The Giants did a good job of bringing in defensive talent because they were getting a little old on that side of the football.  I think they did a decent job and here’s a breakdown:

Many draft experts thought the Giants were crazy to bring in another defensive end in the first round.  But, the Giants looked really smart by picking Mathias Kiwanuka when Michael Strahan went down to injury.  He played in all 16 games and made 53 tackles, had 4 sacks, intercepted 2 passes, defensed 2 passes and forced 2 fumbles.  This is just the tip of the iceberg for Kiwanuka who could wind up being a dominant pass rusher in the near future.

In the second round the Giants drafted WR Sinorice Moss.  His season was pretty much ruined by injury as he played in only 6 games and caught 5 passes for 25 yards (5.0 avg).  He also returned 10 kickoffs for 194 yards (19.4 avg).  The Giants need Moss to stay healthy and at least be the #3 WR for them next season.

3rd round pick Gerris Wilkinson (ILB) looks like a future starter for the Giants.  He played in all 16 games and made 27 tackles, defensed 1 pass and forced 2 fumbles.

DT Barry Cofield had an outstanding rookie season for a 4th round pick.  He played in all 16 games and made 44 tackles, had 1.5 sacks and defensed 3 passes.  He looks like he has a future as a starter for the Giants.

The other 4th round pick of the Giants was OT Guy Whimper.  Whimper played in 8 games but he didn’t start any.  He should be a reserve for the Giants next season.

5th round pick Charlie Peprah (SS) didn’t make the team.

7th round pick Gerrick McPhearson (CB) didn’t play a down for the Giants as a rookie.