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Ranking the 10 best receivers in NY Giants history

By Desmond Novack

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 05: Wide receiver Odell Beckham #13 of the New York Giants celebrates with wide receiver Victor Cruz #80 after scoring a 15 yard touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons during their game at MetLife Stadium on October 5, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 05: Wide receiver Odell Beckham #13 of the New York Giants celebrates with wide receiver Victor Cruz #80 after scoring a 15 yard touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons during their game at MetLife Stadium on October 5, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO – DECEMBER 2: Del Shofner #85 of the New York Giants catches a touchdown pass against Dave Whitsell #23 of the Chicago Bears during the game at Wrigley Field on December 2, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Robert Riger/Getty Images)
CHICAGO – DECEMBER 2: Del Shofner #85 of the New York Giants catches a touchdown pass against Dave Whitsell #23 of the Chicago Bears during the game at Wrigley Field on December 2, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Robert Riger/Getty Images) /

7. WR Del Shofner

Del Shofner is not a name we often see come up when talking about the all-time great receivers of the NY Giants. This is likely due to how long ago he played. Shofner joined the Giants in the 1961 season and made an instant impact. He recorded three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, while also being selected to three Pro Bowls and three First Team All-Pro squads.

However, a combination of illness and injuries derailed Shofner’s career, as after these three seasons, Shofner would only remain in the league for four more years and would never have more than 400 receiving yards in a campaign again. Shofner would appear in the postseason three times for the Giants, catching eight passes for 110 yards in three games.

Shofner was one of the first “deep threat” receivers the league had ever seen. He was truly a game-changing player, even making the NFL’s 1960’s All Decade Team for his skillset.

In his seven-year tenure with the NY Giants, Shofner would catch 239 passes for 4,315 yards and 35 TDs. When looking back, these numbers are not the most insane stats that jump out on the page, but for his time it’s no doubt impressive. Some have argued Shofner should be a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame for his revolutionary play.

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