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

By Neal Lynch

May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Giants fans Arase Randolph and Mike Eisenberg Wantage pose for a photo before the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: William Perlman/THE STAR-LEDGER via USA TODAY Sports
May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Giants fans Arase Randolph and Mike Eisenberg Wantage pose for a photo before the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: William Perlman/THE STAR-LEDGER via USA TODAY Sports /
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6. Bookie Bolin – G, Ole Miss Rebels (1962)

Games: 77
Approximate Value w/ Giants: 31
Seasons w/ Giants: 6
Average AV Per Season: 5

Drafted by the New York Giants in the 5th round (58th overall) of the 1962 NFL Draft, a few picks after San Jose State offensive lineman Jim Cadille went to the Chicago Bears and several selections before Houston Cougars defensive lineman Dan Birdwell went to the Oakland Raiders.

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    • Bolin was also drafted by the Dallas Texans in the 14th round (107th overall) of the 1962 AFL Draft, but opted for Big Blue.

    In six seasons with the G-Men, Bolin played 77 games. In Bolin’s best season, 1963, the Giants went 11-3, finishing first in the NFL East. That ’63 Giants offense ranked first in the league in points scored, total yards, first downs, and passing touchdowns. That unit, which featured Pro Bowlers Y.A. Tittle, Frank Gifford, and Del Shofner, was top 5 in passing.

    Bolin’s next two best seasons were 1965 and 1966. In ’65, the Giants finished second in the East with a 7-7 record, but the following year they finished 8th in the East with a 1-12-1 record thanks to one of the worst defenses in franchise history.

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