Top 10 New York Giants Draft Picks of All Time: A Legacy of Excellence
The New York Giants have had some remarkable draft picks over the years, with players who have made a significant impact on the team. Here is a list of the top 10 draft picks in Giants history based on their career Weighted Approximate Value (wAV) and individual accolades.
At number 10, we have Fred Dryer, a defensive end who was drafted in 1969. He had a career wAV of 80 and played 176 games over 11 seasons.
Jessie Armstead, a linebacker drafted in 1993, comes in at number 9. He had a career wAV of 81 and earned five Pro Bowl selections during his 8 seasons as a starter.
Phil Simms, a quarterback drafted in 1979, is ranked at number 8. He had a career wAV of 91 and played 164 games over 11 seasons.
Harry Carson, a linebacker drafted in 1976, is at number 7 on the list. He had a career wAV of 95 and earned nine Pro Bowl selections during his 13 seasons as a starter.
Buck Buchanan, a defensive tackle drafted in 1963, is ranked at number 6. He had a career wAV of 96 and played 182 games over 13 seasons.
Don Maynard, an end drafted in 1957, comes in at number 5. He had a career wAV of 101 and played 186 games over 13 seasons.
Tiki Barber, a running back drafted in 1997, is ranked at number 4. He had a career wAV of 103 and earned three Pro Bowl selections during his 7 seasons as a starter.
Michael Strahan, a defensive end drafted in 1993, is at number 3 on the list. He had a career wAV of 122 and earned seven Pro Bowl selections and four First-Team All-Pro honors during his 14 seasons as a starter.
Lawrence Taylor, a linebacker drafted in 1981, comes in at number 2. He had a career wAV of 146 and earned 10 Pro Bowl selections and eight First-Team All-Pro honors during his 13 seasons as a starter.
And at the top of the list is Philip Rivers, a quarterback drafted in 2004. He had a career wAV of 150 and earned eight Pro Bowl selections during his 15 seasons as a starter.
These players have left a lasting legacy with the New York Giants and have made significant contributions to the team over the years.