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The Giants came to the 2022 NFL Draft with nine picks and a chance to set the tone for new GM Joe Schoen’s tenure.

With their two first-round picks on Thursday, the Giants hit the jackpot in Las Vegas.

Kayvon Thibodeaux, who weeks ago topped many a mock draft, fell into Schoen’s lap at No. 5, while Evan Neal bring size and pedigree to the offensive line at No. 7.

Here is what the Giants have done so far — and where they’ll pick next — with quick analysis from The Post staff.

Round 1, Pick 5 (No. 5 overall)

Big personality, big talent. Could be the best pass rusher to come out of this draft, with a jet-quick first step reminiscent of Osi Umenyiora. Great knee bend to angle himself around offensive tackles. Well-proportioned athlete and sometimes makes getting to the quarterback look easy. Will he play hard and with purpose ever snap?

Round 1, Pick 7 (No. 7 overall) *

Considered by many to be the top offensive lineman in this draft. Remarkably durable (40 college starts) as he lived up to his five-star billing. Massive 21-year-old with long wingspan, powerful legs and an innate ability to move defenders in the running game. His height leads to some balance issues, and at times he does not finish off blocks as forcefully as needed.


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Round 2, Pick 4 (No. 43 overall)****

Robinson started his college career at Nebraska and blossomed in 2021 at Kentucky, where he caught 104 passes for 1,348 yards and seven touchdowns.  He has speed (4.38 40-yard-dash) and can be used in a variety of ways, out of the backfield, on jet sweeps and as a kick returner.  There is a downside with Robinson, though, as he had more dropped passes in college than touchdown receptions. What this means for Kadarius Toney, last year’s first round pick, remains to be seen.

Round 3, Pick 3 (No. 67 overall)

This is a lineman with position versatility, as he started nine games in 2021 at tackle but projects as an NFL guard.  At times played guard and tackle on the same drive for the Tar Heels.  Needs to improve his lower body technique but has the ability to make blocks on the move.  More depth on the interior of the line.


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Round 3, Pick 17 (No. 81 overall) **

Played in the slot, on the outside and at safety in 2021 for the Tigers.  Has long arms but is rail-thin and will have to work hard not to be overpowered by bigger receivers.  Will start out inside in the slot with the Giants.

Round 4, Pick 7 (No. 112 overall) *

This is a position of need for the Giants. Their signings in free agency, Ricky Seals-Jones and Jordan Akins, added players with NFL experience but not a great deal of pedigree. Bellinger was a three-year starter in college and caught 31 passes for 357 yards and two touchdowns in 2021.  


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Round 4, Pick 9 (No. 114 overall)

Belton opened eyes in 2021 playing the “Cash’’ hybrid position for Iowa’s defense. He had five interceptions, 46 tackles and seven pass breakups and was named to the All-Big Ten first team. Scouts believe he works best the closer he is to the line of scrimmage, in run support and in short zone coverage, working the inside and against tight ends.

Round 5, Pick 3 (No. 146 overall) ****

There is no problem with McFadden’s athleticism or his ability to locate and bring down the ball-carrier but scouts have seen him miss tackles in open areas. He figures to be a contributor on several special teams units.

Round 5, Pick 4 (No. 147 overall)

The 6-foot-3, 327-pound Davidson started three years in Tempe and is a two-gap defender who will do his best work against the run and will not offer much as a pass rusher. He had 57 tackles, including 6 1/2 tackles for loss, in 2021.


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Round 5, Pick 30 (No. 173 overall)

McKethan is 6-foot-6 and 340 pounds. He started 25 games the past two seasons for the Tar Heels, all at right guard. His great size and length make him a powerful run blocker but that size also can be a liability as a pass protector facing athletic interior rushers.

Round 6, Pick 3 (No. 182 overall)

Considered a strong run defender with the ability to range from sideline to sideline, Beavers accumulated 100 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and five sacks last season for the Bearcats. 

* From Chicago

** From Miami

*** From Kansas City via Baltimore

**** From Atlanta via New York Jets

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