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Gators’ WR Kadarius Toney selected No. 20 in NFL Draft by New York Giants

On Thursday night, the 22-year-old picked up a $7.3 million signing bonus as 20th overall pick by New York Giants.

Toney joined tight end Kyle Pitts in the first round of the draft, giving the Gators two offensive players among the top 20 picks for the first time since 1996 when receivers Ike Hilliard went No. 7 and Reidel Anthony No. 16.

Toney exceeded expectations last season, but also during the first round of the 2021 draft. Analysts projected him to be a late first round or early second round pick.

Toney was there for the Giants after the team traded the No.