Ryan Connelly NFL Draft 2019: Scouting Report for New York Giants' Pick

STRENGTHS

—Excellent frame and length with ability to put on more bulk.

—Above-average mental processor who can diagnose pre-snap.

—Patient in run support and understands inside-out leverage.

—Good balance and body control in the box.

—Sound tackler who plays with good technique.

WEAKNESSES

—Limited production and experience in coverage; will struggle to match up in man.

—Heavy feet in backpedal; will struggle to redirect speed receivers over the middle of the field.

—Underwent surgery on nagging core muscle injury that prematurely ended his collegiate career.

—Post-snap recognition isn't as strong as pre-snap, and he'll bite on misdirection.

OVERALL

Connelly is a well-built athlete with high-level processing skills that help him succeed. Wisconsin did him favors by largely asking him to play moving forward, but the NFL will require him to show he can keep up in coverage. Connelly's career at Wisconsin ended because of a core muscle injury, and the long-term effects will be important when identifying value in regard to his draft slot. He'll make an NFL career as a spot starter and backup who wins with preparation.

GRADE: 5.60 (ROUND 5 - BACKUP CALIBER) 

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