Like every NFL team over the years the New York Giants have whiffed on quite a few first round picks. One player in particular that comes to mind is former running back Ron Dayne.
Gary Davenport of Bleacher Report has written an article naming the biggest draft bust for every NFL team. When it comes to the Giants, he chose the number five overall pick in the 1996 NFL Draft, defensive end Cedric Jones.
Here’s a portion of what Davenport wrote:
But what really makes this pick cringe-worthy is the options that were still there on the board at this spot.