The Giants have selected Toledo defensive tackle Darius Alexander with the 65th overall pick (Round 3) in the 2025 NFL Draft.
By The Numbers
Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 305 lbs
40-Yard Dash: 4.95 seconds
Vertical: 31.5 inches
Bench: 28
Broad Jump: 9-foot-3
2024 Stats: (12 Games) 40 tackles (17 solo), eight tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, one interception, one touchdown
Prospect Overview
NFL.com: Interior lineman with the size, length and physicality for consideration in odd or even fronts. Alexander is capable of destroying blocks, but he needs to do a better job of balancing his force to control the action at the point of attack. He can hold his ground when he’s staying low, but the pad level is inconsistent and causes his gap constriction to be hit-or-miss. Alexander has above-average rush acumen. He does a nice job of utilizing his traits and crafting a plan of attack. His best football could be ahead of him, but for now, he projects as an average rotational player or backup.
Bleacher Report: Alexander has the potential to become a solid every-down defensive tackle at the next level. He's an impressive run defender who can defeat one-on-one blocks with his strength at the point of attack and can stay in his gap against double teams. As a pass-rusher, he has a solid swim move and can collapse the pocket when bull rushing, he fires off the ball.
That's part of how Alexander proved himself against a higher level of competition and stood out at the Senior Bowl. However, he looked quicker and more agile in Moblie than during the season. He tested well at the NFL Combine with a 9.14 RAS, so he's a better athlete than what was seen during the 2024 campaign
Connor's Take
The Giants' pass rush is loaded with Kayvon Thibodeaux, Dexter Lawrence, Brian Burns and Abdul Carter. Their run defense is a bit more questionable. Alexander should help there. He's a 6-4 and 305-pounder out of Toledo. He'll slide in next to Lawrence as one of the team's starting defensive tackles.