The New York Giants 2016 Draft Class

Now that the 2016 NFL Draft has come to a close, it's time to take a look at the newest members of Big Blue.

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Eli Apple CB Ohio State  

This pick came as a bit of a shock to both analysts and fans who expected to Giants to look for a pass rusher, linebacker, or offensive lineman at number 10. However, the Titans and Bears traded ahead of the Giants and subsequently took OT Jack Conklin and LB Leonard Floyd right out from under them. With that in mind, one could understand why Reese and company settled on taking Apple here, but it may have served better to trade down.

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Sterling Shepard WR Oklahoma

There is no doubt this guy is a stud. He can make great catches, run routes effectively, and make defenders miss in the open field. Having proven to be a 1st round talent, landing him in the second could be a major steal for the already omnipotent Giants offense. 

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Darian Thompson S Boise State

The ball hawk extraordinaire and former defensive captain is a major upgrade at the safety position, giving the revamped secondary additional depth and a potential starter. If he can hone his football abilities and clean up some of the mistakes he made in college, he could one of the few great steals of the draft.

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B.J. Goodson LB Clemson

Surely many wish the Giants would have filled this position earlier, but nevertheless the trigger was pulled in round 4. Like Thompson, he was the defensive captain of a stout Clemson defense which should serve him well at the pro level. If all goes well and he finds a true fit in Spagnuolo's schemes, Goodson could be one of the hidden gem draft finds of 2016.

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Paul Perkins RB UCLA

While many fans would have loved to land Ezekiel Elliott, Perkins is still a nice (though lesser) alternative. He has a skill set similar to Shane Vereen and is extremely elusive in the open field. It's likely he'll battle both Andre Williams and Orleans Darkwa for playing time, so we will have to wait to see exactly what he can contribute.

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Jerell Adams TE South Carolina

The tight end position has been a revolving door for 6 years now as the Giants have yet to find a permanent starter. like others before him, Adams could slip into a prominent role if his game builds up to the level some believe he's capable of. However, as a later draft pick it will be a bit of climb for him to win over the coaching staff.