The 41 Greatest New York Giants Players of All Time

Big Blue's past runs through leather-helmet title teams, Hall of Fame pass rushers and two Super Bowl MVP quarterbacks. Some picks own franchise records; others earned their place with a single unforgettable postseason.

1. 1
   Lawrence Taylor

   Linebacker who played for the Giants from 1981 to 1993, won the 1986 NFL MVP award and two Super Bowls.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Saquon Barkley

   Running back drafted second overall in 2018 who won Offensive Rookie of the Year with 2,028 scrimmage yards.
   680pts
3. 3
   Michael Strahan

   Defensive end who spent his whole career with the Giants from 1993 to 2007, set the single-season sack record of 22.5 in 2001 and won Super Bowl XLII.
   619pts
4. 4
   Fran Tarkenton

   Hall of Fame quarterback who played five seasons for the Giants from 1967 to 1971 between his two stints with the Vikings.
   619pts
5. 5
   Osi Umenyiora

   Defensive end who recorded 75 sacks for the Giants from 2003 to 2012, including six in one 2007 game against the Eagles.
   579pts
6. 6
   Jim Katcavage

   Defensive end who played 13 seasons for the Giants from 1956 to 1968 and was part of the 1956 NFL championship team.
   579pts
7. 7
   Eli Manning

   Quarterback for the Giants from 2004 to 2019 who was named MVP of Super Bowls XLII and XLVI.
   535pts
8. 8
   Victor Cruz

   Undrafted wide receiver who gained a club-record 1,536 receiving yards in 2011 and won Super Bowl XLVI.
   535pts
9. 9
   Phil Simms

   Giants quarterback from 1979 to 1993 who completed 22 of 25 passes to win MVP of Super Bowl XXI.
   535pts
10. 10
    Mel Hein

    Center and linebacker who played for the Giants from 1931 to 1945 and won the NFL MVP award in 1938.
    485pts
11. 11
    Jeff Hostetler

    Quarterback who replaced the injured Phil Simms late in the 1990 season and won Super Bowl XXV.
    485pts
12. 12
    Plaxico Burress

    Wide receiver who caught the winning touchdown pass with 35 seconds left in Super Bowl XLII.
    485pts
13. 13
    Kyle Rote

    Halfback turned flanker who played his entire career with the Giants from 1951 to 1961 and earned four Pro Bowl selections.
    485pts
14. 14
    Carl Banks

    Outside linebacker who played for the Giants from 1984 to 1992 and won Super Bowls XXI and XXV.
    485pts
15. 15
    Roosevelt Brown

    Offensive tackle drafted in the 27th round in 1953 who played 13 seasons for the Giants and entered the Hall of Fame in 1975.
    485pts
16. 16
    Chris Snee

    Right guard who spent his career with the Giants from 2004 to 2013, earning four Pro Bowl selections and two Super Bowl rings.
    428pts
17. 17
    Justin Tuck

    Defensive end who played for the Giants from 2005 to 2013 and won Super Bowls XLII and XLVI.
    428pts
18. 18
    Rodney Hampton

    Running back who rushed for at least 1,000 yards in five straight seasons for the Giants from 1991 to 1995.
    428pts
19. 19
    Jeremy Shockey

    Tight end drafted by the Giants in 2002 who made four Pro Bowls in his six seasons with the team.
    428pts
20. 20
    Ottis Anderson

    Running back who rushed for 102 yards and was named MVP of Super Bowl XXV.
    428pts
21. 21
    Amani Toomer

    Wide receiver for the Giants from 1996 to 2008 who retired as the club's career leader in receptions and receiving yards.
    428pts
22. 22
    Odell Beckham Jr.

    Wide receiver who won 2014 Offensive Rookie of the Year with the Giants and topped 1,300 receiving yards in each of his first three seasons.
    362pts
23. 23
    Jessie Armstead

    Linebacker who played for the Giants from 1993 to 2001 and earned five consecutive Pro Bowl selections.
    362pts
24. 24
    Harry Carson

    Inside linebacker for the Giants from 1976 to 1988, a nine-time Pro Bowler and captain of the Super Bowl XXI team.
    362pts
25. 25
    Sam Huff

    Middle linebacker who played for the Giants from 1956 to 1963 and anchored the defense of the 1956 NFL championship team.
    362pts
26. 26
    Del Shofner

    Wide receiver who topped 1,000 receiving yards in three of his first four seasons with the Giants after arriving in 1961.
    362pts
27. 27
    Alex Webster

    Fullback who played for the Giants from 1955 to 1964 and later coached the team from 1969 to 1973.
    362pts
28. 28
    Dexter Lawrence

    Defensive tackle drafted 17th overall by the Giants in 2019 who earned Pro Bowl selections in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
    362pts
29. 29
    Joe Morris

    Running back who rushed for a then-club-record 1,516 yards in 1986 and won Super Bowl XXI with the Giants.
    285pts
30. 30
    Frank Gifford

    Hall of Fame halfback and flanker who played for the Giants from 1952 to 1964 and was named NFL MVP in 1956.
    285pts
31. 31
    Tuffy Leemans

    Hall of Fame fullback who led the NFL in rushing as a rookie in 1936 and played eight seasons for the Giants.
    195pts
32. 32
    Jason Pierre-Paul

    Defensive end who had 16.5 sacks in 2011 and won Super Bowl XLVI with the Giants.
    195pts
33. 33
    Benny Friedman

    Hall of Fame quarterback who threw an NFL-record 20 touchdown passes for the Giants in 1929.
    195pts
34. 34
    Emlen Tunnell

    Defensive back who played for the Giants from 1948 to 1958 and in 1967 became the first African American inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
    195pts
35. 35
    Homer Jones

    Wide receiver for the Giants from 1964 to 1969 whose 22.3 yards per catch is the NFL career record, and who is credited with inventing the touchdown spike in 1965.
    195pts
36. 36
    Y. A. Tittle

    Quarterback who joined the Giants in 1961, threw 36 touchdown passes in 1963 and led the team to three straight NFL Championship Games.
    195pts
37. 37
    Ken Strong

    Hall of Fame back and kicker who scored two touchdowns in the Giants' 1934 'Sneakers Game' championship win.
    195pts
38. 38
    Tiki Barber

    Running back who played his entire career with the Giants from 1997 to 2006 and retired as the franchise's leader in rushing yards.
    195pts
39. 39
    Charlie Conerly

    Giants quarterback from 1948 to 1961 who led the team to the 1956 NFL championship.
    0pts
40. 40
    Leonard Marshall

    Defensive end for the Giants from 1983 to 1992 who recorded 79.5 sacks with the team and won two Super Bowls.
    0pts
41. 41
    Andy Robustelli

    Hall of Fame defensive end who played for the Giants from 1956 to 1964 after being traded from the Rams.
    0pts

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