Giants finally land pass-rusher in Round 3 with Oshane Ximines

The New York Giants selected pass-rusher Oshane Ximines out of Old Dominion in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 95th overall.

New York opted to pass on edge rushers in the opening round, opting to bring in run-stuffing defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence and cornerback Deandre Baker.

The Giants were in dire need of help at defensive end after trading away top pass-rusher Olivier Vernon for guard Kevin Zeitler this offseason.

School: Old Dominion
Height: 6-4
Weight: 253 lbs

Strengths

• Good technique and power with hands
• Uses swipe move to win as pass-rusher both outside and inside
• Counters speed to the outside with change of direction and inside move at top of rush
• Converts speed to power for effective bull rush
• Quickness and hand usage allow for splash plays against the run

Weaknesses

• Average athleticism
• Production came against lower-level competition
• Size and base strength will make anchoring against the run difficult
• Coverage and ability in space for a 3-4 edge role involves major projection

Bottom line

Ximines is an extremely interesting developmental edge prospect. The jump from FCS to the NFL will be steep, and a tendency to get washed out against the run will limit his initial early-down value. But his hand usage and ability to convert speed to power give him plenty of upside as a situational pass-rusher.

Copyright (C) 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.