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The New York Giants traded Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals for the 10th overall pick in the NFL draft, giving them both the fifth and tenth selections. The article reviews the Giants' first-round draft picks since 2000.
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The New York Giants traded defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals in return for the 10th overall pick in the NFL draft. That means Big Blue will have the fifth and 10th selections on Thursday night in Pittsburgh.
How have the Giants done in the first round of the NFL draft since 2000? This is a franchise that is proud and now has John Harbaugh as its coach. Will his Super Bowl-winning pedigree transcend from Baltimore to New Jersey's MetLife Stadium?
A look at how the Giants' first-round NFL draft picks since 2000 have fared in the pros.
Running back Ron Dayne of the New York Giants attempts to evade linebacker Matt Stewart of the Atlanta Falcons.
Player: Ron Dayne
Pick: 11
Position: RB
Grade: D
The Giants received the 10th overall pick in the NFL draft in exchange for Dexter Lawrence.
The Giants have both the fifth and tenth overall picks in the upcoming NFL draft.
The current head coach of the New York Giants is John Harbaugh.
The article analyzes the performance of the Giants' first-round draft picks in the NFL since 2000.
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Seattle Seahawks running back Josh Scobey is upended by New York Giants cornerback Will Allen in the second quarter at Qwest Field.
Player: Will Allen
Pick: DB
Position: Syracuse
Grade: C+
New York Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey warms up prior to the start of the game againt the Detroit Lions.
Player: Jeremy Shockey
Pick: 14
Position: TE
Grade: D
Cleveland Browns' Lee Suggs runs with the ball in the first quarter against New York Giants' William Joseph at Cleveland Stadium.
Player: William Joseph
Pick: 25
Position: DT
Grade: C
San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers talks with New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning.
Player: *Philip Rivers
Pick: 4
Position: QB
Grade: *Traded for Eli Manning; Manning earns B+
No pick
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles is pressured by New York Giants defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka.
Player: Mathias Kiwanuka
Pick: 32
Position: DE
Grade: B
New York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross can't stop Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn (30) from scoring a touchdown in the first half.
Player: Aaron Ross
Pick: 20
Position: DB
Grade: C
New York Giants' Kenny Phillips upends Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Vincent Jackson.
Player: Kenny Phillips
Pick: 31
Position: DB
Grade: C
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks runs after making a catch during the first quarter of the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium.
Player: Hakeem Nicks
Pick: 29
Position: WR
Grade: B-
New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) on the sidelines during the fourth quarter of the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Player: Jason Pierre-Paul
Pick: 15
Position: DT
Grade: A
Washington tight end Jordan Reed (86) carries the ball as New York Giants cornerback Prince Amukamara (20) defends.
Player: Prince Amukamara
Pick: 19
Position: DB
Grade: C-
New York Giants running back David Wilson.
Player: David Wilson
Pick: 32
Position: RB
Grade: Incomplete
New York Giants tackle Justin Pugh in game action against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Player: Justin Pugh
Pick: 19
Position: OT
Grade: C+
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) throws a touchdown pass to New York Giants wide receiver Russell Shepard.
Player: Odell Beckham Jr.
Pick: 12
Position: WR
Grade: A
New York Giants offensive tackle Ereck Flowers.
Player: Ereck Flowers
Pick: 9
Position: OT
Grade: F
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley catches a pass in front of New York Giants cornerback Eli Apple.
Player: Eli Apple
Pick: 10
Position: CB
Grade: D
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram scores a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Player: Evan Engram
Pick: 23
Position: TE
Grade: C+
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley.
Player: Saquon Barkley
Pick: 2
Position: RB
Grade: A+
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones carries the ball.
Player: Daniel Jones
Pick: 6
Position: QB
Grade: C
Player: Dexter Lawrence
Pick: 17
Position: DT
Grade: A
Player: Deandre Baker
Pick: 30
Position: DB
Grade: F
New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas blocks against Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jalyx Hunt.
Player: Andrew Thomas
Pick: 4
Position: OT
Grade: B
New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney makes a diving catch for a touchdown in practice.
Player: Kadarius Toney
Pick: 20
Position: WR
Grade: F
New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux runs out of the tunnel before a Thursday Night Football game.
Player: Kayvon Thibodeaux
Pick: 5
Position: DE
Grade: B-
Player: Evan Neal
Pick: 7
Position: OT
Grade: D
New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks returns a punt for a touchdown.
Player: Deonte Banks
Pick: 24
Position: C-
Grade:
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers looks at a ball that was meant for him as he gets ready to fall in the end zone.
Player: Malik Nabers
Pick: 6
Position: WR
Grade: A
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is shown in the fourth quarter.
Player: Abdul Carter
Pick: 3
Position: DE
Grade: C-
Player: Jaxson Dart
Pick: 25
Position: QB
Grade: B
This article originally appeared on The List Wire: Giants' NFL draft picks since 2000 reviewed