New York Giants 2009 NFL Draft Review

Sports Network | April 26, 2009

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1 - Hakeem Nicks, WR, North Carolina (6-1, 212); 2 - Clint Sintim, LB, Virginia (6-3, 256); 2 - William Beatty, T, (6-6, 307); 3 - Ramses Barden, WR, Cal Poly (6-6, 229); 3 - Travis Beckum, TE, Wisconsin (6-3, 239); 4 - Andre Brown, RB, N.C. State (6-0, 224); 5 - Rhett Bomar, QB, Sam Houston State (6-2, 225); 6 - DeAndre Wright, CB, New Mexico (5-11, 198); 7 - Stoney Woodson, CB, South Carolina (5-11, 195)

Analysis: After seemingly being linked to every free agent and trade subject on the market at the wide receiver position, the Giants ultimately added a pass-catching playmaker via the Draft. Nicks is not the field-stretching target that Plaxico Burress is (few are), but he has was an extremely productive college receiver who possesses very good hands and solid route- running ability. Look for Nicks to make an immediate impact for a team that needs him to contribute. Sintim was a good value pick at No. 45 overall, and projects as the team's starting strongside linebacker eventually. Beatty is a risk-reward pick who is seen as being a bit soft but will be given time to develop. The G-Men traded up with the Eagles in order to select Barden, a physical specimen with major upside. Beckum, the last pick of the third round, is very similar to current Giant Kevin Boss and might not stick. Brown will have a chance to replace Derrick Ward on the New York depth chart. Bomar, who started his career at Oklahoma, could eventually be Eli Manning's backup.

Bottom Line: Secondary help went begging until the sixth round, but otherwise shapes up as another solid draft for Jerry Reese and Tom Coughlin.

Grade: A-