The Best Draft Picks by the New York Giants

The New York Giants were founded in 1925 and are one of the more famous and successful franchises in the NFL. The franchise is ranked third in terms of New York Giants Football Jersey NFL titles with eight, four before the inception of the Super Bowl and four since the Super Bowl was created. The best draft picks by the New York Giants are Harry Carson, Rosey Brown and Lawrence Taylor.

No. 3: Harry Carson, LB, (1976 - 1988)

Harry Carson was drafted in the 1976 NFL Draft in the fourth round. The Hall of Famer was named to nine Pro Bowls. He helped the team win Super Bowl XXI. He was a player for the big moment and the undoubted leader of one of the greatest defensive units to ever play in the NFL.

No. 2: Rosey Brown, OL, (1953 - 1965)

Rosey Brown was drafted in the 1953 NFL Draft. He is considered to be one of the best sleeper picks. He displayed quick feet and went on to help the Giants New York Giants Football Jersey win the NFL title in 1956. He was named to nine Pro Bowls. He is the greatest offensive lineman in Giants history, as he was just hard to get around, and epitomized what it means to protect the quarterback.

No. 1: Lawrence Taylor, LB, (1981 - 1993)

Lawrence Taylor single-handedly revolutionized the linebacker position in the NFL, and there hasn\'t been a player close to his caliber for the franchise since. Lawrence Taylor was drafted in the 1981 NFL Draft with the second overall selection and regarded as the best defensive player to ever play in the NFL. New York Giants Football Jersey He has been named AP NFL MVP, Defensive Player of the Year on three occasions and earned 10 All-Pro and Pro Bowl selections. He helped the franchise to victories in Super Bowl XXI and XXV. He could defend the pass, run and rush the passer - all extremely well. He finished his career with 1,088 tackles, 142 sacks and 9 interceptions. His ability to rush the passer was legendary, even before his career-ending sack of Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann, which left Theismann\'s leg grotesquely broken.

Lawrence Taylor was ruthless on defense and gave anything to do with offense relentless punishment. There is simply no player who could compare to Taylor, and it is safe to say there possibly never will be. Lawrence Taylor is the best player drafted by the New York Giants.