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The New York Giants made Ohio State cornerback Eli Apple the No. 10 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft last night. Tonight, GM Jerry Reese and the Giants will pick in both the second and third rounds, and there is plenty of talent for him to choose from. He will need to score a touchdown with both picks in order to help the Giants get back to the playoffs and probably to save his job.
The Giants have been among the worst teams in the NFL in drafting thanks to their repeated misses in later rounds. Here are 10 players the Giants could draft in the second and third rounds to make a major impact on the team this season.
10. Myles Jack, LB, UCLA
Credit: Getty Images10. Myles Jack, LB, UCLA
Myles Jack was expected to be a top-10 pick but his knee is a major concern. He could be there for the Giants if they want to take the chance his knee will hold up. If it does he would have an immediate impact.
9. Michael Thomas, WR, Ohio State
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Thomas is the best wide receiver left on the board. He has nice size at 6-foot-2, 212 pounds and decent but not elite speed, running a 4.5 40-yard dash. He would be an ideal red zone target.
8. Reggie Ragland, LB, Alabama
Credit: Getty Images8. Reggie Ragland, LB, Alabama
Ragland would be an instant starter for the Giants at middle linebacker. The Giants have a lot of depth up the middle, but Ragland could be a star in the mold of Antonio Pierce, a guy who just plays well every Sunday.
7. Kevin Dodd, DE, Clemson
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Dodd would be a little bit of a project, but you could see him get better as his career went on. He would be able to be a major part of the rotation the Giants love to use along the defensive line and could develop into a double-digit sack guy.
6. Jarran Reed, DT, Alabama
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The Giants could use some depth along the defensive line, and Reed would be a solid addition to any line in football. He is very good against the run and would give the Giants a fearsome threesome at DT with Damon Harrison and Johnathan Hankins.
5. Braxton Miller, WR, Ohio State
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Miller is a converted quarterback who showed a ton of promise as a wide receiver. He would be a project but could develop into an elite No. 2 wideout with big-play ability.
4. Noah Spence, OLB/DE, Eastern Kentucky
Credit: Getty Images4. Noah Spence, OLB/DE, Eastern Kentucky
He is one of the best edge rushers in the draft. Spence would be a bit of a project who comes with off-field concerns in the form of failed drug tests, but he has the talent to be a force as a pass rusher.
3. Emmanuel Ogbah, DE, Oklahoma State
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An outstanding pass rusher, Ogbah would be a force as long as he is ready and willing to put in the work. He needs to play to the whistle on every snap, but he could be a stud in the form of Osi Umenyiora.
2. Su’a Cravens, S/LB, USC
Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports2. Su’a Cravens, S/LB, USC
Cravens played safety in college, but he could be a linebacker in the NFL. He is an intriguing prospect who plays with passion, is good against the run and flashed some ability to blitz. He would add an interesting element to the Giants’ defense.
1. Shilique Calhoun, DE, Michigan State
Credit: Getty Images1. Shilique Calhoun, DE, Michigan State
Calhoun could step in as part of a rotation right away. He has outstanding instincts as a pass rusher but needs work against the run. Athletic and physical, Calhoun could be a fan favorite for years to come.
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