I like this pick. Looks like we might have a real offensive line for awhile.

Great pick! First round talent. Will be a great addition to the oline to help open holes for Barley! Love it!!!

Overview
Four-year starter at left guard and the most highly-decorated offensive linemen in UTEP history. Hernandez possesses a rare combination of power, balance, and athletic ability. He is a plus run blocker with the anchor and footwork to handle himself in pass protection as well. Though he lacks height and length teams would like, it shouldn't hurt his stock much. Hernandez did nothing but help his cause at the Combine and he has a great shot of going in the first round and becoming a Pro-Bowl caliber guard.
Strengths
Has a broad waist with a thick trunk
Possesses impressive natural movement for his size
Flexible and agile
Knee bender able to unlock his hips and explode into opponents at point of attack
Base is wide and steady
Has the feet and the force to keep run blocks sustained and centered
Contact balance and body control are excellent
Plays with an aggressive, finishing demeanor on every snap
Flashes outstanding upper body strength to turn defenders out of the run lane
Once he digs his hands into an opponent's frame, they are done
Feet are nimble and quick
Quality pull blocker and has feet to mirror most pass rushes
Plus lateral movement
Keeps head back and back flat in pass pro
Able to ride opponents beyond the quarterback when they get to his edge
Has an instant stop-and-drop anchor
Joined boxing and powerlifting gyms just for fun
Loves the game and loves the process
Weaknesses
Shorter than desired for the position
Has short arms and small hands
Players with good arm length are able to get into his chest
Excitable after snap
Comes out of his stance with lateral hop that can cause him to lose some positioning at times
Strong desire to come out fast and land a heavy blow causes hands to miss their mark and ride up high occasionally
Too willing to initiate contact without gathering feet under him
Can be herky-jerky in approach to second level targets and lacks some smoothness in his climb
Needs to play with better pad level in space and on down blocks
In pass pro, inside post foot will get stuck in neutral when counter rushers attack him back inside
Sources Tell Us

"He's exactly what you are looking for in terms of his work ethic and how much he loves the game. He will clique instantly in the offensive line room and he will be one of the strongest and toughest guys on the team as soon as he makes the roster. The only thing that scares me are those short arms." - NFC area scout
NEWS

14 years ago in the same draft spot (pick 34) we picked up a great Guard. Hope history repeats

For what its worth, Will Hernandez had received an overall grade of 91.4 from PFF. He was the 3rd best guard and 17th highest overall graded player in the Draft according to PFF.

Tweets flying in quoting the GM and HC that Hernandez will get reps at both guard positions to start with.

Great Pick!

I believe he has the fewest sacks allowed over the past 4 years.

I took Hernandez in my mock draft 3.0.

There is a connection between Barkley at 1 and Hernandez at two: to be sure, the Giants are trying to improve the running game.

What a beast! Welcome Hernandez!

Snee had short arms... Now the question is about Wheeler...let's dream...Wheeler and Hernandez both young and anchor the right side for a decade.

I haven't had a true 'favorite' Giant the last few years. I expect Hernandez to change that.