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

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 – SS Landon Collins

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – DECEMBER 11: Landon Collins #21 of the New York Giants recovers a fumble by Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys in the final minutes of the game at MetLife Stadium on December 11, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – DECEMBER 11: Landon Collins #21 of the New York Giants recovers a fumble by Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys in the final minutes of the game at MetLife Stadium on December 11, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Trading up to select Collins may be one of Reese’s best decisions since taking over general manager duties in 2007. Collins earned first-team All-Pro honors in 2016 and was in the running for NFL Defensive Player of the Year last season. The 6-foot, 222-pound strong safety has not lived up to expectations in 2017, but still leads the team in tackles (56). Collins has already proven himself a steal with the 33rd overall pick in the 2015 draft and is likely to be anchoring Big Blue’s defense for years to come.

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