If Eli Manning is indeed reaching the twilight of his career, the New York Giants hope that the Ole Miss Rebels are still represented on their roster in the event of his departure.
With their first selection in the 2017 NFL Draft, the Giants took Evan Engram, a tight end from the prestigious program from Oxford. Engram leaves Ole Miss an All-American, as well as a two-time member of the All-SEC first team, representing the conference many believe to be the best in college football.
“(We’re) excited to add Evan Engram to the mix,” head coach Ben McAdoo said shortly after the pick was made. “(He’s a) talented player out of Ole Miss. Length, speed, playmaker, special teams contributor. We’re excited to add him to the mix and hit the ground running with him.”
The tight end was speechless upon learning he had been selected, but joyfully conveyed his feelings in his first encounter with the New York media.
“I can’t put it into words,” Engram said via conference call. “Honestly, I dreamed of playing for a couple of teams. I had it in my mind that New York was at the top. This is an amazing feeling. I’m so blessed. I can’t even find the words to describe it. I’m just very thankful and blessed to be a part of this night.”
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