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"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections New York Giants NewsGiants Training Camp 2016Giants vs. Eagles 2015 Youth Ryan Connelly Jersey , Week 172019 NFL DraftWashington linebacker Ben Burr-Kirven might be undersized, but should the Giants be interested anyway?New,12commentsIs Washington linebacker Ben Burr-Kirven big enough to be a Giant? EDTShareTweetShareShareWashington linebacker Ben Burr-Kirven might be undersized, but should the Giants be interested anyway?Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY SportsIf there was one surprise in the 2019 NFL Scouting combine, it was the performance of the off-ball linebackers. In the lead-up to the Combine it was believed that there was little in the way of depth after a couple top-tier players at the position. Many of the linebackers put intriguing play on tape, but there were persistent concerns regarding their size and athleticism. Many of those fears were put to rest with some surprisingly great performances in Indy, and at the same time many scouts were forced back to the film room to reassess their evaluations. One of those linebackers who was tagged as instinctive but undersized and with average at best athleticism was Ben Burr-Kirven out of Washington. The Giants might not be able to select one of the top-ranked linebackers in the class, but a player like Burr-Kirven could be a good value on the third day of the draft.MeasurablesProsAthletic linebacker with great range.Has three-down potential at the next level. Shows solid instincts.Shoots gaps very quickly. High-revving motor that never slows down.Quick to get depth on zone coverage. High football IQ for offensive concepts.ConsExplosive once in motion, but can be slow to commit to an action.Lack of length shows when taking on offensive linemen. Size might be a concern for some teams.Might not be able to play tight man coverage. Pass rush is a question.Prospect VideoWhat They’re Saying Small, hyper-instinctive linebacker who plays with “clear eyes Womens Ryan Connelly Jersey , full heart” and consistently punches above his weight class for production totals that contradict his size. Unfortunately, size does matter -- especially in the middle of a defense -- and he might be too maxed out to add necessary mass. However, instincts and willful demeanor are traits required for outliers and Burr-Kirven has a chance to be just that kind of outlier as a backup linebacker and special teams demon.- Lance Zierlein (NFL.com - Scouting Report) Does He Fit The Giants?If the Giants are looking for a back-up linebacker who can be a special teams ace, compete with (or replace) Tae Davis as a nickel linebacker, and potentially grow into a starting role, Ben Burr-Kirven could be a great value. Burr-Kirven’s most natural spot on a defense would be as a weakside (or weak-inside) linebacker who primarily plays in space. He showed at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine that he does have next-level athleticism, confirming that what he put on tape wasn’t a mirage. For the Giants, Burr-Kirven’s most natural position in the base defense, the WILB or “moneybacker”, is occupied by Alec Ogletree. And whil Burr-Kirven is more athletic and has a better feel for coverage Authentic Ryan Connelly Jersey , the team would be unlikely to move on Ogletree for a rookie. And while B.J. Goodson is a solid linebacker who is a force coming downhill, his range is limited in coverage. The team could look for a more athletic linebacker to for the “moneybacker” position and move Ogletree to the SILB position in base defense. Burr-Kirven can’t do anything about his arm length, which could limit him taking on blockers at the NFL level, but he should continue to work on trusting his eyes and instincts. He shows a good feel for offensive concepts and routinely positions himself well to make a play or help make the stop. However, he can be a beat slow to commit and go make the play, and despite his athleticism, instincts, and IQ, he can still arrive late. Once he learns to fully trust what his eyes and instincts are telling him, Burr-Kirven could be a whirlwind on the field. The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed former New York Giants starting offensive lineman Patrick Omameh. The Giants made Omameh one of their priority free agent signings Ryan Connelly Jersey Boys , giving him a three-year, $15 million deal early in the 2018 free agent period. The Giants’ signed Omameh after letting Justin Pugh and D.J. Fluker leave in free agency as they sought to completely renovate their offensive line. Omameh was eventually named the starting right guard following the 2018 NFL Draft and the selection of left guard Will Hernandez.Unfortunately, things did not work out well for Omameh at right guard, and he showed the deficiencies when run blocking (namely, inability to use his hands) which caused the Jaguars to sign Andrew Norwell to replace him at left guard. Ultimately, Omameh was benched in favor of veteran John Greco and was released following the acquisition of Jamon Brown.Omameh now re-joins the Jaguars, along with former Giants’ offensive tackle Ereck Flowers, who was signed by Jacksonville following his own benching and release earlier in the year.