Running back shouldn’t be a position of priority for the New York Giants.

However Carl Banks Color Rush Jersey , we should still be aware of the running backs in 2019 NFL Draft class. Both because the Giants might end of facing them in the 2019 season and because doing so will help us set an accurate board in advance of the draft.Oh, and because we’re all football fans here, right? It isn’t unusual to see highly rated running backs come out of Alabama, or LSU, or other major football powerhouses. It is somewhat more uncommon to have the young man who could be the top back in the draft comes from Iowa State. But that is exactly from where David Montgomery hails. And while he didn’t get as much national recognition in college, he could very well known in the NFL.MeasurablesHeight: 5-foot 11 inches (listed)Weight: 216 pounds (listed) ProsIncredible contact balance. Very flexible through hips, knees, and ankles. Great use of subtle head and shoulder fakes to set up defenders.Good vision to set up and exploit blocks.Patient behind the line of scrimmage, good burst through the hole. Sudden out of cuts.Effective stiff arm and spin move to slip would-be tacklers. Capable receiver out of the backfield Mark Bavaro Color Rush Jersey , used as a slot and wide receiver as well.Willing and capable pass protector. ConsGood acceleration, but doesn’t have much top-end speed. Frequently used. 573 combined touches over the last two years. Occasionally looks too hard for a cut-back lane. Prospect VideoWhat They’re Saying - CBS Sports Does He Fit The Giants?While Montgomery would fit the GIants’ offensive scheme, they shouldn’t invest the resources needed to acquire him in the running back position. That being said, Montgomery is a fun back to watch. He didn’t have a great offensive line in college, but he still managed to be consistently productive on the ground and through the air. He isn’t a burner by any means, and won’t run away from most linebackers (let alone defensive backs). However, he does have enough burst out of his breaks to hold them off for a bit and make a race of it. But what makes Montgomery a particularly effective back is his absurd balance through contact. It is next to impossible for the first tackler to bring him down cleanly, and he will run through or bounce off any attempt to shoulder check or arm tackle him. Watching Montgomery run, and his refusal to be brought down Eli Manning Color Rush Jersey , is something like watching a slightly slower Marshawn Lynch in action. Helping to maximize that balance and strength, Montgomery is excellent at using quick, subtle fakes with his head and shoulder to get would-be tacklers to break down an instant too early, before hitting a gliding jump-cut to force a whiff. Montgomery will likely slip some in the draft after the NFL Scouting Combine. On the field he looks to be roughly a “4.6” player. But like Arian Foster, his game is not predicated on speed and he doesn’t need to burn up the field to turn small creases into big gains. With the New York Giants facing the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, here are six things to watch as the game unfolds.What about Odell?Odell Beckham Jr. went for a second opinion on his troublesome quad this week. As I write this, the final injury report is not out yet, but my expectation is that Beckham won’t play vs. the Titans. Or, if he does Connor Barwin Color Rush Jersey , it will be a game-time decision. [UPDATE: Beckham ruled out Sunday]Without Beckham, will Eli Manning and the Giants be able to spread the ball around and get production in the passing game?Keep the offense rollingCan the Giants do that? They have averaged 31.4 points over their last five games, including a couple of defensive scores. Can the Giants continue to play well offensively against a Tennessee defense that is fourth in the league in points allowed?Chris Pflum breaks down the keys to making this happenTackling Derrick HenryThe Titans’ 247-pound halfback had a career day last week against the Jacksonville Jaguars, rushing for 238 yards. It was the first time all season Henry had surpassed even 100 yards. All week, the Giants have emphasized going low to tackle the third-year back.Defensive coordinator James Bettcher said Henry is “a great stiff-armer.”Making Marcus Mariota throw ...... and pressuring him when he does. The Titans, like the Giants, would prefer to be a run-first team that uses play action and doesn’t ask Mariota to try and direct a high-flying aerial assault. The Titans are, in fact, second-last in the league at 27.8 pass attempts per game.On BBV Radio this week Saquon Barkley Color Rush Jersey , Jimmy Morris of Music City Miracles told us that Mariota will look at the pass rush when defenses make him uncomfortable. The Giants need to do that.Special teamsThe Giants have been outstanding on special teams for most of the season. They are No. 3 in Football Outsiders’ Special Teams DVOA ratings.The Giants will face a challenge from the Tennesee return game. Darius Jennings is averaging 34.4 yards on 16 kickoff returns, and Adoree’ Jackson is averaging 9.5 yards on 12 punt returns.The playoff raceYes, the playoff race. To reach the playoffs, here is what has to happen for the Giants.