The New York Giants watched helplessly as working again Saquon Barkley, their first-round choose within the 2018 NFL draft, helped lead their NFC East rivals, the Philadelphia Eagles, to a Tremendous Bowl LIX victory this previous Sunday.
However that wasn’t a primary for the Giants.
Whereas the Barkley victory stung for apparent causes, it’s one thing that has change into a pattern for the Giants in recent times. Actually, it’s the fifth straight time considered one of their former first-round picks has earned a Tremendous Bowl ring for an additional staff.
A few of the gamers could also be extra glorified than others, however right here’s how the previous 5 Tremendous Bowls have performed out for among the Giants’ high picks.
Jason Pierre-Paul
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Tremendous Bowl LV: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31, Kansas Metropolis Chiefs 9
2010 NFL draft: Chosen by Giants at No. 15 general
Notes: Jason Pierre-Paul recorded three solo tackles and one move defensed in Tampa Bay’s victory.
Odell Beckham Jr.
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Tremendous Bowl LVI: Los Angeles Rams 23, Cincinnati Bengals 20
2014 NFL draft: Chosen by Giants at No. 12 general
Notes: Odell Beckham Jr. caught two passes for 52 yards and one landing however left the sport early after struggling a torn ACL.
Kadarius Toney
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Tremendous Bowl LVII: Kansas Metropolis Chiefs 38, Philadelphia Eagles 35
2021 NFL draft: Chosen by Giants at No. 20 general
Notes: With out Kadarius Toney, the Chiefs don’t win Tremendous Bowl LVII. Not solely did he have a five-yard landing reception, he returned two punts for 77 yards, together with a key 65-yard return that is still the longest in Tremendous Bowl historical past.
Kadarius Toney
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Tremendous Bowl LVIII: Kansas Metropolis Chiefs 25, San Francisco 49ers 22 (OT)
2021 NFL draft: Chosen by Giants at No. 20 general
Notes: Though Kadarius Toney was on the Chiefs’ 53-man roster, he was listed among the many staff’s six inactives for the sport.
Saquon Barkley
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Tremendous Bowl LIX: Philadelphia Eagles 40, Kansas Metropolis Chiefs 22
2018 NFL draft: Chosen by Giants at No. 2 general
Notes: Saquon Barkley carried the ball 25 instances for 57 yards and hauled in six receptions for a further 40 yards, together with a 22-yard catch-and-run.
