Back in April, the New York Giants used one of their multiple seventh-round selections (No. 238 overall) on T.J. Brunson, a versatile inside linebacker from South Carolina who’s expected to compete for a spot on the 53-man roster. If he does make the team, he’ll likely provide depth behind Blake Martinez, Ryan Connelly, and David Mayo.
But what’s tough right now for Brunson, and any first-year player for that matter, is the fact that NFL teams are undergoing virtual workouts amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s a different feel for everyone but makes it that much tougher for rookies to learn the playbook and really adapt to the speed of the pros.