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John Schmeelk interviews draft analyst Dane Brugler about top draft picks and ideal selections for the Giants.

John Schmeelk is joined by Dane Brugler, draft analyst for The Athletic and Author of The Beast , to talk about his evaluation on the top projected draft picks, different draft scenarios in the first four rounds, and his ideal picks for the Giants. 00:00 - Evaluating prospects 7:00 - Important traits 12:25 - Draft scenario #1 16:45 - Draft scenario #2 19:20 - Draft scenario #3 21:10 - Guard class 24:10 - Defensive tackle class 25:30 - Cornerback class 28:30 - Dane’s ideal Giants picks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Host: John Schmeelk

Guest: Dane Brugler

Topics covered

• draft analysis
• NFL draft
• Giants draft picks
• prospect evaluation

Keywords

• The Beast
• draft scenarios
• prospects
• evaluation

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