Left Guard: Justin Pugh
There is no question that barring injury, Pugh will be the Giants starter at left guard to open up 2017.
After being drafted in the first round in 2013, former Syracuse tackle has been a diamond in the rough for the G-Men. The 2013 NFL Draft is one of the worst drafts in recent history, so it is all that more impressive that the Giants were able to find Pugh.
Tom Coughlin rarely started rookies, let alone started rookies in 16 games. Yet, Pugh was able to accomplish this achievement, showing that he was a stud from the start. In four seasons, the lineman has played in 55 games, and he has started every single one of them.
Through his first few seasons, Pugh played mainly right tackle. Then he was switched to left guard, it is safe to say that the switch was a pretty good move. If he had stayed healthy in 2016, then Pugh would have been pretty convincing for a spot in the Pro Bowl at left guard.
One of the only bright spots on a pitiful Giants offensive line in 2016, the Syracuse product is a lock for left guard.
