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

By Neal Lynch | Apr 22, 2016

Jan 27, 1991; Tampa, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; New York Giants quarterback Jeff Hostetler (15) throws the ball while center Bart Oates (65) and guard Eric Moore (60) block Buffalo Bills linebacker Shane Conlan (58) and nose tackle Jeff Wright (91) during Super Bowl XXV at Tampa Stadium. The Giants defeated the Bills 19-20. Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports /

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7. Greg Jackson, LSU Tigers (1989)

Games: 75
Approximate Value: 31
Average AV Per Season: 7

The Giants selected LSU Tigers safety Greg Jackson 78th overall in the 1989 NFL Draft, one after Miami Hurricanes d-back Bubba McDowell went to the Houston Oilers, and a few selections ahead of wide receiver and special teamer Don Beebe to the Buffalo Bills, defensive end Tony Tolbert to Dallas Cowboys, and Baylor DB Ray Crockett to the Detroit Lions.

In five seasons with Big Blue, Jackson started 59 games out of 75 games played and had 14 interceptions, two forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries, four sacks, and more than 300 combined tackles. His best seasons came in 1993, his last season with the Giants, when he had four interceptions, three fumble recoveries and more than 70 stops.

Jackson was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts in week 6 of the 1990 season while his 10 picks that year were fifth most league-wide. Greg was also on two of the top 10 Giants defenses since 1986.

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