The Facts: The Giants had a surprising name listed as the starting tight end when their official depth chart was released on Monday. Donnell holds the advantage over former fourth-round draft pick Adrien Robinson and veterans Daniel Fells and Kellen Davis.
Diehards Line:
Robinson was viewed as the favorite to emerge this past offseason, but his immense physical gifts have never translated on the gridiron. A favorite of the Giants coaching staff, Donnell went undrafted out of Grambling State in 2012 after beginning his college career as a quarterback. He spent his rookie year on the practice squad and played all 16 games last season as a special teamer. Donnell caught just three passes in 2013 after managing just 38 receptions in four years at Grambling. In other words, he's a blocking specialist valued for his work ethic and 6-foot-6, 265-pound frame. As NFL.com put it: "The upshot for fantasy footballers is that the Giants' tight ends can be ignored in summer drafts."