New York Giants
Hakeem Nicks - #88 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 208 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/14/1988 |
| Birthplace | Charlotte, NC |
| College | North Carolina |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 1st round, 29th pick by Giants |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | 692 | 3 |
Pierre-Paul is the draft's biggest risk
Giants GM Jerry Reese continued his penchant for gambling, selecting the biggest boom-or-bust prospect in the draft, DE Jason Pierre-Paul, writes PFW's Eric Edholm.
2010 draft choices by team: Giants
Here are the players who were chosen by the New York Giants in the 2010 NFL draft.
Giants say Feagles might not punt again
Giants head coach Tom Coughlin and GM Jerry Reese indicated that P Jeff Feagles thinks he might not be physically able to play another year.
Reese’s stamp is all over Giants’ draft
Each year, GM Jerry Reese has continued to take risks, but calculated, high-reward risks that continue to add talent to a good Giants roster.
Giants' defense will be tested early
The Giants and new coordinator Perry Fewell know that they will face two tough, but very different, challenges to open next season in the run-heavy Panthers and the passing-proficient Colts.
Giants' Reese once again goes with big upside
Jerry Reese learned from Ernie Accorsi that you can never pass on pure pass rushers. They are just too rare. Thus, the selection of Jason Pierre-Paul should shock no one.
Giants may surprise with offensive pick
Although most pundits expect the Giants to draft a middle linebacker with their first-round pick, the whispers we're hearing indicate that an offensive player, such as TE Jermaine Gresham, wouldn't be a shocking choice.
Giants sign ex-Seahawks S Grant
The Giants have added some insurance at safety with ex-Seahawk Deon Grant, which seems to suggest that the Giants are not expecting to have a healthy Kenny Phillips to start the season.
Giants re-sign veteran P Feagles
Veteran P Jeff Feagles signed a new contract with the Giants on Thursday, ensuring the 44-year-old will play his 23rd NFL season in 2010.
Giants' Coughlin expects Umenyiora to compete
Tom Coughlin made strong comments last month, saying he wasn't prepared to guarantee a starting job to DE Osi Umenyiora, but Umenyiora has responded positively, Coughlin said.
Giants say Umenyiora can earn his spot
DE Osi Umenyiora wasn't happy with his role in the Giants' defense last season, a unit that clearly underachieved. Will he be happy when next season rolls around? Stay tuned.
Giants sign Sorgi to back up Eli
The Giants announced that QB Jim Sorgi, who has been Peyton Manning’s backup for the past six seasons, now will compete to be the No. 2 behind Eli Manning in New York.
Rams sign ex-Giants DT Robbins
The Rams have agreed to terms on a three-year deal with free-agent DT Fred Robbins, a key cog in the Giants’ defense during their 2007 run to the Super Bowl.
Report: 49ers sign QB Carr
The 49ers have reached a contract agreement with QB David Carr, The (Newark, N.J.) Star-Ledger is reporting, quoting Carr's agent, Mike Sullivan.
Signing of Rolle speaks volumes about Phillips
The Giants appeared upbeat on the subject of FS Kenny Phillips' health at the Indianapolis Combine. But their signing of free-agent FS Antrel Rolle suggests there might be a problem there.
PLAYER NEWS
Nicks had missed Wednesday's practice, but took limited work Thursday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest.|||||||
Nicks, who went without a reception for the first time in his career last week, is dealing with a knee injury.
Nicks did not have a reception for the first time in his career in Sunday's 33-14 loss to the Ravens.|||||||
Needless to say, that was not what fantasy owners were looking for. In fairness to Nicks, he has battled knee and foot problems all year and has not looked explosive. It may be fair to say he is a fantasy bust with three TDs and 692 yards but there are extenuating circumstances - not that it matters in the dog-eat-dog world of fantasy football.
The return of Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks to practice Thursday after missing the previous day with a sprained left knee could only bode well for his on-field rapport with quarterback Eli Manning.|||||||
Nicks, whose 53 catches for 629 yards and three touchdowns is solid but not spectacular considering his first three years of work with the team, says he expects not only to be healthy enough to face the Ravens on Sunday, but to add some jump to his season. Nicks battled a toe injury at the beginning of the season, and then added the sprain in Week 2 against Tampa. He hasn't been the same game-breaking receiver since.
Nicks caught nine passes for 75 yards in Sunday's loss to the Bengals.|||||||
After having his status for Sunday's game in doubt all of last week, he proved to be one of the few bright spots for the Giants.
Nicks saw the swelling in his left knee subside on Thursday.|||||||
Nicks created a little controversy after practicing when he was asked about his statistics (27 catches for 390 yards) being down this year. "Stats is for girls. It's football, man," Nicks said.
