New York Giants 2024 Training Camp Preview: OL Marcus McKethan

The New York Giants had significant questions surrounding the offensive line once again heading into this offseason. Last season was a disaster, with multiple injuries across the unit leading to inconsistent play at almost every position. 

Injuries to Andrew Thomas, John Michael Schmitz, and Evan Neal led to the Giants’ offensive line depth being tested earlier than expected, but it was the Week 1 poor showing by then-starting right guard Mark Glowinski that opened the door for 2022 fifth-round pick Marcus McKethan to seize a starting job.

That didn’t happen, and to understand why, let’s go back to McKethan’s rookie year, which was wiped out due to a torn ACL during training camp. He started 2023 on the PUP list but was activated on August 7 after missing the first couple of weeks of camp.

As noted, he was named the starting guard after Glowinski had a poor showing, but McKethan could not hold that job. With the Giants electing to sign multiple veteran depth pieces, where does McKethan fit on the roster?

Height: 6-7
Weight: 335 lbs.
EXP: 2 years
School: North Carolina
How acquired: D5-22

McKethan entered what was essentially his rookie season as a depth piece. He appeared in 16 games with five starts, allowing two sacks in 378 total snaps. McKethan made his NFL debut in their Week 2 comeback win in Arizona, starting at right guard.

McKethan started the following three games, then started his last game of the season in Week 7 before being reduced to a depth role. After his stint as a starter, McKethan appeared in just 22 snaps for the remainder of the season, as the Giants somewhat found a unit to stick with. 

McKEthan’s lack of development stuck out like a sore thumb. He has the size to block out the sun and swallow up his man, but he couldn’t do that consistently. He was too often uncertain of his assignments and targets. 

McKethan also has some serious lower body issues that affect his balance and ability to stay with any kind of mobility. He’s got a long way to go to grow into a competitive blocker. Can Carmen Bricillo, the new offensive line coach, get more out of him this year?