NFL Draft 2011: Meet Your Potential New York Giants

As time creeps on towards April's draft, more and more questions about what the Giants will do to address their many needs keep popping up. General Manager Jerry Reese has a great track record in the draft, as he has been able to find talent in later rounds.

After missing out on the playoffs this past season, the Giants will look to try and find players who can contribute immediately, as well as some players who can be developed.

With their six picks in this upcoming draft (no fifth-round pick), here are some possibilities for each round.

First Round: OLB Bruce Carter

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CHAPEL HILL, NC - NOVEMBER 13: Tyrod Taylor #5 of the Virginia Tech Hokies is tackled by Bruce Carter #54 and teammate Jared McAdoo #97 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during their game at Kenan Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Last time the Giants drafted an OLB out of North Carolina, it worked out pretty well for them (on the field, at least). Carter fills both very much a need as well as a value pick for the Giants. An aging Keith Bullock did not produce well for New York last season, and the defense needs a presence at the linebacker position to be there for many years to come.

Carter draws a lot of comparisons to Manny Lawson, and will be able to contribute immediately.

Alternate Picks: TE Kyle Rudolph, CB Brandon Harris, RB Ryan Williams

Second Round: RB Mikel Leshoure

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CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 20: Mikel Leshoure #5 of the Illinois Fighting Illini runs on his way to a 339 yard rushing performance against the Northwestern Wildcats during a game played at Wrigley Field on November 20, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. Illinois defeated

With the Giants likely to let either Brandon Jacobs or Ahmad Bradshaw walk (Jacobs is more likely), a rookie running back is likely the move to find depth at the position. Leshoure averaged 5.2 yards per carry this past season.

He is 6'1", 230 pounds, but is also pretty fast. His average 40 time makes him slip in the rankings, but he would be a great pick for the Giants to develop, giving him eight to 12 carries a game spelling Bradshaw.

Alternate Picks: CB Joseph Brown, LB Greg Jones, G Marcus Danon

Third Round: C Kristofer O’Dowd

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SEATTLE - SEPTEMBER 19: Center Kristofer O'Dowd #61 of the USC Trojans moves on the line during the game against the Washington Huskies on September 19, 2009 at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. The Huskies defeated the Trojans 16-13. (Photo by Otto

O'Dowd is one of the best center prospects in this year's draft, so this would be a great pick for the Giants to give them some depth along an aging offensive line. O'Dowd, out of USC, can also play at the offensive guard position, so this would be a smart pick by Jerry Reese.

Alternate Picks: S Deunta Williams, RB Shane Vereen

Fourth Round: S Ahmad Black

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JACKSONVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 30: Washaun Ealey #3 of the Georgia Bulldogs attempts to run past Ahmad Black #35 of the Florida Gators during the game at EverBank Field on October 30, 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Black has been extremely productive for the Florida Gators at the safety position. He registered 227 tackles and 13 interceptions throughout his career in Gainesville.

The second-ranked strong safety according to nfldraftscout.com, Black could still be around in the fourth round for the Giants to pick up some depth in the secondary.

Alternate Pick: LB Casey Matthews

Sixth Round: TE Charlie Gantt

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EAST LANSING, MI - NOVEMBER 08: Charlie Gantt #83 of the Michigan State Spartans runs the ball against Torri Williams #2 of the Purdue Boilermakers at Spartan Stadium on November 8, 2008 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Kevin Boss showed that he might not be the tight end of the future for the Giants, as his production severely declined throughout the season.

Gantt, while not projecting to be the starting tight end for the Giants, could possibly give the Giants some good pass blocking. He also has a good set of hands. If they do not target Rudolph and Bear Pascoe moves full time to fullback, the Giants need some depth at the tight end position, and Gantt can definitely provide depth.

Alternate Picks: WR/KR Ronald Johnson 

Seventh Round: P Derek Epperson

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 19: Matt Dodge #6 of the New York Giants punts the ball to the Philadelphia Eagles during their game on December 19, 2010 at The New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Matt Dodge clearly should not be the punter of the Giants at the start of next season. After his up-and-down performance throughout the season (lowlighted by his punt to DeSean Jackson), Matt Dodge is most likely going to pack his bags.

Derek Epperson could be a possibility out of Baylor to replace Dodge.

Alternate Picks: Anyone who falls much further than they are expected to, such as RB Evan Royster