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New York Giants' 2016 draft class: Analysis, grades, best picks, highlights

With the 2016 NFL draft now complete, every fan wants to review his or her team's draft. Where were the reaches? Was there enough value? Any potential busts?

ESPN Insider's NFL draft experts are here to provide a full recaps of every team.

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New York Giants

Scouts Inc. on 2016 class

1 (10) Eli Apple, CB, Ohio State | Highlights

What he brings: Apple's 4.40 40-yard dash is the fourth-fastest by a defensive back 6-foot1 or taller at the NFL scouting combine since 2006. He's not only an athlete, though. He does an above-average job of reading routes in man coverage and reading quarterbacks' eyes in zone coverage on tape. He has to get stronger and improve his ability to match up with bigger receivers, but he has the frame to bulk up and develop into an excellent press corner.

How he fits: The Giants didn't have a pressing need at corner considering they signed Janoris Jenkins in free agency and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie went to the Pro Bowl last year. Apple is a reach this early, but he has the frame, top-end speed and instincts to develop into an effective starter in defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo's scheme and he should provide quality depth early on. -- Steve Muench


2 (40) Sterling Shepard, WR, Oklahoma | Highlights

What he brings: Shepard is an undersized and competitive player who projects as a slot receiver at the next level. He displays a nice feel for routes when setting up defenders, and he has above-average separation quickness getting out of his breaks. Shepard is fearless working the middle of the field and shows quality focus in traffic. He isn't a home-run threat after the catch, but he is an instinctive and elusive runner with the ability to move the chains. He should upgrade a perimeter with the chance to develop into a quality No. 3 receiver.

How he fits: The Giants look to fill the void left by Rueben Randle via free agency. In addition, Victor Cruz has been hit by the injury bug and played in only six games in the past two years. Likely to work from the slot, Shepard is insurance to make sure QB Eli Manning is surrounded by weapons next to Odell Beckham Jr. -- Kevin Weidl


3 (71) Darian Thompson, S, Boise State | Highlights

What he brings: Thompson finished his college career with 19 interceptions and broke the Mountain West record for career interceptions previously held by Baltimore safety Eric Weddle. He's an instinctive player who makes sound reads and understands opponents' tendencies. He's consistently in good position as a result and he has the ball skills to take advantage when quarterbacks try to test him. He's also an effective run-stopper who wraps and finishes when he's able to square up.

How he fits: This pick makes sense from both value and need standpoints, as the Giants need a safety capable of competing for the starting job opposite Landon Collins. A four-year starter at Boise State, Thompson has the instincts to push for a starting role early in his career and he's a playmaker on the back end. -- Steve Muench


4 (109) B.J. Goodson, ILB, Clemson | Highlights

What he brings: Goodson didn't become a full-time starter until his senior year, but he made the most of the opportunity by leading Clemson in tackles. He doesn't move as well on tape as his test results would suggest and he has limitations in coverage, but he shows good range and limits production after the catch in zone. He's at his best defending the run. Goodson is stout at the point of attack when teams run at him, he shows above-average range in pursuit and he's an above-average tackler. -- Steve Muench


5 (149) Paul Perkins, RB, UCLA | Highlights

What he brings: Perkins is a highly competitive and instinctive runner who does a nice job setting up and utilizing blocks. He shows quick feet and is shifty enough to create yards on his own in a confined area. In addition, he brings quality value on third down, where he shows natural hands and takes pride with his pass protection. Perkins may never be a featured back due to his size and power limitations, but he has a chance to add quality depth as a rotational runner for a backfield. -- Kevin Weidl


6 (184) Jerell Adams, TE, South Carolina | Highlights

What he brings: Adams' production over the past two seasons isn't all that impressive -- he caught only 49 passes for 700 yards and four touchdowns. That said, Adams has the potential to be a more productive pro. He has outstanding separation skills and is productive after the catch. He stretches the field, plus he has long arms and above average ball skills. He also has the potential to develop into an effective blocker if he continues to bulk up and get stronger. -- Steve Muench


Mel Kiper's Draft Grade: B+

Kiper: The Giants did major work in free agency to address what was, at least for them, a historically bad defense last season. But needs are still everywhere, especially on defense. Eli Apple is a really talented kid, and you have to go with your board, but at No. 10 he was a reach on mine as my No. 28th-ranked player. There will be some growing pains as he adjusts to new coaching and different techniques, but that could also bring out the best in him. Sterling Shepard is a great get for any team, and Eli Manning is going to love him. Take that guy anywhere and I'll like the pick. Darian Thompson is one of the great ball hawks in college football and could emerge as a starter at safety, and B.J. Goodson is a thumper they need at linebacker. Paul Perkins is a really good back at a good value point, and Jerrell Adams is a steal that late. Even with the one reach, this is a fantastic draft.


Todd McShay's favorite pick

B.J. Goodson, ILB, Clemson (No. 109)

This team needed linebackers badly, and they found a good one in the fourth round. Whenever I'd watch Clemson -- and I saw a lot of the Tigers in 2015 -- he always seemed to be around the ball. Assuming Goodson stays healthy (he had some durability issues earlier in his career), I'd be surprised if he isn't a starter in the next two years. Overall, GM Jerry Reese had a really strong Day 3. He found RB Paul Perkins, who's one of the hardest guys to tackle in space in this draft, in the fifth and TE Jerell Adams in the sixth. Adams will give QB Eli Manning a big-play threat down the seam.