NY Giants 2026 NFL Draft scouting report: Justin Joly, TE/H-Back, NC State

Justin Joly of NC State catches a touchdown at the 2026 Senior Bowl. | Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images Labeling a prospect a “tight end” puts them in a broad category in the modern era. A “tight end” covers just about everything from unusually athletic fullback, to a small offensive tackle, to an industrial-sized wide receiver.

That’s in large part due to offensive coaches trying to find ways to use uncommon or unconventional skills sets to create edges over defenses. NC State tight end Justin Joly is one of those players who checks the box “all of the above” and has lined up at just about every position other than offensive line or quarterback. He’s an athletic offensive weapon, and that might appeal to a New York Giants team that could be building an unconventional offense.

It’s also possible that Joly could wind up elsewhere in the NFC East, so it would pay for Giants fans to get to know him. Prospect: Justin Joly (7) Games Watched: vs. Virginia (2025), vs.

Duke (2025), vs. North Carolina (2025) Red Flags: None Measurables Strengths Best traits Athleticism Receiving Versatility Move blocking Perimeter blocking NC State’s Justin Joly is an undersized TE and H-Back prospect who brings uncommon versatility to the field. Joly is undersized for an NFL tight end at 6-foot 3 ⅝ inches, 241 pounds, however he compensates with very good athleticism and movement skills.