Giants Eye Long-Term Right Tackle Solution in Rookie Marcus Mbow
While many draft analysts projected rookie Marcus Mbow to shift inside at the NFL level, Giants head coach Brian Daboll revealed Sunday that the fifth-round pick will actually compete at right tackle during training camp this summer.
Selected 156th overall, Mbow’s slide in the draft wasn’t due to any glaring weaknesses. At 6’5” and 300 pounds, his size is decent but slightly underwhelming by NFL tackle standards, especially in terms of anchor strength and mass. However, the 22-year-old has room to grow and already plays stronger than his frame suggests. Combine that with nimble footwork, and Mbow offers a rare athletic profile for a late-round tackle.
A Look Toward the Future at Right Tackle
The Giants are clearly thinking ahead. While Jermaine Eluemunor is the current starter at right tackle, he’s entering the final year of his deal and will be approaching age 30 when he hits the market again. With veterans like Evan Neal, Greg Van Roten, and Aaron Stinnie fighting for the right guard job, the Giants are quietly grooming Mbow as a potential long-term solution at tackle — before the need becomes urgent.
College Tape Shows Upside, But Room to Grow
Mbow’s final season at Purdue wasn’t perfect, but it was promising. Across 666 total snaps and 385 pass-blocking reps, he gave up 25 pressures, three sacks, and committed seven penalties. While those stats show some rawness, he also put together strong performances against quality opposition — proof of his developmental potential.
Now under the guidance of offensive line coach Carmen Bricillo, known for refining player strengths, Mbow has a chance to turn his natural athleticism and quick feet into starting-caliber skills.
A Low-Risk, High-Upside Investment
There’s no pressure to rush Mbow into the lineup. With Eluemunor holding down the job in the short term, the Giants can afford to give the rookie time to bulk up, sharpen his technique, and adjust to NFL speed from the sidelines. But if injuries hit — as they often do — Mbow could get an early shot.
The Giants are playing the long game here. If Mbow develops as hoped, they could have a cost-effective, homegrown starter at right tackle by 2026 — a valuable piece on a line that desperately needs stability.
In a league where many impact players are found beyond the spotlight, Marcus Mbow might just become one of the Giants’ smartest quiet moves.
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