EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The most prolific wide receiver in Giants history, Amani Toomer, was a second-round draft choice. Sterling Shepard, who is eighth on the franchise's career receptions list and is the longest-tenured player on the current roster, was selected in the second round. So was Steve Smith, who holds the Giants' single season record with 107 catches in 2009 and made a critical reception on the decisive drive in Super Bowl XLII.
The Giants Friday evening selected another wideout with intriguing potential in the second round of the NFL Draft when they chose Wan'Dale Robinson of the University of Kentucky. He was picked 11th in the round and 43rd overall after the Giants twice traded down in the round.
"I always felt like I was talented enough to be picked this early," Robinson said. "I just felt like somebody just had to believe in me and not believe in the hype thing and just believe in the football player."
The Giants do believe in Robinson, who joins a group of receivers that includes Kenny Golladay, Darius Slayton, Kadarius Toney (last year's first-round selection) and Shepard, who is progressing in his rehabilitation of the Achilles tendon he tore in December.
"(Robinson is a) good football player we've had our eye on, generator with the ball in his hands, very good run after the catch, very good route runner, can separate," general manager Joe Schoen said. "And for what we are going to do offensively, we thought he would be a very good fit for us."
"Like Joe mentioned, he's versatile, got quickness, explosiveness, he's tough even for a smaller guy," coach Brian Daboll said. "Been a very productive player really going back to high school when he played there in Kentucky. So, a guy we're anxious to get our hands on and work with and implement into our scheme."
View the best photos from second round pick and former Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson.
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) celebrates after a Missouri player was called for targeting during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) runs in front of Iowa defensive back Riley Moss (33) after catching a pass during the second half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) runs in front of Iowa defensive back Riley Moss (33) after catching a pass during the second half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson catches a 6-yard touchdown pass against Vanderbilt in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) runs after catching a pass in front of Iowa defensive back Kaevon Merriweather (26) during the second half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson celebrates after catching a pass for a first down against Vanderbilt in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) celebrates scoring a touchdown during an NCAA college football game against LSU in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) dives for extra yardage just short of the goal line on a 52-yard pass play during the second half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) plays against Vanderbilt in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) runs after catching a pass in front of Iowa defensive back Dane Belton (4) during the second half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) catches a pass for a 52-yard gain between Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean (3) and defensive back Kaevon Merriweather (26) during the second half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) runs after catching a pass during the second half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) plays against Vanderbilt in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) catches a pass in front of Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner (28) for a 34-yard gain during the first half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) is presented the MVP trophy after their win over Iowa in the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) attempts to avoid Louisville defensive back Qwynnterrio Cole (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during an NCAA college football game against New Mexico State in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) plays against Vanderbilt in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) plays against Vanderbilt in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) goes out of bounds short of the end zone during the first half of the team's nNCAA college football game against New Mexico State in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) runs the ball upfield during an NCAA college football game against Tennessee in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) plays against Vanderbilt in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson celebrates after caching a touchdown pass against Vanderbilt in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) runs the ball upfield during an NCAA college football game against Tennessee in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) stretches his flexability during warmups prior to the an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2021. Mississippi State won 31-17. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) catches a touchdown pass during an NCAA college football game against Tennessee in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) warms up before the start of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Kentucky quarterback Will Levis (7) and wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) celebrate a Robinson touchdown during an NCAA college football game against Tennessee in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) practices his punt receiving skills during warmups prior to the an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2021. Mississippi State won 31-17. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson fields a punt during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) runs upfield against Mississippi State during an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2021. Mississippi State won 31-17. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) lines up against Georgia during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson celebrates his touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) carries the ball against Georgia during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson acknowledges fans while walking off the field after the team's NCAA college football game against LSU in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) lines up against Georgia during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) carries the ball against Georgia during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) catches a pass during an NCAA college football game against Missouri in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) attempts to get away from the grasp of Florida cornerback Avery Helm (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) celebrates getting a first down during the first half of a NCAA college football game against Chattanooga in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) warms up before the start of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) in action during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) celebrates scoring a touchdown during an NCAA college football game against Louisiana-Monroe in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) catches a pass during an NCAA college football game against Missouri in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) runs the ball for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) runs the ball upfield during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana-Monroe in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) celebrates getting a first down during an NCAA college football game against Missouri in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) runs up the field during an NCAA college football game against Louisiana-Monroe in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) runs to the sideline during a NCAA college football game against Chattanooga in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Nebraska wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) carries the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against South Alabama in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. Nebraska won 35-21. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Nebraska wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson carries the ball up field during an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
FILE - Nebraska wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) is chased down by Purdue defensive tackle Anthony Watts (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., in this Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, file photo. The NCAA made it official Thursday, April 15, 2021, announcing the Division I Council had voted to approve a proposal that would permit all college athletes to transfer one time as an undergraduate without having to sit out a season. Among the notable transferring football players who will now be eligible next season at their new schools are Wan'Dale Robinson, who switched from Nebraska to Kentucky. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Nebraska wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) makes a catch in front of Minnesota defensive back Jordan Howden (23) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. Minnesota won 24-17. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Nebraska wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) runs against Purdue during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. Nebraska defeated Purdue 37-27. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Nebraska wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) runs against Purdue during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Nebraska wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) makes a catch in front of Purdue safety Marvin Grant (4) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Nebraska's Wan'Dale Robinson (1) scores in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)
Nebraska wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson runs up field during an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Nebraska wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) is chased down by Purdue defensive tackle Anthony Watts (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Nebraska wide receiver Wan'dale Robinson runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Nebraska wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Nebraska wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) runs against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. Purdue defeated Nebraska 31-27. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Nebraska wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) warms up before playing an NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) warms up before the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Nebraska's Wan'Dale Robinson (1) shakes off Illinois defender Tony Adams (6) during the second half of a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)
Nebraska wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) warms up before playing an NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) warms up before the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Nebraska wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) runs away from South Alabama linebacker Riley Cole (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) warms up before the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) warms up before the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Nebraska wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) fumbles a punt during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Alabama in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Nebraska wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson warms up before an NCAA college football game against Colorado Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) warms up before the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson catches a pass during a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (28) participates in a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (28) makes a catch during the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine on Thursday, March 3, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Kevin Sabitus via AP)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (28) participates in a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (28) runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (28) participates in a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (28) participates in a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (28) runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 3, 2022. (AJ Mast via AP Images)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (28) runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 3, 2022. (AJ Mast via AP Images)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (28) runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 3, 2022. (AJ Mast via AP Images)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (28) runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 3, 2022. (AJ Mast via AP Images)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson catches a pass during a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson prepares to run the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson catches a pass during a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson catches a pass during a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson catches a pass during a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson catches a pass during a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson catches a pass during a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson catches a pass during a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Robinson, 5-11 and 185 pounds, played his final season at Kentucky after two years at Nebraska.
In his three collegiate seasons, he played in 31 games with 24 starts and caught 195 passes for 2,248 yards (11.5-yard avg.) and 10 touchdowns. He also had 141 rushing attempts for 691 yards and four touchdowns, as well as seven punt returns and 11 kickoff returns. In his lone season at Kentucky in 2021, Robinson set career highs with 104 receptions, 1,334 yards and seven touchdowns and was named second-team All-SEC.
Asked for a scouting report on himself, Robinson said, "tough, elusive, exciting - just a playmaker."
Robinson joins the Giants' two first-round selections, Oregon edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux (selected No. 5 overall) and Alabama tackle Evan Neal (No. 7). The Giants own two third-round selections later Friday night.
The Giants began the day with the fourth selection in the second round, No. 36 overall. But Schoen had no intention of staying there, trading twice within a matter of minutes to acquire two extra choices, one in the fourth round and another in the fifth.
"We had deals in place before the draft started," Schoen said. "So, we were confident. We knew we could move back. That was part of the plan."
The first deal was with the Jets. The Giants moved back two spots to No. 38 and added the third pick in the fifth round. That gave the Giants three choices in that round, the third (No. 146 overall), the fourth (147), which they already owned, and No. 30/173, which they acquired in a trade with the Baltimore Ravens last Aug. 31.
The Giants' ownership of the 38th pick was very brief. Moments later, they dealt it to the Atlanta Falcons for the 11th choice in the second round, No. 43 overall, and the ninth selection in the fourth round, No. 114. The Giants had traded their own fourth rounder – fifth in the round and No. 110 overall – to the Ravens last August. But they hold the Chicago Bears' pick in the round – No. 112 overall – from the 2021 draft day trade that netted them the seventh overall pick in this year's draft, which they used to select Neal.
The trades left the Giants with six selections in tomorrow's third and final day of the draft - two in the fourth round, three in the fifth and one in the sixth.
"We just thought it was what was best for us at this time," Schoen said. "More picks would benefit us the most we thought based on who was on our board."
Schoen wasn't the only executive interested in trading. Nine deals were made during the second round.
Robinson was one of a record 13 wide receivers taken in the first two rounds. When a reporter suggested to Schoen that the newest Giants receiver has a similar skillset to Toney, the G.M. asked, "Is that a bad thing?"
Clearly, he thinks not.
"I'll take as many of those guys as we can on the field," Schoen said. "Again, he's a generator when the ball is in his hands. He can run after the catch. He can separate from DBs, he gets open. He played some running back at Nebraska. That's a versatile piece you can use in your offense. If you look at some of the other guys, how you can use them, and if you look at Daboll's past or you look at (offensive coordinator Mike) Kafka's past in terms of the creativeness in their offense and the weapons they can utilize, I think you can kind of see what the vision may look like."
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