Re-Drafting the 2002 NFL Draft | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Michael Green
Published Mar 24, 2026
What actually happened: Traded up, drafted TE Jeremy Shockey 14th overall
Where he was actually picked: 20th overall by the Green Bay Packers
The New York Giants were also pretty solid at offensive tackle in these days, but they did lose a pass-catcher when Shockey went to Jacksonville in the top 10. Here, they sort of replace him by at least giving eventual franchise quarterback Eli Manning another talented target in wide receiver Javon Walker.
In Green Bay during Manning's rookie year with the Giants, Walker caught 89 passes for 1,382 yards and 12 touchdowns. That was his only Pro Bowl campaign, but he also went over 1,000 yards with the Denver Broncos in 2006. It was downhill from there, but the Giants might take this chance, hoping to squeeze a little more out of the Florida State product.
At the very least, he would have provided a huge upgrade over Ike Hilliard in support of Amani Toomer (and, later, Plaxico Burress).