When the New York Giants originally drafted outside linebacker Carter Coughlin out of Minnesota in 2020, they didn’t imagine he would end up playing in 14 games, starting in two. Playing in 18% of the teams defensive snaps, Coughlin made an impact in multiple ways, picking up a sack, 17 combined tackles, and two quarterback hits.
While Coughlin’s role expanded when teammates Lorenzo Carter and Oshane Ximines were knocked out for the remainder of the season, he had trouble stopping the run due to a slender frame. However, Coughlin was one of the highest-graded pass rushers at the collegiate level, and he showcased some of that potential last season, picking up nine hurries.