Giants Draft Beckham as First Pick

Giants Draft Beckham as First Pick
Anthony Carter
5/8/2014
Updated:
4/23/2016

NEW YORK - The Giants continue to add to their great offseason additions after drafting WR Odell Beckham from LSU during the 1st round on Thursday. 

Beckham, 21, was noted as a top draft prospect coming out of his junior year. During the combine a few months ago, Beckham ran a 4.43 and recorded a vertical jump of 38 1/2. 

According to CBS Sports, one of Beckham’s strengths is the ability to be a threat when he has the football. Last season with LSU, Beckham racked up 1,152 yards off of 59 receptions, along with 8 touchdowns. 

Read more: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2028300/odell-beckham-jr

Giants’ GM Jerry Reese spoke with the media via conference call, briefly after drafting Odell Beckham. 

“Beckham is a dynamic receiver, punt and kick returner,” Reese said on a conference call. “This guy’s a weapon and Eli needs a weapon on the outside.” 

The Giants’ next pick will come in the second round with 11th pick, 43rd overall. The draft is catchable on NFL Network and ESPN. 

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