NFL Draft: Analyzing Every Draft Under Jerry Reese
Dec 7, 2014; Nashville, TN, USA; New York Giants wide receiver
Odell BeckhamJr (13) carries the ball against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at LP Field. The Giants beat the Titans 36-7. Mandatory Credit: Don McPeak-USA TODAY Sports
Report Card: 2014 NFL Draft
Drafted Players:
- Odell Beckham Jr., WR LSU (Rd. 1 12th overall pick)
- Weston Richburg, C Colorado St. (Rd. 2 43rd overall pick)
- Jay Bromley, DT Syracuse (Rd. 3 74th overall pick)
- Andre Williams, RB BC (Rd. 4 113th overall pick)
- Nat Berhe, FS SDST (Rd. 5 152nd overall pick)
- Devon Kennard LB USC (Rd. 5 174th overall pick)
- Bennett Jackson DB Notre Dame (Rd. 6 187th overall pick)
Superstar Receiver Found
The Giants hit a home run with Beckham who was the rookie of the year in 2014. He has the potential to be one of the all time greats.
Drafted Starters The Team Needed Bad
In addition to Beckham, the Giants got a lot out of this rookie class in 2014. Richburg helped the offensive line when injuries to others gave him an opportunity. Williams gained experience as a starter, because of the injury troubles of Rashad Jennings. Kennard was a standout rookie at the linebacker position and Berhe may be put into a starting role in 2015.
Draft Grade: A
The 2014 Giants team struggled last season. Who knows how much worse it could have been if he did not do such a good job in the draft that year.
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