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New York Giants: Jerry Reese’s 5 best, worst draft picks

By Henry Buggy

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 05: Senior Vice President and General Manager Jerry Reese of the New York Giants celebrates after the Giants won 21-17 against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 05: Senior Vice President and General Manager Jerry Reese of the New York Giants celebrates after the Giants won 21-17 against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /
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#4 – WR Hakeem Nicks

PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 27: Hakeem Nicks #88 of the New York Giants runs with the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during their game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 27, 2013 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 27: Hakeem Nicks #88 of the New York Giants runs with the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during their game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 27, 2013 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

Nicks helped New York hoist a Lombardi Trophy and will always be remembered for his Hail Mary touchdown grab against the Green Bay Packers in the divisional round. While Nicks put up some great numbers in his short career, his No. 29 overall selection will always be viewed as a reach. Nicks spent just five seasons with Big Blue before returning to the team in 2015 for six games. To be fair to Reese there were plenty of busts in the 2009 draft, but with players like LeSean McCoy, Patrick Chung, Connor Barwin, and Mike Wallace still on the board, Nicks clearly deserved a place on this list.

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