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Three New York Giants’ youngsters that must prove their worth in Training Camp

Daniel Federico
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Nov 14, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants defensive end Owa Odighizuwa (58) reacts after Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (not pictured) is sacked during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 1, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Devin Lucien (16) rushes by New York Giants defensive end Owa Odighizuwa (58) during second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Owa Odighizuwa

When Owa Odighizuwa was taken by the Giants in the 2015 draft, comparisons to Justin Tuck were immediately made. Why? Both men are defensive ends, both were taken in the third round with the 74th overall pick, and both showed the ability to play both inside and outside along the defensive line.[sc name=”Giants Fanatics Right” ]

Comparisons are always nice on paper. When it comes to being on the field, that’s a completely different thing. And unsurprisingly, Odighizuwa has yet to come anywhere close to the player that Tuck was.

After spending a majority of 2015 on injured reserve, Odighizuwa

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Daniel Federico
Daniel Federico

Besides writing for Elite Sports New York as Managing Editor, Dan Federico a Featured Writer for Bleacher Report and an Editor and Contributor for The Sportster. Based just outside of New York City, Dan is an avid fan of all things New York sports and professional wrestling.

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