2012 Season Recap
The Giants were not only able to make the playoffs despite having half of there team on IR, they won the Superbowl. Eli Manning has proved to the world that he is an elite quarterback and when the Giants pass rush is playing at full strength, they are unstoppable. General Manager Jerry Reese is one of the best in the business because he always picks the best player available on his board, regardless of position need. He did the same in this draft
Draft Needs
The Giants have an awful linebacker core and the offensive line is getting old. The team could use an upgrade at Left Guard, Right Tackle, and Center as well as a Left Tackle of the future. The running back depth is also problem and the Giants do not have an impact player at the Tight End position.
Pick by Pick Analysis
32. David Wilson- RB - Virginia Tech UniversityI am not going to lie, I am not big on this pick. I don't think that David Wilson will ever be anything more than a great Robin in a two back committee, not a Batman. He has great speed and impressive moves, but he lacks the frame and strength to be effective near the endzone or carry the majority of carries in a game. If he can bulk up a little bit, he could be similar to Shady McCoy.
63. Reuben Randle- WR - Louisiana State UniversityI love this pick. Randle is a great value at 63. He lacks polish and didn't dominate the SEC like Alshon Jeffery did, but he has great measurables and suffered from bad QB play. With Manningham gone and Hakeem Nicks injured, Randle provides great depth. I think that Randle will probably be a solid number flanker who will be a great number 2 WR.
94. Jayron Hosley- CB - Virginia Tech UniversityThis is another great value pick. Hosley could have easily gone in the 2nd round and the Giants were able to snag him in the 3rd round. However, he did test positive for marijuana. Hosley has great coverage and ball skills, but he lacks great size at 5'10'' 178 lbs.
127. Adrien Robinson- TE - University of Cincinnati Robinson has great measurables but he has never lived up to his talent. He could get it together with NFL caliber coaching and more time to mature. He is worth the risk in the 4th round, but I doubt he will be anything more than a special team player for the next year or 2.
131. Brandon Mosley- T/G- Auburn UniversityI think that Mosley could develop into a solid guard or right tackle in a year or two. He isn't the most athletic lineman, but he has great strength. He is a good value at this pick.
201. Matt McCants- LT - University of Alabama-BirminghamMcCants is one of the most athletic tackles in this draft. He has solid feet and moves well laterally and in space, but he lacks functional strength. If he bulks up he could turn into a decent player or better.
239. Markus Kuhn- 3T - N.C. State UniversityWhat is a Giants draft without a pass rusher? It will be a miracle if he makes the roster.
Conclusion
It looks like the Giants have had another strong draft. We will see how it pans out in the next couple of years.
A lot can be said for shorter, undersized running backs like Ahmad Bradshaw and David Wilson. If you're footwork and acceleration are outstanding than they can make up for any lack in strength or subsequent flaw. In Brandon Jacobs' case, it was his size that got him kicked off the Giants squad after winning this past superbowl. His acceleration speed was too slow and his center of gravity wasn't low enough to the ground when he carried the ball making him vulnerable to leg tackles. Tackles that Bradshaw always seemed to wiggle his way out of.
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