Jets, Giants targeting cornerbacks in upcoming draft

The Jets and Giants may be heading into the NFL draft targeting the same players.

After both teams found their second running back in the offseason, both the Jets and Giants may be targeting various cornerbacks projected in the first round.

Leon Hall, who comes out of Michigan and is the top prospect in the cornerback position is projected to go in the middle of the first, ahead of the Giants’ 20^th overall pick and the Jets’ 25^th overall selection.

Hall isn’t out of the question however, as either team can trade up. The cost will probably cost either team a potential second or third round pick, packaged with a later round pick anywhere between the 4^th-7^th round as well. For his career at Michigan, Hall put up 180 tackles and 12 interceptions. It should be noted that the Wolverines have produced many great defensive backs over the year, including Ty Law, Charles Woodson and Marlin Jackson. Scouts believe Hall will continue that legacy.

If the Giants keep their first round pick, they may end up with Darrelle Revis out of Pittsburgh. Revis opted out of his senior year to enter the NFL draft. Revis finished his three-year career with the Panthers with an accumulated total of 129 tackles and 8 interceptions. While the numbers may look pretty for a three-year stay, Revis drew some flags while playing coverage and according to scouts, he has issues on concentration and is also slow on recovery if a mistake is made.

Aaron Ross may end up a New York Jet when it’s time for the Jet’s to make their decision. Ross, who played with Vince Young in Texas, didn’t start until his senior year. Considering he played behind Michael Huff, Cedric Griffin, Nathan Vasher and fellow NFL prospects Michael Griffin and Tarell Brown. Ross won the Thorpe Award as college football's top defensive back last year, posting 80 tackles and six interceptions as a starter.

If the Giants and Jets come out of the first round with a cornerback, chances are it’ll be one of the aforementioned players. However, the Giants may target a WR, OL and approach a CB in a later round. The Jets could do the same, as they will also be scouting players at LB, OL and the DL positions.

Whether you’re a fan of the Giants, Jets or any other NFL team, one thing is for certain: the 2007 NFL Draft will be a must-watch.