Big Blue View · Apr 29, 2017
NFL Draft results: Why the Giants selected Dalvin Tomlinson
Dalvin TomlinsonWhat did the New York Giants see that led them to select defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft on Friday night. Let’s let them explain.
General manager Jerry Reese
“Big guy that we think can come in and compete for a starting job for us. Create a lot of competition at that position. He’s a two-gap type player. He can hold the point of attack, has that NFL toughness that we like and the profile that we like. We thought he was a terrific pick right here right now at this point in the draft.”
On whether need at defensive tackle increased when Johnathan Hankins left via free agency ...
