Darren Waller

Waller said previously that he is contemplating retirement

With Darren Waller's status for 2024 still unclear, the Giants have selected a tight end in the fourth round of the draft.

The Giants selected Penn State TE Theo Johnson in Round 4 of the NFL Draft. A converted WR, Johnson spent four years with the Nittany Lions two as a full-time starter. Career-best numbers surfaced as a senior, but he wasn t a major performer (34-341-7). He accounted for 13.8% of the team s catches, 12.2% of the receiving yards, and 20.3% of the receiving TDs. He managed just 1.26 yards per route run -- down from the 1.58 figure he tallied as a junior. The real promise here lies in Johnson s athletic gifts, which helped him to play all over the formation (47.9% inline, 38.8% slot, 9.8% wide). At 6 6, 259 pounds, he s simply a rare athlete. Look no further than his Combine performance, which included a 4.57 forty, a 39.5-inch vertical, a 125-inch broad jump, and a 4.19 shuttle. Altogether, Johnson posted a historic 9.99 Relative Athletic Score. Now, his game needs refinement most notably in his route running. Johnson also found himself in two off-field incidents that led to misdemeanors. He joins a Giants team that s still waiting to hear whether TE Darren Waller will continue his football career. If not, TE Daniel Bellinger would stand as Johnson s top competition for snaps. That d give the rookie an outside shot at 2024 fantasy value although he s more of a dynasty bench stash.

Waller is impressed with the current state of the tight end position

Plum and Waller married in March of 2023