The University of Miami had a first-round draft pick after all, just sneaking in when the Giants chose safety Kenny Phillips with the final pick of Round 1. Phillips is a good player, but his best season was his sophomore season, and a lot of analysts thought he had dropped out of the first round with a disappointing 2007 season.The Giants likely see Phillips as a player who can start as a rookie, and they're probably right, as safety was one of the weaker positions on the Super Bowl champions. I would have preferred Arkansas State safety Tyrell Johnson, but Phillips is a fine pick.
Previously on FanHouse:
FanHouse Mock Draft: New York Giants Select S Kenny Phillips No. 32
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4-27-2008 @ 8:51AM
MLJ said...
I like the pick...Phillips has size, speed and good coverage skills. He is a play maker who doesn't let potential interceptions bounce of his chest. He is also versatile as he could play the corner spot if needed.
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4-29-2008 @ 3:57PM
jaime said...
The U streak is still alive!
KP is another playmaker from the U who is going to make his mark early on in the NFL>
Just know this all of you trojans and buckeyes, gators LSU tigers and even eminoles:
UM has the most players in the NFL
UM has had the most first round picks in theh last 25 yrs
And UM players are impact players:
-EJ, portis, gore, mcgahee, moss, johnson, shockey, winslow, McKinnie, Morgan, Vilma, reed, rolle, Wayne, wilfork, need I go on?
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