With the NFL Combine just around the corner, we bring five prospects to the table Jerry Reese and the New York Giants should be all over.

Draft season is upon us yet again. On Feb. 28, the NFL Combine begins.

Every single year there are always prospects whose showings at the NFL Combine impact their draft stocks.

Before the combine, Johnny Manziel was a fringe first rounder. Then he went and dominated the whole event. In the 40-yard dash, Johnny Football dazzled with an official 4.68 time — although his unofficial time of 4.56 is even more inspiring. Not only that, but it was reported that he won over multiple teams with his interviews, which was enough to earn a first-round draft selection by the Cleveland Browns.

Not all NFL Combine experiences are positive. To understand this, one just needs to see what happened to Landon Collins.

He was one of the top safeties in his draft class in the 40-yard dash, running a 4.53. While that should be enough to raise one’s stock, it did not do enough for Collins. His three cone drill, 20-yard shuttle and 60-yard shuttle were all disappointing. All of this combined with his weight led to him falling out of the first round conversation. However, it was a blessing for the New York Giants, who were able to scoop him up in the second round.

With this being said, let us take a look at who Giant fans should keep a close eye on during the 2017 NFL Combine. We begin with a realistic choice for Jerry Reese and Eli Manning‘s offense:

David Njoku

The tight end out of Miami is expected to be the star of the combine and Big Blue also just happens to have a need at the tight end position. Luckily for the G-Men, he might also be available with the 23rd overall selection.

While Njoku is expected to excel in many events, the main two areas are the 40-yard dash and the vertical jump.

In high school, he won the high jump at the New Jersey Meet of Champions in both 2013 and 2014.

In the vertical jump, he is expected to soar to a distance around 39 inches. For comparison, the last tight end to jump at least 39 inches was Colt Lyerla, in 2014. Although Lyerla was a bust, it is doubtful that Njoku will end up in a similar fashion.

The last tight end to run a sub 4.5 40-yard dash was James Hanna, in 2012. Other than Hanna, there are only seven tight ends since 1999 to run a sub 4.5 forty which proves how rare it is for tight ends to run this fast. The Miami product is expected to run a sub 4.5 forty. If he manages to meet expectations, Njoku will be a first round lock.

John Ross

In college, John Ross touched the ball 112 times and recorded 23 touchdowns. Every five times that he touched the ball, he scored a touchdown. Those numbers sound like something straight out of a Madden NFL video game.

One may question how a 5-foot-11, 190-pound wide receiver can be this good.

The answer is simple: speed kills. Out of everyone in the draft, the Washington product may be the fastest. What is impressive about his speed is that he tore his ACL in spring 2015. Usually, a torn ACL saps speed, but Ross has been able to make an impressive comeback.

While at Washington, John Ross was not only a wide receiver. He started three games at cornerback recording one interception and one pass defended.

The wide receiver would also be a welcome fit on most teams. After all, who can’t use a Desean Jackson-esque target to take the tops off of defenses? Even though the G-Men should be looking for a taller target, it never hurts to have someone that has the potential to speed past defenses and open up the game for OBJ.

Leonard Fournette

Arguably, the best running back to enter the draft since Adrian Peterson, Leonard Fournette should have a field day out there.

The former number one overall recruit proved that he is a physical freak while demolishing his opponents at LSU. Now, it is time to see how well the 6-foot-1, 235-pound running back will fare in the combine.

In the past, Fournette has run the 40-yard dash as fast as in 4.35 seconds. That is jaw-dropping. However, that 40-yard dash was timed while he was in high school. He has since put on more muscle and is now expected to run the 40-yard dash in the neighborhood of 4.47 seconds. Which is still blazing fast for one of Fournette’s body type.

From high school, the 21-year-old was touted as the next best running back. It is time for the kid from LSU to show NFL teams that he can live up to the hype in the combine.

Jabrill Peppers

While at Michigan, Peppers showcased his immense talent day in and day out. There is no question about his athletic ability, and for that reason, he should shine in the combine.

In college, Peppers played offense, defense and special teams. In his three years in Michigan, he played as a cornerback for a year, then a safety for a year, and finally wrapped up his Michigan career playing linebacker. When he was in high school, he ran track, played basketball and football. His versatility, alone, speaks for itself.

A 40-yard dash in 4.34 seconds is crazy good. If he was to be considered a linebacker, that would be the best 40 time for a linebacker since 1999, by .06 seconds.

In the pros, his position is a bit of a question mark, as are his nonexistent ball skills. In 27 games, the Michigan product recorded one interception, 11 passes defended and no forced fumbles. Don’t expect the Giants to take a chance on Peppers unless they are convinced that he would play be able to play linebacker. If so, it still highly unlikely that Jerry Reese shakes his mindset of not drafting linebackers in the first round.

Kermit Whitfield

At 23-years-old from Florida State University, the wide receiver is an unknown for many. After the combine, he should be more commonly known.

Look at what one of the top NFL Draft analysts has to say about the wide receiver.

In addition to this, Miller also believes that Whitfield could have a shot at winning an island from Adidas. Winning the island entails beating Chris Johnson’s 4.24 40-yard dash, a combine record.

In high school, the athlete ran a 4.37 40-yard dash. Expect him to outdo himself during the Combine.

In his collegiate career, he was mostly known for a being a deadly return man. Although he never was able to record a kick return touchdown, he is still a homerun threat. That is evidenced by him averaging 22.9 yards per kick return and accumulating over 1700 kick return yards.

As a receiver, though, he has work that has to be done. He may have 102 catches for 1338 yards and seven touchdowns, but he has to work on his routes to succeed as a pro. In the pros, he projects as a  Trindon Holliday type with more height. He should be a successful kick returner with his speed.

Dwayne Harris did not show that he was worthy of being the kick returner last season. His backup Bobby Rainey is a free agent and is not likely to be retained. It would be a good fit for the Giants to pick up Whitfield in either the seventh round or take a look at him if he becomes a UDFA.