In less than one week, the former Duke signal-caller has become one of the most polarizing figures in the NFL. For a straight-laced franchise like the New York Giants, this is uncharted territory, with Fox Sports 1 analyst, Cris Carter, claiming racism was behind the pick.
Second-round selection Dexter Lawrence also has a steep climb as well, as the former Clemson player has been suspended due to PED usage. Lawrence’s fit on a defenses that already included Dalvin Tomlinson, B.J. Hill, and R.J. McIntosh.
Interestingly enough, the one pick that’s been given accolades was the third of the three-headed first-round trio, Deandrea Baker, cornerback from Georgia.