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Jone"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections New York Giants NewsGiants Training Camp 2016Giants vs. Eagles 2015 , Week 17New York Giants News2019 NFL DraftWould Duke QB Daniel Jones be worth 17th pick in NFL Draft? Analysts are mixedNew,160commentsJones gets chance to impress Tuesday at Duke Pro DayEDTShareTweetShareShareWould Duke QB Daniel Jones be worth 17th pick in NFL Draft? Analysts are mixedDaniel JonesJohn David Mercer-USA TODAY SportsThe last of the Big 4 quarterbacks, or maybe the first quarterback in the second tier depending upon your perspective, of the 2019 NFL Draft class gets his chance to show off for NFL scouts on Tuesday. That’s because Duke will hold its Pro Day, with quarterback Daniel Jones the featured attraction.Kyler Murray of Oklahoma, Drew Lock of Missouri and Dwayne Haskins, considered the top three quarterbacks, have all held their Pro Days. The Giants were well-represented at each of those workouts. With GM Dave Gettleman and co-owner John Mara both having expressed a preference for finding a quarterback in this draft to groom behind Eli Manning, Jones figures to get similar attention from Giants’ brass.Jones has been a polarizing evaluation for draft analysts. Some see a player worthy of Round 1 consideration, perhaps as early as No. 6 overall — the Giants’ first pick. Others see a player who will, at best, be an average NFL starter and should not be considered unless heremains available to the Giants in Round 2, where they have the 37th overall selection.I reached out to several talent evaluators for their opinions on Jones. I asked them specifically if they felt Jones would be deserving should the Giants want to select a quarterback with their second first-round selection, 17th overall. Below, their answers.Matt Williamson, Locked on NFL podcastWilliamson is also a former NFL scout and ESPN analyst.“From what I have seen of Jones, he looks like a second round prospect. I get that QBs get bumped up and deservedly so , but I would be far more comfortable taking him early in the second round (or Will Grier for that matter).”Scott Wright, Draft Countdown“Jones is my QB4 and I have him as more of a Top 50 value, but it’s impossible to overpay for a QB. If they Giants like Jones I don’t have an issue at No. 17.”Dane Brugler, The Athletic“No. I have a second round grade on Jones. I think he can develop into a B-level starter in the NFL. He is a cerebral passer with active feet and eyes, but he doesn’t have any exceptional physical traits and his internal clock needs work.”Dan Kadar, SB Nation“If you can cut out the familiarity with him due to the David Cutcliffe connection and the high value of quarterbacks, no. He’s actually sort of similar to Manning in terms of his pocket movement and how he throws the ball. His arm is fairly average. His leadership attributes have been questioned. He was just okay at the Senior Bowl when he had a higher level of talent than he had at Duke. It’s also hard sell if you consider the stats of Jones being seventh in quarterback rating, sixth in completion percentage and eighth in yards per attempt just in the ACC last season. He’s worth a pick in the second round. And maybe he’s a good player to develop because he’s poised, tough and can read a defense. But it’s hard to see first round traits in him.”Charlie Campbell, Walter FootballCampbell is a believer. From Campbell’s scouting report on Jones:Jon Ledyard, Draft NetworkLedyard said he did not believe Jones was worth the 17th selection, and pointed me to his scouting report on the Duke quarterback. Here is Ledyard’s summary:Be sure to com back as we will have more from Jones’ Pro Day once we find out how it went and who represented the Giants. It has been well established by now that the New York Giants need to continue to pour resources into their offensive line. Not only do they need to find long-term starters at right tackle and center, they also need to continue to build their depth at every position. Ohio State interior lineman Michael Jordan declared early for the draft, and has the tools and versatility to intrigue scouts. Could he be a part of the Giants’ continuing offensive line rebuild? MeasurablesHeight: 6-foot-6Weight: 312 pounds (listed)ProsAthletic lineman. Moves easily as a puller or at the second level in the run game, as well as mirroring defenders in pass protection.Versatile player. Has started at both left guard and center.Works well in double-teams, as well as working off blocks to reach second-level defenders. Consistently looks for work. Good length, and flashes the ability to create movement on the offensive line.ConsNeeds to be more consistent in keeping his hips down and pad level lower.Occasionally struggles to anchor against bull rushes and can get put on skates.Needs to be more aggressive delivering his punch to defenders.Height and long legs work against him if his hips rise. Hands might not be quick enough to remain at center.Prospect Video(Center , number 73) Does He Fit The Giants?The Giants need help at center (even if they like Jon Halapio, competition at the position would be good) and depth across the board. Jordan has experience at both guard and center, along with the frame and athleticism that suggest he could be a “Super Sub” in the mold of Kevin Boothe. Considering the Giants’ need for both starters and depth all along their offensive line, Michael Jordanis certainly a fit if the value is right.He is at his best when playing in double-teams or as a puller. In those situations his athleticism comes to the fore and he is able to seal off defenders from the play or work to the second level. He isn’t a mauling lineman, though when he is able to keep his pads down he flashes the ability to give defenders a hard jolt and put them back on their heels. Instead, he excels at playing angles and gaining position, rather than digging linemen out of gaps through brute strength. Center in a zone-heavy scheme might be his best position in the NFL, as it would take advantage of his that athleticism and ability to work off of double-teams. His ability to pull, however, might open up some interesting play-action concepts, where he pulls to the outside, only to become a defacto OT for the pass. Whether or not he is able to become a starter or simply a utility sixth man will depend on whether or not he is able to continue to develop his technique and consistently keep his pads down. His could final draft grade could vary wildly between teams, depending on scheme fit, what position (or positions) they think he will play, and how much development they think he could need.

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