New York Giants: Top 10 Draft Classes In Franchise History

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3. Class of 1984

First-Team All Pro Selections: 1
Pro Bowl Selections: 3
Number of Years as Primary Starter at Position: 37
Total Seasons Played: 47
Total Approximate Value: 262
Total Games Played: 744
Average AV Per Season: 28

Best Selections:

William Roberts – G, Ohio State
Carl Banks – LB, Michigan State
Jeff Hostetler – QB, West Virginia
Gary Reasons – LB, Northwestern State
Lionel Manuel – WR, Pacific

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2. Class of 1983

15 total picks!

First-Team All Pro Selections: 1
Pro Bowl Selections: 4
Number of Years as Primary Starter at Position: 35
Total Seasons Played: 45
Total Approximate Value: 220
Total Games Played: 712
Average AV Per Season: 30

Best Selections:
Leonard Marshall – DE, LSU
Perry Williams – DB, North Carolina State
Terry Kinard – S, Clemson
Karl Nelson – T, Iowa State
Ali Haji-Sheikh – K, Michigan

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1. Class of 1956

28 total picks!

First-Team All Pro Selections: 5
Pro Bowl Selections: 9
Number of Years as Primary Starter at Position: 45
Total Seasons Played: 47
Total Approximate Value: N/A
Total Games Played: 611
Average AV Per Season: N/A

Best Selections:

Sam Huff – LB, West Virginia
Jim Katcavage – DE, Dayton
Don Chandler – P, Florida
Ron Nery – DE, Kansas State
Jerry Huth – G, Wake Forest