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Round 1: Jason Pierre-Paul, DE, USF

In the 1st round, the Giants took a work out warrior Jason Pierre-Paul at a position that they didn’t need. There is no doubt that JPP can do 23 handsprings in a row, but how will he produce on the field? He played one season at USF after spending two in community college. While at USF, JPP was 1st All team Big East and a 1st team All American. He only started 7 games while at USF and totaled 42 tackles and 6 1/2 sacks. In my mind, thats thats not worth a 1st round draft pick especially when you still have two young pro bowl DE’s in Justin Tuck and Osi Umenyoria. Jerry Reese defends this decision by saying that JPP has the most upside of everyone in this draft, which is true, but at the same time will take alot of work. I also think there was a bigger need for the Giants defense in the first round, and picking Sean Weatherspoon, a linebacker from Missouri would have been a better option.

Round 2: Linval Joseph, DT, East Carolina

In the second round the Giants addressed a need at the Defensive tackle position, drafting a big one in Linval Joseph out of East Carolina. The Giants had a need at DT after their acquisition of Chris Canty last season didn’t go the way that they wanted it to and Fred Robbins getting old. Joseph was rated 8th on CBSSports rating of DT’s and he should be a good run stopper. He made the 1st All Conference USA team with 60 tackles, 13 for losses and 3 sacks. The biggest question about Joseph among scouts was his stamina, which can be worked on by the Giants staff.

Round 3: Chad Jones, S, LSU

In the third round the Giants picked up an insurance plan if Kenny Phillips can’t return after he had arthritis in his knee. In Jones, the Giants got a very athletic safety who also played for the LSU baseball team. Jones is very good in run support and could be ready to step in right away for the Giants if needed. As a senior last season Jones had 74 tackles a three interceptions. The Giants got a steal with Jones in the third round.

Round 4: Phillip Dillard, LB, Nebraska

In the 4th round the Giants finally addressed their need at linebacker with Phillip Dillard from Nebraska. Despite missing the first two games of the season Dillard earned Second All Big 12. He totaled 83 tackles, 11 for loss, and 3 sacks. While Dillard may not be able to start right away, he will be help for a weak LB core in the future.

Round 5: Mitch Petrus, G, Arkansas

It wasn’t until the 5th round when the Giants decided to go offense, drafting Mitch Petrus a guard out of Arkansas. Petrus was a walk on at Arkansas in 2007 as a tight end, but then switched to guard. Petrus impressed at the combine tying a record 45 reps at 225 pounds on the bench press. Petrus has been a hard worker ever since he came to Arkansas and will have a great offensive line to learn from. Current Giants guard Rich Seubert went undrafted in 2001.

Round 6: Adrian Tracy, LB, William and Mary

Another walk on, Adrian Tracy had to earn a starting spot which he did and didn’t lose in his four years. He started every game in those four years for William and Mary. Tracy had 78 tackles, 22 for a loss and 12 sacks earned him a sure spot on the All Conference first team. He will have to make a huge adjustment coming from a small school to the NFL and will have to work on his arm strength. Tracy shows very good instincts though and is good in pursuit.

Round 7: Matt Dodge, P, East Carolina

With Jeff Feagles getting older, it is a good move for the Giants to pick up a new punter. He has fair leg strength