With the 154th pick, the Giants have selected G Marcus Mbow from Purdue in the 5th round. According to NFLDraftBuzz.com, this selection is a significant steal for the Giants, as they ranked Mbow as the 48th-best player in the draft, with a mid-second-round projection.
Measurables:
- 6’4″
- 303 lbs
This past season, as the leader of the Boilermakers’ offensive line, Mbow allowed only one sack and ten pressures while helping dominate the Big Ten in-conference rushing statistics, averaging 184.6 rushing yards per game. His protection on the offensive line had a major impact in 2022, when he assisted Aidan O’Connell in leading the Big Ten in passing and helped Devin Mockobee set a Purdue freshman record with 968 rushing yards. This performance led Purdue to finish first in the Big Ten West and participate in the Big Ten Championship against Michigan, as well as the Citrus Bowl against LSU.
Mbow is a versatile offensive lineman with experience playing both right guard and right tackle while at Purdue. He fits the profile of the average NFL lineman at 6’4″ and 303 lbs, capable of playing at a lateral position with a tenacious playing style. He possesses quick-twitch athleticism and is a spatially aware blocker who takes smart angles in the run game. However, his pass protection technique is still developing (only at right tackle), with inconsistent timing and hand placement that can lead to being easily beaten by defensive ends.
Comp: Jonah Williams