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New York Giants: Shot putter Austin Droogsma embraces NFL opportunity

Austin Droogsma still doesn’t understand why, but that really no longer matters. The New York Giants are taking a shot on the former Florida State shot putter.

“I have never attended an NFL game, and my first NFL game could be as a player,” Droogsma said.

“How weird is that? It’s really crazy to think I am in a position that some of these guys have worked their entire lives for.”

Droogsma, an offensive guard, was one of 10 players signed by the Giants from their rookie tryout camp two weekends ago.

His size (6-foot-4, 345 pounds), athleticism and potential were enough for the Giants to give him a longer look. Droogsma is currently attending a month-long summer camp in East Rutherford, New Jersey.