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Ranking the Giants' 10 Best Draft Picks of the Last Decade

The New York Giants have significantly underperformed in the NFL Draft in the past decade, but they still made some excellent picks.

By Nicholas Rome

September 21, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; New York Giants co-owner John Mara before the game
September 21, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; New York Giants co-owner John Mara before the game / Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
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5. Andrew Thomas - 2020 Draft - 4th Overall Pick

Jan 21, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78)
Jan 21, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) / Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

The Giants have been brutal when it comes to offensive linemen, having a revolving door there over the past ten years.

The exception to this trend, however, is left tackle Andrew Thomas, who has become one of the best offensive tackles in the NFL. Thomas reached his full potential in 2022, being named to the second-team All-Pro, helping the Giants reach the post-season. Thomas dealt with injuries for the majority of 2023, but, as he stays healthy and continues to play he'll rise up this list.

4. Landon Collins - 2015 Draft - 33rd Overall Pick

Jan 1, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants safety Landon Collins (21) celebrates
Jan 1, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants safety Landon Collins (21) celebrates / Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

The Giants jumped up to the first pick of the second round of the 2015 Draft to land Landon Collins who was seen as a first-round talent and the consensus top safety in the draft. He'd enjoy a solid rookie season before breaking out in 2016.

The 2016 season from Collins was special as he would've won the Defensive Player of the Year if not for an all-time season from Khalil Mack. He'd finish 2016 with 125 tackles, four sacks, five interceptions, 13 pass defenses, and a touchdown.

He'd play two more seasons for the Giants being named to three Pro Bowls in four seasons while hoping for a contract extension. The team chose not to move him at the trade deadline in 2018, seemingly indicating that they would re-sign him in the offseason. Despite Collins stating he wanted to stay in New York, the Giants were unwilling to re-sign him.

Collins' return to the team in 2022, and helping the team return to the playoffs was a fitting end to his NFL career. He'd play six games with the team as a hybrid safety and linebacker recording 15 tackles and a pick-six. His pick-six in a crucial playoff-clinching game will go down as one of the most memorable plays in recent Giants' memory.

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