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Ranking the New York Giants last 10 first round draft picks

Skylar Darel
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Nov 23, 2014; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) catches a touchdown pass over Dallas Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr (39) during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

5. Mathias Kiwanuka

Position: Defensive End
College: Boston College
Overall Pick: 32
Year Drafted: 2006

You have to go all the way back to 2006 to recall when Mathias Kiwanuka was drafted 32nd overall by the Giants. He played all 9 of his NFL seasons with the Giants, and was a very productive rotation defensive end for many seasons. He racked up a respectable 38.5 career sacks, 301 tackles, 15 passes defensed, and 13 forced fumbles.

Kiwanuka was constantly overshadowed by the other dominant pass rushers the Giants have had: Michael Strahan, Justin Tuck, Osi Umenyiora, and Jason Pierre-Paul. However, he always played a role in the team, always was productive, and as a result, collected two Super Bowl rings.

He was never an elite player, but he was a very productive rotation defensive end, who was loyal to the franchise for nine seasons, and won 2 Super Bowls in the process. Real Giants fans will remember fondly the underrated, overlooked contribution that Kiwanuka made to the team.

As a first rounder, he was never a star, but his longevity and production made him a worthwhile first round selection.

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Skylar Darel
Skylar Darel

Staff Writer at Elite Sports New York. Lead Writer at New York Sports Hub and My Weekly Sports. Twitter, instagram: @skylardarel. Avid fan of the Yankees, Knicks, Giants, New York City FC, FC Barcelona, and Arsenal FC. Sophomore at the College of New Jersey, studying Communication. Aspiring play-by-play commentator. Grew up in Manhattan, and proud to know how to work the Subway system.