation of many pro days and team visits, a draft that was held in the commissioner’s basement, an edict to stay away from their new home facility, enrollment in the oddest of online classes, and finally, in the past week, a series of COVID-19 tests paired with strict hotel room isolation.