New York Giants Explore Complicated Supplemental Draft History

The New York Giants have a complicated history with the supplemental draft, which the NFL plans to hold this year. This draft allows players who lost NCAA eligibility or missed the regular draft deadline to enter. Currently, only Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is expected to participate, but the Giants, who have Jaxson Dart as their starting quarterback, are not anticipated to select him. Historically, the Giants have made three picks in the supplemental draft since its inception in 1977, with varying degrees of success. Their first pick was quarterback Dave Brown in 1992, who had a promising start but ultimately struggled, finishing his career with 40 touchdowns and 49 interceptions. In 1994, they selected safety Tito Wooten, who had a more productive tenure, recording 296 tackles and seven interceptions over five seasons. However, off-field issues led to his release in 1999. The Giants' most recent supplemental pick was cornerback Sam Beal in 2018, marking a long hiatus from their participation in this draft. As the Giants evaluate their draft strategy, their past experiences highlight the risks and rewards associated with the supplemental draft.