Giants stay in the family and pick Brown LB DeOssie, then grab Western Oregon TE Boss and Oregon State T Koets and Marshall RB Bradshaw

The Giants started the second day of the draft by choosing a player with direct bloodlines to the organization. Brown linebacker, Zak DeOssie, son of former Giants linebacker Steve DeOssie, became the Giants' fourth-round pick. DeOssie, 6-4 1/2, 255, was regarded as one of the most improved linebackers in Division I-AA last season. He's not regarded as an instinctive linebacker, but is a good athlete and is also a good long-snapper, which could have ramifications for current long-snapper Ryan Kuehl. DeOssie became the third defensive pick of the draft for the Giants, going along with first-round cornerback Aaron Ross of Texas and third-round defensive tackle Jay Alford of Penn State. The Giants took USC wide receiver Steve Smith in the second round.

The Giants used their fifth-round pick to choose a tight end to go along with Jeremy Shockey. Kevin Boss, a 6-foot-6 1/2, 254-pounder out of Western Oregon, is regarded as a potential hidden gem of the draft. Possessing good hands, he also has excellent leaping ability and could represent an upgrade over the departed Visanthe Shiancoe at second tight end. The Giants used their sixth-round pick on a tackle project, Oregon State’s Adam Koets. The 6-foot-5, 302-pound Koets has started 37 straight games, but is said to need a year in the weight room to be able to stand up against the more physical defensive ends in the league. He appears to be no threat to challenge either David Diehl or backup Guy Whimper for the left tackle spot. Continue