Giants select WR Deebo Samuel in 2019 NFL re-draft

With the sixth overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft, the New York Giants selected Duke quarterback Daniel Jones.

That decision, made by then-general manager Dave Gettleman, drew immediate criticism from the experts and ire from the fans. Five years later, precious few have fallen into “full-bloom love” with Jones as Gettleman had.

Outside of a stellar 2022 campaign in which he led the Giants to the playoffs and picked up a road victory over the Minnesota Vikings, Jones’ career has been spotty at best.

Compounding the inconsistent play, which is also partially a byproduct of the poor offensive talent around him, Jones has endured multiple serious injuries. Most concerning have been his neck issues, but he’s also now returning from a torn ACL.

If given the option to go back in time, Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report believes the Giants would do things differently. And in his 2019 NFL re-draft, he has Big Blue going with South Carolina wide receiver Deebo Samuel in Round 1.