Jerry Reese and the New York Giants did was many fans were clamoring for… Kind of. They drafted a defensive player in the first round. And while the Giants need help on all levels of their defense and certainly at linebacker, Leonard Floyd was taken the pick prior.
So, the Giants selected Eli Apple, cornerback from Ohio State, to help bolster a pass defense that allowed 4,783 yards through the air. That massive total is the second-most in NFL history.
Reese addressed the media last night after selecting Apple. “He’s a terrific young player, and it’s a need pick.