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New York Giants: Top 10 First Round Draft Picks of All-Time

By Mike Luca

Dec 14, 2014; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) greets New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) after Beckham
Dec 14, 2014; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) greets New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) after Beckham /
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Feb 14, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. in attendance in the second half during the NBA All Star Game at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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8. Odell Beckham Jr., WR (2014, #12)

Though OBJ has only been in the league for two seasons, they’ve been two mind-blowing, record-breaking and wonderfully flamboyant seasons for Big Blue’s revolutionized offense.

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NY Jets news: Calais Campbell visit, Odell Beckham 'leaning' toward the Jets
NY Jets news: Calais Campbell visit, Odell Beckham 'leaning' toward the Jets /

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    • Odell already ranks 20th in receiving yards (2,755) and 16th in touchdowns (25) for the Giants. His maximized targets (6.9 receptions per game and 102 YPG) obliterate any other pass-catcher to ever wear a Giants uni.

    Nonetheless, Beckham’s coaches could fail to rein in his plaguing behavioral tendencies or an injury could cut his career or his productivity short. In such cases, the Rookie of the Year and Sophomore of the Year’s Canton status would be nowhere close to, say, Gale Sayers or early retiree Calvin Johnson.

    Through no fault of his own, OBJ hasn’t experienced the longevity of Ike Hilliard. Beckham hasn’t created the postseason highlight of a Mark Ingram, let alone David Tyree or Mario Manningham. There simply isn’t enough to call him Jerry Rice OR Amani Toomer just yet.

    The PR wizard and one-hand reception guru needs more time to laminate “all-time” upon his legacy, particularly when a heftier pedigree looms buried on the current depth chart.

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