The New York Giants missed out on the 2010 NFL Playoffs by the slimmest of margins. Looking back, if they had punted away from DeSean Jackson and defeated the Eagles, they would have had the sixth and final playoff spot in the NFC. The team that claimed that spot-Green Bay.
With the 19th pick, the Giants were looking to upgrade the running game or offensive line. But one of the top players in the draft fell to them, so it was a no-brainer to select Prince Amukamara in the first round. With the emphasis on the passing game, you can't have enough good cover corners. Amukamara was seen as a Top 10 talent, and the Giants got a gift in the first round.
Then New York got another in Round 2, when Marvin Austin was sitting there for the taking. Despite not playing at North Carolina in 2010 due to NCAA Violations, Austin was seen as a late first round pick, and I think more people were surprised that he was the 52nd pick than what would have been if he had been the 25th pick. Austin is a great fit for the Giants defensive scheme, and I can see him moving into the starting lineup by the end of the season.
The Giants got a speed receiver in Round 3 by selecting Jerrel Jernigan out of Troy. Small but very quick, Jernigan looks to be an excellent complimentary receiver to line up with Hakeem Nicks and Steve Smith.
Two late round sleepers for the Giants look to be James Brewer, a tackle selected in the fourth round out of Indiana, and Greg Jones, a middle linebacker taken in Round 6 out of Michigan State. Brewer is an athletic giant of a right tackle, standing 6'8 and weighing 330 pounds. Jones is a productive player in the middle of the defense, and his leadership qualities can not be overlooked.
Draft Grade: A
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