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Is Evan Neal, the seventh overall selection in the 2022 NFL draft a bust? After three seasons of undistinguished play, we may have an answer to that.
In fairness, Neal has been injured and began training camp on the PUP list in case his surgically repaired ankle acted up. While he was being slowly re-acclimated this summer, the Giants decided to go with Jermaine Eluemunor at right tackle. Eluemunor was originally signed to play guard.
Neal only got on the field this year after left tackle Andrew Thomas was lost for the season to a Lisfranc injury in Week 7. Eluemunor eventually played left tackle with Neal on the right side.
Neal was largely inconsistent and continued to have issues with speed rushers. The Giants could try to salvage Neal by shifting him inside to guard, but they aren’t in love with that idea, either.
