Who should Giants take in Day 2 of NFL Draft 2023? Here are the ...

EAST RUTHERFORD - The Giants were aggressive Thursday night in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft when they sent a fifth-round pick and a seventh-rounder to Jacksonville to move up one spot in a swap of picks to select Maryland corner Deonte Banks.

The true test for Joe Schoen and Co. will come on Day 2 in the second and third rounds when there is even more value to be found at positions that match talent and need. The Giants currently own the 57th pick and the 89th pick, but Schoen left the door open Thursday that he'd be willing to do more wheeling and dealing if the right opportunity presented itself. The Giants will likely be eyeing wide receiver and the interior offensive line, specifically at center, but expect consideration across the board at multiple positions depending on grade and need.

Here is a look at the top targets available for the Giants heading into the second round, which begins Friday night at 7:

Oklahoma WR Marvin Mims

Elite run-after-catch ability, and given just how absent that aspect was in the Giants' offense last season, that's a significant part of his resume. His 4.38 speed is real, and what's even more exceptional is the explosiveness with which Mims plays at the top of his routes. He has averaged more than 20 yards per reception in 2021 and 2022 and create vertical separation. That allows Mims to play all over the field and win matchups. He visited the Giants on a "30" visit, and would be a tremendous value selection on Day 2

Ole Miss WR Jonathan Mingo

Big, strong receiver at 6-foot-2 and 220 pounds who is undervalued. There will be comparisons to former Ole Miss star A.J. Brown and Seahawks stud D.K. Metcalf.

Minnesota C John Michael Schmitz

There's been talk throughout the pre-draft evaluation connecting the Giants to Schmitz, and it's legit. He can step in and compete immediately with Ben Bredeson for the starting spot. Watch out for the Jets at No. 43, though.

Wisconsin C Joe Tippman

The Badger has everything you want in a starter -  size, strength, smarts and athleticism - and the pedigree of coming from Wisconsin, which produces linemen in bunches.

North Dakota State OL Cody Mauch

The small-school Mauch drew a lot of praise at the Senior Bowl, and the Giants could add to their interior.

Tennessee WR Cedric Tillman

Tillman is a forgotten weapon in this class because his 2022 campaign was plagued by a high ankle sprain after an impressive junior season in 2021 (64 catches for 1,081 yards and 12 touchdowns). The Giants are likely still hunting playmakers, especially a receiver with the upside of eventually emerging as a No. 1.

Wake Forest WR A.T. Perry

Perry likely would be a Round 3 target, but his tremendous production with the Deacs should put him on the radar if Giants go elsewhere in Round 2.

Notre Dame TE Michael Mayer

The Giants believe in Daniel Bellinger off a promising rookie season, and Darren Waller is a huge piece of the offensive puzzle. Veteran Tommy Sweeney and Lawrence Cager give this position a lot more depth than last season. Still, Mayer is such a safe pick, if he's there at 57, he's worth consideration.

LSU OLB B.J. Ojulari

Could there be a family reunion with Big Blue for the Ojulari brothers?

Alabama DB Brian Branch

Branch will likely be off the board early, and he's a do-everything defensive back who would fit well in Wink Martindale's system.

Arkansas LB Drew Sanders

Sanders' evolution at inside linebacker has been interesting. He played football at Alabama and won a national title before transferring to Arkansas where he flashed pass rush talent in addition to an off-ball skill set that works in today's NFL. Some analysts have compared Sanders to Bills ILB Tremaine Edmunds, who was drafted in Buffalo when Schoen was assistant GM.

TCU RB Kendre Miller

Miller is one of the best backs in the draft, and would likely be off the board a lot sooner if not for the MCL injury he suffered in the playoffs against Michigan. The Giants are one of the teams that spent some time with Miller at TCU Pro Day last month. He took a "30" visit with the Giants, and he's an interesting option to add to the backfield behind Saquon Barkley and with Matt Breida, Gary Brightwell and Jashaun Corbin.

Clemson LB Trenton Simpson

At 6-foot-3 and 230 pounds, Simpson can bring it at all three levels. He's excelled as a blitzer, can be effective in coverage and his diverse skill set allows the Clemson star to play a multi-faceted role.

Georgia Tech OLB/DL Keion White

Athletic big man offering scheme versatility and projectable upside. White has good short-area quickness as well as speed in space. 

Washington State LB Daiyan Henley

Originally a wide receiver, Henley made the move to defense and he's excelled ever since. He emerged as a chess piece, being used all over the field. Henley visited the Giants, who have done there homework here.

Arkansas C Ricky Stromberg

Stromberg has the intelligence and make-up to play the position and grow into a solid player with plenty of room to develop. The Giants have not drafted a true center since Weston Richburg in the second round in 2014.

Northwestern DT Adetomiwa Adebawore

Adebawore (pronouced add-E-TOMMY-wah add-E-BAR-eh) put on a show of athleticism and explosiveness at the Combine. His versatility makes him a great fit in a scheme such as the positionless one Martindale loves to run. Adebawore participated in defensive end, defensive tackle and linebacker drills, displaying a rare blend of talent, especially for a prospect measured at 6-feet-2 and 282 pounds.