Giants' Re-Draft: Henry Over Shepard

0:00Welcome to NFL News Today, two minutes of updates that matter to NFL fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. The New York Giants picked wide receiver Sterling Shepherd, 40th overall in the 2016 NFL draft. He spent eight seasons with the team from 2016 to 2023, totaling 4,095 receiving yards. Shepherd was a key part of their early rebuild with the career high 872 yards in 2018. Shepherd only hit 700 yards or more in two seasons during his Giants tenure. Looking back, the team passed on some standout talents available around that pick, like running back Derek Henry, taken 45th by the Tennessee Titans. Fans often wonder what could have been as Henry became a powerhouse. The Alabama star earned offensive player of the year in 2020 and ranks 10th all time, with 13,018 rushing yards. He is a seven time thousand yard rusher, including a massive 2,027 yards that year.

1:03In this redraft scenario, the Giants grab Henry at number 40. That move would have transformed their offense, pairing his ground dominance with their passing game for years. Meanwhile, honorable mentions go to wider receivers, Michael Thomas picked 47th by the Saints, who topped 1,000 yards his first four. Wizens and Tyree Kill, a late round gym at 165th by the Chiefs, now a five time all pro with over 1,000 yards six times. The daily news now is powered by our sponsor. If earbuds fall out when you sleep, this is for you, a pillow with built in sound, S-O-L-I, soleypillow.com.