Albany's Barksdale on Giants' radar

With all the comprehensive scouting, time and money invested in the NFL Draft, true sleepers may no longer exist. But there are undiscovered gems to be mined and the Giants may uncover one in Rashad Barksdale. The Giants own eight selections in this weekend's NFL Draft and sometime Sunday, perhaps in the sixth or seventh round, they may take a flier on Barksdale, a cornerback from Albany who, despite a blatantly limited football resume, has suddenly caught the attention of NFL personnel.

"I feel, deep down inside, that I can do it," Barksdale said in a phone interview with The Post. The Giants apparently are intrigued. They brought him in last week for a visit, rare treatment for someone who will either go late in the draft or maybe not at all. The Giants were one of five NFL teams on March 19 to attend Albany's Pro Day, where Barksdale became more than a novelty act by clocking in at a blazing 4.38 seconds in the 40-yard dash. Continue