Four 2018 draft picks will start or fill prominent roles for the Giants as they move full-speed ahead into this season.
Force-feeding first-year players onto the field is usually a sign of desperation, and some of that is taking place here. The first two picks, running back Saquon Barkley and guard Will Hernandez, were deemed worthy of starting upon arrival and nothing they showed indicates otherwise.
Counting on a rookie, or two, is the norm around the NFL. The Giants will count on four or them, giving this draft class a make-or-break feel to Pat Shurmur’s first season as Giants coach.