The New York Giants have been one of the more disappointing teams in 2019, but they're faring a lot better than they did last season. Thanks to the talent that has accumulated with the team, the fans have a more positive outlook from the season and, subsequently, heading into the 2020 NFL Draft.
Since the Giants are likely going to be at the top of the draft, there is a treasure trove of talent that they can go for. There are plenty of ways they can approach this, but the most logical decision they can take in their situation is EDGE Chase Young.
The Ohio State defensive end is in this third (and likely final) year playing collegiate football. He has the unique skill set of power and speed that makes him an instantly desirable player among the teams in need of defensive help in the NFL.
The stat sheet tells you all you need to learn about Young. He's been nearly unstoppable for the Buckeyes, in large part due to his 6-5, 265-pound body. He's an unstoppable defender that completed a total of 29 tackles, one pass deflection, and 13.5 sacks in only eight appearances in 2019.
Young's numbers can make him the best defensive end and (arguably) the most intriguing player in the 2020 Draft.
It's a no-brainer that the Giants must pick him with their first-round pick. While it's true that there's plenty of incredible offensive talent in the roster, they should exert more effort into establishing their defense.
Moreover, they have quite a capable duo that's already making waves in the league. Daniel Jones is still inconsistent, but he has shown plenty of glimpses of quality that cannot be ignored any longer.
Saquon Barkley is another important figure for the Giants. His explosive rookie season has put plenty of defensive coordinators put two to three men on him every time. That's his gravitas as a player.
However, their duo is surrounded by incompetence and failure. Their defense is also among the worst in the NFL when it comes to sacking the QB, pressuring him to make a premature pass, and total yards allowed this season.
This culture of defeat is a tough stench to remove, and it may take teams years to fix this broken mentality. However, a player like Young would be able to impact the defense.
He has the physical tools and natural talent to become the best defender in the entire NFL. If they pick him and give him a proper chance to develop, there's no reason why the Giants shouldn't take him.
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