By Jim Chairusmi April 28, 2016 11:48 p.m. ET Both New York football teams pulled from the Ohio State talent pool in Thursday’s NFL Draft. The Giants with the 10th overall pick, took cornerback Eli Apple, while the Jets selected linebacker Darron Lee, with the 20th pick. In total, five Buckeyes were taken in the first 20 picks of the draft. At No. 10, the Giants made a decision that few analysts saw coming but seemed to have a rationale for adding Apple to a secondary that already includes corners Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and free-agent acquisition Janoris Jenkins. “When you have two corners in this league, you’re short one because the offensive teams throw the ball so much and you’ve got to have three quality corners to really get out there and function at a high level,” Reese said. “I’m excited to get with those guys and really get to work and try to build a great secondary and be legendary,” Apple said. Reese said he liked that Apple is from the Ohio State machine. “You like to get kids who’ve played in big time programs,” he said. “Kids that come from big programs are usually more ready to jump in and play at this level.” Apple doesn’t turn 21 until August but his maturity impressed Giants coach Ben McAdoo…
Continue Reading: Giants, Jets Look to Ohio State in NFL Draft
