Giants draft RB David Wilson to close out 1st round
By
Brian Murphy,
Friday, April 27, 2012 12:30:55 AM CDT FFToolbox.com
The New York Giants usually go for the best player available in the first round of the draft, no matter if the player fills a need or not. Their pick to end the first round Thursday was both a quality one and a pick that addressed a need. The Giants spent pick No. 32 on Virginia Tech running back David Wilson. He set a school record in 2011 with the Hokies by running for 1,709 yards.
Fantasy Analysis:
Given Brandon Jacobs' departure and Ahmad Bradshaw's eternally wonky feet, Wilson is a solid get for the reigning champs. Wilson has extremely good straight-line speed and runs hard. However, unlike Bradshaw, he doesn't have the durability concerns. Wilson will compete with D.J. Ware 
and Da'Rel Scott for backup carries in camp, but he's only a strong summer and one (probable) injury away from grabbing a starting gig. He should be on your late-round sleeper list.
Source:
Pro Football Talk
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Brian Murphy -
Los Angeles, CA
FFToolbox Fantasy Football Writer since 2002
I have played fantasy sports since 2001, specializing in fantasy football and baseball.
I wrote for FFToolbox from 2002-2005 and re-joined in 2009.
I am a journalism/mass communication grad student at Cal State University, Northridge. I am aiming to be a sports reporter for a website, newspaper, magazine, anything. I received my undergrad diploma from the University of Central Florida. I make my home in Long Beach, Calif.
While I grew up in California, my favorite football team has always been the New York Giants.
