Episode 110: 2027 NFL Draft Cornerback Preview

Monte and Sal close the summer scouting series with Giants roster news, including Calvin Austin’s knee injury, the Daniel Faalele and Josh Ezeudu trades for draft picks, and their 53-man cutdown projections, then evaluate five 2027 NFL Draft safeties: Jelani McDonald, Tae Johnson, KJ Bolden, Ty Benefield, and Koi Perich.Timestamps00:00:00 - Welcome And Summer Wrap00:01:40 - Calvin Austin Injury00:02:45 - Faalele And Ezeudu Trades00:07:15 - Fifty Three Roster Talk00:34:12 - Safety Class Preview00:35:37 - Jelani McDonald Evaluation00:44:08 - Tae Johnson Evaluation00:56:11 - KJ Bolden Evaluation01:05:17 - Ty Benefield Evaluation01:13:05 - Koi Perich EvaluationPlease Rate and Subscribe!Follow Us:@HesAGiantPod@montecri5to@queens_guy

Monte and Sal open with Giants roster news, including the Daniel Faalele trade for a sixth-round pick, offensive line depth from J.C. Davis, Evan Neal, Marcus Mbow, and Brian Hudson, possible receiver moves involving Darius Slayton and Darnell Mooney, and a debate on the Najee Harris signing, then evaluate five 2027 NFL Draft running backs: Kewan Lacy, Justice Haynes, Mark Fletcher, Raleek Brown, and LJ Martin.Timestamps00:00:00 - Welcome And Show Intro00:01:01 - Daniel Faalele Trade00:06:02 - Receiver Trade Talk00:08:21 - Najee Harris Debate00:22:40 - Kewan Lacy Evaluation00:34:56 - Justice Haynes Evaluation00:44:29 - Mark Fletcher Evaluation00:58:26 - Raleek Brown Evaluation01:08:52 - LJ Martin Evaluation01:18:35 - Class Recap And ClosePlease Rate and Subscribe!Follow Us:@HesAGiantPod@montecri5to@queens_guy

Monte and Sal recap week two of Giants training camp, covering Deonte Banks’ improved play, Darius Alexander’s emergence, DJ Reader anchoring the run defense, Arvell Reese’s physical impact, secondary questions, and interest in Terrion Arnold, then grade five 2027 NFL Draft defensive tackles: A’Mauri Washington, David Stone, Ahmad Moten, Will Echoles, and Mateen Ibirogba.Timestamps00:00:00 - Welcome And Camp Intro00:01:05 - Week Two Camp Notes00:07:21 - Terrion Arnold Discussion00:16:14 - Defensive Tackle Preview00:17:45 - A'Mauri Washington Evaluation00:28:00 - David Stone Evaluation00:38:55 - Ahmad Moten Evaluation00:48:50 - Will Echoles Evaluation00:59:29 - Mateen Ibirogba Evaluation01:13:00 - Closing And Next WeekFollow Us:@HesAGiantPod@montecri5to@queens_guy

Monte and Sal open Episode 4 of Season 4 with detailed Giants training camp updates focusing on Jaxson Dart’s early struggles adapting to under-center timing and progressions in the new offense while praising his improved footwork and mechanics, then touch on Malachi Fields, Odell Beckham Jr., Malik Nabers’ recovery, Arvell Reese’s strong play, and other roster notes before delivering their 2027 NFL Draft offensive tackle preview with an emphasis on prospects who project well to guard given the Giants’ tackle depth, highlighting players like Lance Heard, Austin Siereveld, Anthonie Knapp, and others.00:00:00 - Welcome And Camp Updates00:03:00 - Jaxson Dart Development00:10:00 - Offense Struggles Discussion00:17:00 - Wide Receiver Battles00:25:00 - Malachi Fields And Odell00:30:00 - Linebacker And Defense Notes00:35:00 - Offensive Tackle Preview Intro00:50:00 - Lance Heard Evaluation01:10:00 - Other Tackle Breakdowns01:30:00 - Closing And Sign OffPlease Like and Subscribe!Follow Us:@HesAGiantPod@montecri5to@queens_guy

Monte and Sal open with Day 1 training camp updates featuring encouraging signs from Malik Nabers running routes and Odell Beckham looking sharp, Jaxson Dart working under center, and discussion of potential running back additions and Mike McDaniel concepts before diving into their summer scouting of interior offensive line prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft, ranking and evaluating Cincinnati’s Evan Tengesdahl as the clear standout along with Georgia’s Drew Bobo, Nebraska’s Justin Evans, Ohio State’s Luke Montgomery, and the rest of the group through the lens of center and guard fits for the Giants.00:01:00 - Malik Nabers And Odell00:05:00 - Jaxson Dart Under Center00:09:00 - Running Back And McDaniel Talk00:20:00 - Interior Line Approach00:25:00 - Evan Tengesdahl Evaluation00:40:00 - Drew Bobo Breakdown00:52:00 - Justin Evans Analysis01:00:00 - Luke Montgomery Review01:19:00 - Class Summary And ClosingPlease Like and Subscribe!Follow Us:@HesAGiantPod@montecri5to@queens_guy

Monte and Sal kick off Episode 2 of Season 4 with summer scouting of the strong 2027 NFL Draft cornerback class, breaking down five standout prospects including elite Notre Dame shutdown corner Leonard Moore, Indiana zone specialist Jamari Sharpe, sticky Texas Tech man cover man Brice Pollock, athletic Georgia prototype Ellis Robinson IV, and lengthy Mississippi State developmental prospect Kelley Jones while also discussing the Giants’ emerging defensive identity under the new staff, John Harbaugh’s power-run offensive vision, and why cornerback could be a high priority in the upcoming draft and free agency.00:03:00 - Giants Defense Philosophy00:09:00 - John Harbaugh Interview Insights00:14:00 - Leonard Moore Evaluation00:28:00 - Jamari Sharpe Breakdown00:42:00 - Brice Pollock Analysis00:52:00 - Ellis Robinson Evaluation01:03:00 - Kelley Jones Review01:15:00 - Class Overview And Giants Needs01:21:00 - Closing And Sign OffPlease Like and Subscribe!Follow Us:@HesAGiantPod@montecri5to@queens_guy

Monte and Sal return for the fourth season of He's a Giant Pod, celebrating the New York Knicks' championship run and drawing parallels to building a winning culture for the Giants under new head coach John Harbaugh. They discuss training camp expectations, position battles, defensive competition, and breakout potential for players like Cam Skattebo and Tyler Nubin before diving into detailed scouting of the 2027 NFL Draft wide receiver class, headlined by elite prospects Jeremiah Smith and Cam Coleman.00:00:19 - Welcome Back Show00:01:05 - Knicks Championship Run00:05:12 - Giants Winning Culture00:07:21 - Training Camp Preview00:10:05 - Joe Shane Roster Bet00:13:30 - Quarterback Room Battle00:16:13 - Tyler Nubin Breakout00:20:58 - Cam Skattebo Outlook00:26:50 - Jeremiah Smith Scout00:39:20 - Cam Coleman Scout00:52:36 - Isaiah Sategna III Scout01:02:02 - Jayce Brown Scout01:16:19 - Duce Robinson ScoutLike and Subscribe!Follow Us:@HesAGiantPod@montecri5to@queens_guy

Monte and Sal dive into the latest Giants sound bites from OTAAs, praising Kavon Thibodeaux’s professionalism and motivation in his contract year while breaking down how the new defense under John Harbaugh and Dennard Wilson will deploy him alongside the revamped linebacker group. They then preview the full 2025 schedule in quarters, delivering win predictions for every stretch of games and sharing their overall optimism that the Giants are built for double digit wins in Year 1 of the Harbaugh era.Follow Us:@HesAGiantPod@montecri5to@queens_guy

Monte and Sal kick off with a heartfelt apology to the Polynesian community before breaking down the latest on Malik Nabers’ recent knee cleanup surgery and the leaked 2025 schedule featuring the Giants versus the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football in Week 1. They debate chasing Stefan Diggs or Keenan Allen in free agency, then deliver a full 2025 NFL Draft review covering standout picks, biggest reaches, team grades, and a deep look at the Giants’ own class including Aral Reese, Francis Mauinoa, and Colton Hood while assessing how the new regime under John Harbaugh is reshaping the roster.00:00:09 - Welcome And Apology00:04:03 - Malik Nabers Surgery00:08:57 - Schedule Leaks00:18:33 - Diggs Allen Rumors00:23:10 - Draft Review Begins00:30:36 - Round One Breakdown00:50:35 - Favorite Picks01:25:58 - Giants Draft Class01:32:20 - Draft Winners LosersPlease Like and Subscribe!Follow Us:@HesAGiantPod@montecri5to@queens_guy

Monte and Sal break down the origins and story behind #FatBoySummer before diving deep into the New York Giants’ evolving depth chart. They react to the DJ Reader signing and other defensive line additions after the Dexter Lawrence trade, then analyze every position group on offense and defense while sharing their projections for player roles, coaching impact, and the team’s outlook under the new staff.00:00:00 - Welcome And Fatboy Summer00:01:19 - Dj Reader Signing00:07:29 - Giants Roster Age00:14:32 - Depth Chart Overview00:17:05 - Running Backs Group00:27:00 - Tight Ends Analysis00:35:47 - Wide Receivers Discussion00:47:46 - Offensive Line Breakdown01:15:24 - Defensive Depth Chart01:25:04 - Linebackers StrengthPlease Like and Subscribe!Follow Us:@HesAGiantPod@montecri5to@queens_guy