In this week’s updated mock draft from Draft Wire, New York Giants fans are treated to a first round pick they absolutely need rather than one they absolutely want.

Analyst Luke Easterling mocks Northwestern guard/tackle Rashawn Slater to Big Blue at the No. 11 overall pick in Round 1 of next week’s NFL draft.

If Slater is there at No. 11, he is largely believed to be the best fit for the Giants in the first round. They need upgrades at both guard and tackle and Slater provides both.

The only wrinkle is that Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle is still on the board. Easterling believes that Waddle will be a hot commodity and with the Philadelphia Eagles selecting 12th overall and almost a lock to grab Waddle if the Giants don’t, teams could be seeking to leapfrog them to take Waddle.

The issue is, the Giants aren’t likely to move down via a trade. They probably will stay put and take Slater and turn away all trade offers.

If things play out this way, I wouldn’t be surprised if multiple teams were clamoring to trade up ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles at No. 12 to land Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle.

The only problem with that? Giants general manager Dave Gettleman has never traded down.

Like, ever. In any round. In eight years as an NFL GM.

So, you can bet on the G-Men staying put here, even though there’s not an edge rusher worth taking. If they can’t fill their biggest need on defense, don’t be surprised if Gettleman stays here and bolsters the offensive line with Slater, who can play either tackle or guard at a high level.

Good points all around. Gettleman has not gotten his first pick right yet in the three years he’s been running the Giants’ draft. He could change that by taking Slater this year.

The consensus is that Slater will be gone before the Giants are on the clock. So, if that’s the case, they would have a decision to make with the 11th pick. If Waddle is there, they could take him, but then again, with former New England Patriots assistant Joe Judge now the Giants’ head coach and seemingly gaining influence within the organization, a trade back in the first round (a la his old boss Bill Belichick) could be the move.  Then, they would take a pass rusher or maybe a different receiver or lineman later in the round.