With the New York Giants facing an increased sense of urgency for the coming season, head coach Tom Coughlin is going to need every single player on the roster to contribute.
Yes, that includes the rookies who make the 53-man roster coming out of camp. While historically Coughlin has appeared squeamish about throwing rookies out there on the field right out of the gate, he might not have much of a choice if he wants to put an end to the Giants’ three-year slide without a playoff berth.
This slideshow looks at the rookie draft class, all of whom should make the 53-man roster barring any long-term or season-ending injuries, and sets a list of achievable expectations for each for the coming season.