The New York Giants should already be aiming to make a move for this 355-pound monster.
The New York Giants overhauled their defensive tackle room during the offseason. They traded Dexter Lawrence, signed DJ Reader and Shelby Harris, drafted Bobby Jamison-Travis and then swung a trade to acquire CJ Okoye.
I actually like the Giants' setup at the position right now, but it certainly isn't sustainable long term.
Reader signed a two-year deal, but he is 32 years old. Harris is only on a one-year pact and is even older. Jamison-Travis hasn't even played this season. Okoye has tremendous potential, but he is definitely a project.
New York will almost certainly be looking to add some pieces in the trenches next spring, and one name that should already be on its radar is Central Florida Knights standout Horace Lockett.
Lockett is not one of the bigger names in a 2027 draft class full of talent at his position. But most of the rest of the group doesn't really fit what the Giants need.
New York doesn't need a pass-rushing defensive tackle or a 3-tech; it already has enough pass rushers in spades. What it needs is more help against the run.
Enter Lockett, who stands 6-foot-6 and weighs 355 pounds, making him one of the most gargantuan players in his class.
He projects as a mid-to-late round pick right now, but I have a feeling that could change as the season progresses.
Lockett has already gotten off to a strong start in 2026, having logged seven tackles, two tackles for loss, a half of a sack and a fumble recovery.
The Atlanta native began his collegiate career at Georgia Tech and spent three seasons with the Yellow Jackets before transferring to UCF.
Yes, injuries have limited Lockett. He missed his entire third year at Georgia Tech due to a hand injury, and last year, he was sidelined the final eight games because of a torn pectoral muscle. So that is a bit of a concern.
But Lockett is back and healthy this season, and he is already making an impact.
John Harbaugh loves to build physical teams, which is why he made the aforementioned moves along the interior to begin with. Just imagine a Giants future with the 6-foot-6, 365-pound Okoye and the 6-foot-6, 355-pound Lockett in the trenches together?
It's something New York should seriously consider.
Oregon's A'Mauri Washington — 6-foot-3, 325 pounds — seems to be the most high-profile fit for what the Giants need, but he will probably be a first-round pick next April.
If New York is looking for a sleeper who can potentially fill a very similar role, Lockett could be the solution.
