Giants' draft picks: Rounds 4-6
Ohio State defensive back Jermaine Mathews, left, tackles Penn State tight end Theo Johnson during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. Credit: AP/Jay LaPrete
GIANTS PICKS (Rounds 4-6)
PICK: 4TH ROUND
(107 OVERALL)
THEO JOHNSON
Position: Tight end
College: Penn State
Height: 6-6
Weight: 260
Johnson could be a replacement for Darren Waller, who has flirted with retirement. Johnson, who runs a 4.57 40, had 34 catches for 341 yards and 7 TDs last season.
PICK: 5TH ROUND
(166 OVERALL)
TYRONE TRACY, JR.
Position: Running back
College: Purdue
Height: 6-1
Weight: 209
Tracy played four seasons at Iowa and two at Purdue, where he was moved to running back. Tracy, who will be 25 when the season starts, showed what he could do on special team when he returned a kickoff for a TD in Purdue's season opener against Fresno State.
PICK: 6TH ROUND
(183 OVERALL)
DARIUS MUASAU
Position: Linebacker
College: UCLA
Height: 6-1
Weight: 230
Muasau will be looking to find a way to stick around until a path to playing time emerges. He totaled 75 tackles (10.5 for a loss), four sacks and intercepted a pass last season.
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