New York Giants players who were first-round picks
82 players
82 first-round picks have played for the New York Giants. On a roster now: Dexter Lawrence II, Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley, Odell Beckham Jr., and Kayvon Thibodeaux.
| Player | Pos | With club | Drafted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eli Manning | QB | 2004–2019 | 2004 · No. 1 · SD |
| Phil Simms | QB | 1979–1993 | 1979 · No. 7 · NYG |
| Lawrence Taylor | LB | 1981–1993 | 1981 · No. 2 · NYG |
| Mathias Kiwanuka | DE | 2006–2014 | 2006 · No. 32 · NYG |
| Carl Banks | LB | 1984–1992 | 1984 · No. 3 · NYG |
| Jason Pierre-Paul | LB | 2010–2017 | 2010 · No. 15 · NYG |
| Shaun Williams | SS | 1998–2005 | 1998 · No. 24 · NYG |
| Ike Hilliard | WR | 1997–2004 | 1997 · No. 7 · NYG |
| Rodney Hampton | RB | 1990–1997 | 1990 · No. 24 · NYG |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2019–2025 | 2019 · No. 17 · NYG |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 2019–2024 | 2019 · No. 6 · NYG |
| Saquon Barkley | RB | 2018–2023 | 2018 · No. 2 · NYG |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | WR | 2014–2026 | 2014 · No. 12 · NYG |
| Justin Pugh | G | 2013–2023 | 2013 · No. 19 · NYG |
| Mark Ingram | WR | 1987–1992 | 2011 · No. 28 · NO |
| Hakeem Nicks | WR | 2009–2015 | 2009 · No. 29 · NYG |
| Aaron Ross | CB | 2007–2013 | 2007 · No. 20 · NYG |
| Jeremy Shockey | TE | 2002–2007 | 2002 · No. 14 · NYG |
| Mark Ingram | WR | 1987–1992 | 1987 · No. 28 · NYG |
| Dave Brown | QB | 1992–1997 | 1975 · No. 26 · PIT |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LB | 2022–2026 | 2022 · No. 5 · NYG |
| Evan Engram | TE | 2017–2021 | 2017 · No. 23 · NYG |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 2019–2023 | 2015 · No. 6 · NYJ |
| Prince Amukamara | CB | 2011–2015 | 2011 · No. 19 · NYG |
| Kenny Phillips | S | 2008–2012 | 2008 · No. 31 · NYG |
| Antrel Rolle | S | 2010–2014 | 2005 · No. 8 · ARI |
| Cedric Jones | DE | 1996–2000 | 1996 · No. 5 · NYG |
| Kerry Collins | QB | 1999–2003 | 1995 · No. 5 · CAR |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2023–2026 | 2023 · No. 24 · NYG |
| Andrew Thomas | OT | 2020–2026 | 2020 · No. 4 · NYG |
| Adoree' Jackson | CB | 2021–2024 | 2017 · No. 18 · TEN |
| Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie | CB | 2014–2017 | 2008 · No. 16 · ARI |
| William Joseph | DT | 2003–2006 | 2003 · No. 25 · NYG |
| Plaxico Burress | WR | 2005–2008 | 2000 · No. 8 · PIT |
| Ron Dayne | RB | 2000–2004 | 2000 · No. 11 · NYG |
| Luke Petitgout | OT | 2001–2004 | 1999 · No. 19 · NYG |
| Tyrone Wheatley | RB | 1995–1998 | 1995 · No. 17 · NYG |
| Thomas Lewis | WR | 1994–1997 | 1994 · No. 24 · NYG |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 2024–2026 | 2024 · No. 6 · NYG |
| Brian Burns | LB | 2024–2026 | 2019 · No. 16 · CAR |
| Eli Apple | CB | 2016–2018 | 2016 · No. 10 · NYG |
| Jon Beason | LB | 2013–2015 | 2007 · No. 25 · CAR |
| David Carr | QB | 2008–2012 | 2002 · No. 1 · HOU |
| R.W. McQuarters | CB | 2006–2008 | 1998 · No. 28 · SF |
| Kenny Holmes | DE | 2001–2003 | 1997 · No. 18 · TEN |
| Jarrod Bunch | FB | 1991–1993 | 1991 · No. 27 · NYG |
| Mike Sherrard | WR | 1993–1995 | 1986 · No. 18 · DAL |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2025–2026 | 2025 · No. 25 · NYG |
| Abdul Carter | LB | 2025–2026 | 2025 · No. 3 · NYG |
| Isaiah Simmons | S | 2023–2024 | 2020 · No. 8 · ARI |
| Jameis Winston | QB | 2025–2026 | 2015 · No. 1 · TB |
| Alec Ogletree | LB | 2018–2019 | 2013 · No. 30 · STL |
| Kevin Zeitler | G | 2019–2020 | 2012 · No. 27 · CIN |
| David Wilson | RB | 2012–2013 | 2012 · No. 32 · NYG |
| Nate Solder | OT | 2019–2021 | 2011 · No. 17 · NE |
| Robert Ayers | DE | 2014–2015 | 2009 · No. 18 · DEN |
| Keith Rivers | LB | 2012–2013 | 2008 · No. 9 · CIN |
| Mike Patterson | DT | 2013–2014 | 2005 · No. 31 · PHI |
| Michael Clayton | WR | 2010–2011 | 2004 · No. 15 · TB |
| Arvell Reese | LB | 2026 | 2026 · No. 5 · NYG |
| Evan Neal | G | 2022 | 2022 · No. 7 · NYG |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2026 | 2021 · No. 26 · CLE |
| Najee Harris | RB | 2026 | 2021 · No. 24 · PIT |
| Tremaine Edmunds | LB | 2026 | 2018 · No. 16 · BUF |
| John Ross | WR | 2021 | 2017 · No. 9 · CIN |
| Darqueze Dennard | CB | 2021 | 2014 · No. 24 · CIN |
| Deone Bucannon | LB | 2019 | 2014 · No. 27 · ARI |
| D.J. Fluker | OT | 2017 | 2013 · No. 11 · SD |
| Jonathan Stewart | RB | 2018 | 2008 · No. 13 · CAR |
| Brandon Meriweather | S | 2015 | 2007 · No. 24 · NE |
| Leon Hall | CB | 2016 | 2007 · No. 18 · CIN |
| Shawn Andrews | OG | 2010 | 2004 · No. 16 · PHI |
| Jimmy Kennedy | DT | 2011 | 2003 · No. 12 · STL |
| Jerome McDougle | DE | 2008 | 2003 · No. 15 · PHI |
| Keith Bulluck | LB | 2010 | 2000 · No. 30 · TEN |
| LaVar Arrington | LB | 2006 | 2000 · No. 2 · WSH |
| Chris Claiborne | LB | 2006 | 1999 · No. 9 · DET |
| Renaldo Wynn | DE | 2008 | 1997 · No. 21 · JAX |
| Tommy Maddox | QB | 1995 | 1992 · No. 25 · DEN |
| Mike Croel | DE | 1995 | 1991 · No. 4 · DEN |
| Eric Moore | DE | 2005 | 1988 · No. 10 · NYG |
| Lomas Brown | OT | 2001 | 1985 · No. 6 · DET |
First-round picks since 1975, drafted by any club. Seasons are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are, so an older name can be missing.