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The least-heralded of the Mississippi receivers Julian Love NFL Jersey , could Lodge be the third receiver for the Giants?"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections New York Giants NewsGiants Training Camp 2016Giants vs. Eagles 2015, Week 172019 NFL DraftWould Ole Miss’ DaMarkus Lodge be a value pick for the Giants?New,9commentsThe least-heralded of the Mississippi receivers, could Lodge be the third receiver for the Giants?ESTShareTweetShareShareWould Ole Miss’ DaMarkus Lodge be a value pick for the Giants?Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY SportsIt is rare for any school to have two players in the top 10 of any position group in the same draft class. Considering the NFL is generally comprised of the top one percent of college players, having two players at the same position at the top of the depth chart is impressive.Having three is an embarrassment of riches. That is what Ole Miss enjoyed with DaMarkus Lodge, A.J. Brown, and D.K. Metcalf. Three receivers who should be starting in the NFL in 2019. And while Brown and Metcalf have gotten most of the recognition Julian Love NFL Draft , Lodge is a talented receiver in his own right who could turn heads throughout the remainder of the draft process and as a professional. That depth, and variety, of talent is good news for the New York Giants, who could use a deep threat, a third receiver, and a potential replacement for Sterling Shepard. Could Lodge fill one or more of those potential needs for the Giants?MeasurablesProsDeep threat with strong acceleration off the line of scrimmage and a top gear to stretch defenses. Does a good job of varying stride length to throw off CBs’ timing. Quick feet and long speed make him dangerous after the catch.Has the physical tools to be a weapon outside at the next level.Typically gets a strong release off the line of scrimmage.Willing and physical blocker for his teammates.ConsRoute tree is limited by his role in Ole Miss’ offensive scheme.Hands are inconsistent. Didn’t produce against most talented opponents, or always produce up to his physical tools.Prospect VideoWhat They’re Saying - Jon Ledyard (The Draft Network - Scouting Report) Does He Fit The Giants?If the Giants are looking to expand their vertical passing game and find a third receiver who can stretch the field and potentially grow into something more Julian Love Buffalo Bills Jersey , then Lodge is a solid option. He might be somewhat limited initially in the Giants’ offense because of the importance of precision route running within the structure of the various route concepts. It isn’t that Lodge is a poor route runner, but rather that he is inexperienced after being primarily a vertical option in Ole Miss’ offense. He also struggles with his consistency catching the ball on occasion, and that could be exacerbated has he concentrates on learning a more varied route tree. Lodge excelled at creating highlight reel catches, hauling in passes he had no business catching or hanging on to. But then he would also let routine catches slip through his fingers. That might be a case of needing to develop more consistency in his concentration. Assuming Lodge is able to maximize his tools, build a varied route tree, and fix his concentration issues, he could be a high floor Authentic Christopher Slayton Jersey , high ceiling player at the next level. For the Giants the question might be whether they want to deviate from their (primarily) short and intermediate passing attack enough to target Lodge on the second day of the draft. Jon Halapio opened last season as the Giants’ starting center, but he only lasted two games before a broken leg knocked him out for the rest of the season.Halapio will have a chance to author a longer run in the lineup this year. Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports that Halapio will be tendered a contract as an exclusive rights free agent.Tendering a contract binds Halapio to the team for the 2019 season unless he decides to give up playing, so Halapio will be ready to go. His play early in the year drew praise from the Giants, but the line as a whole didn’t turn in any passable play until much later in the season.John Greco and Spencer Pulley stepped in at center after Halapio’s injury. Greco is set for true free agency this offseason.Raanan also reports that the team will tender fullback Elijhaa Penny. Penny played 123 snaps last season, ran seven times for 25 yards and caught eight passes for 50 yards.