Is N’Keal Harry the future for the Giants’ receiving corps?

"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections New York Giants NewsGiants Training Camp 2016Giants vs. Eagles 2015 Infant George Asafo-Adjei Jersey , Week 172019 NFL DraftArizona State receiver N’Keal Harry could appeal to both Dave Gettleman and Pat ShurmurNew,24commentsIs N’Keal Harry the future for the Giants’ receiving corps?EDTShareTweetShareShareArizona State receiver N’Keal Harry could appeal to both Dave Gettleman and Pat ShurmurJoe Camporeale-USA TODAY SportsThe 2019 wide receiver class is a deep and talented one, and certainly more-so than it largely gets credit. The problem is that until the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine, there were no real “blue chip” prospects who stand out as obvious Top 10 picks. There are, however, a bevy of talented prospects with the upside to start and be significant contributors in a variety of NFL offenses. That’s good news for a New York Giants team suddenly in dire need of young, affordable receiving talent for their offense. Giants’ GM Dave Gettleman has repeatedly voiced his preference for “big men” playing football, while offensive architect Pat Shurmur’s scheme looks to get the ball to playmakers in space. Given his size and ability to create after the catch, the two could find common ground in Arizona State receiver N’Keal Harry.MeasurablesProsPrototypical size and frame for the NFL George Asafo-Adjei Jersey Draft , uses his size to his advantage.Very strong lower body and great contact balance. Impressive ability to create after the catch.Dangerous with the ball in space or on screen passes.Capable route runner. Makes great use of double-moves.Good release against off coverage.Versatile. Plays the X, Z, and Slot positions.ConsInconsistent hands.Inefficient release against press coverage. Struggles to separate against tight coverage. Shows some lower-body stiffnessProspect VideoWhat They’re Saying - Jon Ledyard (The Draft Network - Scouting Report) Does He Fit The Giants?With the current void in the Giants’ receiving room and the lack of a true “X” receiver, N’Keal Harry presents an intriguing option. He has the size that Dave Gettleman covets in football players, while his ability after the catch is a great fit with Pat Shurmur’s scheme. Harry was primarily used on short underneath passes or wide receiver screens, and he can be deadly with the ball in his hands. Like many of the running backs this year, Harry has tremendous balance through contact, which combined with his powerful lower body, lets him disregard arm tackles and keep running. Interestingly George Asafo-Adjei NFL Jersey , he doesn’t profile as a player who would be especially “shifty” after the catch, showing stiffness in his hips and ankles, but he is able to stick a leg in the ground and cut explosively -- if not smoothly. Harry shows strong hands to hold on to the ball in contested catch situations, but he also has occasions where he fights the ball or suffers concentration drops.All told, N’Keal Harry isn’t a perfect receiver and has issues to work on, most notably his releases against press coverage and consistency catching the ball. However, his combination of traits could make him appealing to both the Giants’ general manager and head coach. If he is on the board in the second round, the Giants might be hard-pressed to pass on him. The Eagles had only five takeaways in their first five games. They got one in the first 45 seconds Thursday.After briefly getting a takeaway on the opening kickoff — replay overturned the on-field ruling with the ground causing Jawill Davis to lose the ball — the Eagles got one that counted on the second play from scrimmage. Eli Manning‘s throw intended for Scott Simonson was tipped in the air by Eagles linebacker Jordan Hicks and intercepted by Kamu Grugier-Hill.Grugier-Hill returned it 24 yards to the Giants 16.That was Manning’s 88th interception since 2013, the most in the NFL George Asafo-Adjei NFL Draft , according to NFL Research.The Eagles, who had an NFL-low three points off turnovers, converted with a touchdown.On third-and-seven, Carson Wentz scrambled to his right. Alshon Jeffery followed on the end line, losing Landon Collins, and catching the 13-yard touchdown pass to give the Eagles an early 7-0 lead.It marked Wentz’s 19th consecutive game with a touchdown pass, setting a team record. The Giants got a field goal out of their next drive, thanks to a 46-yard run by Saquon Barkley.The Eagles lead 7-3 with 10:06 remaining in the first quarter.