2012 NFL Draft: Grading the New York Giants' Selection of David Wilson

The defending Super Bowl Champions closed out the first round by selecting Virginia Tech running back David Wilson. The pick answers the Giants' biggest need and gives the team a big play runner, capable of being an every-down workhorse.

The 5'10" 206 pounder is a natural north-south runner who is able to break big runs and consistently move the chains. One of Wilson's best attributes is his deceptive speed.

He has game-changing ability and adds playmaking potential to 2011's 32nd-ranked rushing attack. His toughness and knack for still churning out extra yards after first contact will be an asset.

Brandon Jacobs didn't always run hard enough to match his tremendous physique. Wilson, on the other hand, runs with surprising toughness and still offers legitimate moves and the quickness to stretch a defense.

In many ways, Wilson combines the best attributes of Jacobs and current holdover Ahmad Bradshaw. Potential drawbacks are a lack of experience and polish as a receiver and blocker.

However, Wilson gives Big Blue a runner capable of taking 20 or more carries in a game. Tom Coughlin will refine the rough aspects of Wilson's game, with ball security a slight concern.

Coughlin managed to solve Tiki Barber's issues in this area and developed him into an elite workhorse. Wilson has the skills to be the focal point of an improved ground game that makes an already potent offense even more dangerous.

Grade: B

Wilson may not possess the most diverse skill-set and his ball handling skills have been questioned. However, he is the kind of quick and dynamic runner the Giants can turn to on a consistent basis.