Thumbs up from Wonder for the Giants R3 pick of CB Andru Phillips. “Phillips is literally right below, in the next tier, 51-55, from what I evaluated. So when you get him at 3.70 that’s good value. Not a reach by any means. CB is right behind OT and WR in terms of depth and quality in this 2024 Draft. So the Giants benefitted here with a guy they could get in early R3 with R2 value.”
Wonder continues. “When it comes to CB, I look for smooth hips, the swivel, and the methodology in how they backpedal. The stuff they talk about on TV is mostly meaningless to me. It’s hips and to a lesser extent how they backpedal. Phillips is ok in this regard, capable. He played a lot. Consistent. Doesn’t have long arms. A little slight of frame but he competes. He’s a willing tackler.”
Wonder is not sure here but thinks Phillips may be able to play slot corner, which ironically makes his value go up. “I think it’s tougher to play slot. On the outside he played more zone coverage. He may be able to pick up the slot game. I do think he will make the team and sticks.”
Wonder sums up the first two days: the Giants have been quietly solid, like what the Baltimore Ravens do every year. That’s high praise.