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2008 re-draft gives New York Giants a pass rusher instead of Kadarius Toney

In a new 2021 NFL redraft by Pro Football Network, the New York Giants swap out wide receiver Kadarius Toney for edge rusher Gregory Rousseau with the 20th overall pick. And frankly, it’s hard to argue with that revision.

The Giants attempted to make a splashy move in 2021 by trading back from pick No. 11 to No. 20 and selecting Toney. While the trade haul (which eventually helped them land long-term value, Toney’s Giants career was brief and frustrating. Between injuries and off-field friction, he played in just 12 games for Big Blue, tallying zero touchdowns before being traded to the Kansas City Chiefs in 2022.