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New York Giants: 2 rookies fighting for a roster spot during training camp

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New York Giants, Chris Williamson

With rookie training camp starting on Tuesday, the New York Giants are gearing up to iron out there active roster for the 2020 regular season. The NFL and NFLPA came to a conclusion on testing protocols, and given the short timetable they had to negotiate, it happened rather quickly.

With testing and health protocols in place, the Giants and other teams can begin training correctly. Most of the players’ work has been virtual the past few months, individually staying in shape and learning the playbook.

With the rookies set to begin training, let’s take a look at to New York Giants players who are fighting for a roster spot:

1.) Tae Crowder

“Mr. Irrelevant,” Tae Crowder of the Georgia Bulldogs. Selected with the last pick in the 2020 NFL draft, Crowder was an unsung hero for Georgia and was a last-second addition to the 2015 signing class.

Over three years in college, Crowder racked up 122 tackles and two turnovers. He is a raw linebacker coming out of Georgia. He represents a high upside alternative for the Giants at a weak position. Last season, he logged 62 total tackles and four tackles for loss. He is an experienced player in the SEC and has faced off again some of the best collegiate teams in the country.

Nonetheless, it will be difficult for him to earn a spot on the active roster. The Giants have several players competing at linebacker, including Ryan Connelly, Devante Downs, Mark McLaurin, Chris Peace, Dominique Ross, and Josiah Tauafa.

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New York Giants draft Minnesota CB Chris Williamson – what does he bring to the team?

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New York Giants, Chris Williamson

Taking a look at Minnesota cornerback Chris Williamson, drafted by the New York Giants with the 243rd overall pick:

The Giants added another nickel corner in Chris Williamson out of Minnesota. He’s a feisty defender who can play in zone coverage and is willing to jam at the line of scrimmage as well. He has solid size and ample speed to stick with receivers on the interior.

Williamson has the athleticism to compete at a quality level for the Giants and will likely fight for a roster spot and potentially starting reps for the future. The Giants also drafted UCLA corner Darnay Holmes, who is projected as one of the draft’s best slot options.

Despite Williamson’s solid aggressiveness and physical traits, he has problematic tackling technique and anticipating plays. He has zero red flags and is more a product of poor fundamentals. Head coach Joe Judge has made it a priority to focus on fundamentals specifically, so Williamson could be an excellent sleeper pick in the seventh round.