Unfortunately there seems to be a bit of a downside that makes him a bit like the last 1st round RB the Giants seleted, Ron Dayne. Wilson is an indecisive runner and hesitates at the line when there is not a clear hole and starts running east and west. That is never a good thing in the NFL. He could be a help in the return game with his speed and tackle breaking ability and has had a 92 yd return, but I’m sure sure that makes him 1st round talent.

The Giants did have some bigger concerns than RB that could have been addressed. With players like TE Coby Fleener and O linemen like Konz, Glenn, Martin and Adams all available I wonder if this pick could have been used to address those needs considering last years starting  TE will not be ready by seasons open. And the O line did struggle at times last year, especially with Baas at center.

So was Wilson the right pick? Time will tell, we all hope so and will all be watching.

Wilson was an absolute force at running back in three years at Blacksburg. Despite setting high standards every season, he still managed to get better and better year in and year out. Wilson rushed 59 times for 334 yards and four touchdowns as a freshman in 2009 (a 5.7 average per carry). Even when he started to see more and more playing time, the average remained the same. He had 113 attempts for 619 yards and five scores as a sophomore before really breaking out in 2011; 290 carries for 1709 yards and nine touchdowns.
The Danville, VA native is also a stellar pass-catcher out of the backfield. After catching no passes as a freshman, Wilson made a total of 37 receptions for 363 yards and five scores over the past two seasons. He stands at just 5’10”, but weighs in at a solid 205 pounds

Before the Combine, many experts picked Burfict to be drafted in the first round and now there is the possibility that he won’t be drafted at all. Teams began to question Burfict’s value when he had a poor performance at the Combine. Scout.com states:

“He ran a sluggish 40-yard dash at the combine in February, a high 4.9 to 5.09 clocking that he improved to 4.79 to 4.85 seconds at his campus Pro Day workout this spring.

And Burfict reportedly struggled during interviews at the combine, something he says he wished he had handled better during a generally overwhelming experience.

Burfict emphasized that he has turned things around since the combine and is eager to prove himself on and off the field.

Burfict said he’s down to 243 pounds after playing at roughly 260 pounds last season.”

This is the most important time in Burfict’s life. It is reported that he’s displayed a new work ethic since the Combine and is determined to become a valuable contributor to an NFL team.

It has also been reported that Ohio State tackle Mike Adams and Virginia Tech cornerback Jayron Hosley have failed drug tests.

Some teams frown upon this type of issue while others are not so concerned. It will be interesting to see how this plays out in the NFL Draft today.