Tom Coughlin said the New York Giants' draft philosophy is to draft the best available, this year that just happens to match the Super Bowl Champions needs as well.
"You typically go for the best available player and in this situation we've been able to match up a need with the best available player," Coughlin told NFL Network on Saturday. "So it's worked out well for us in that capacity. It doesn't always work that way especially as you well know when you're waiting to pick 32nd."
The Giants nabbed Virginia Tech running back David Wilson, who will fill a hole created by the exit of veteran Brandon Jacobs who signed with the San Francisco 49ers in March.
"We just thought he was an outstanding producer who would complement our running backs very well," Coughlin said of the Giants' first round pick.
Wilson rushed for 1,709 yards for nine touchdowns on 290 touches in 2011. He also caught 22 passes for one touchdown.
The Giants then tabbed LSU wide receiver Rueben Randle in the second round, a player Coughlin and Giants director of college scouting Mark Ross called "NFL-ready."
Coughlin said the G-Men had Randle much higher on their own draft board and were surprised he was still available at No. 63.
Randle caught 53 passes for 917 yards and had eight touchdowns in 2011 for LSU.
"We think he's a big strong receiver who can go up and get the ball, he averaged almost 17 yards per catch in his collegiate career," Coughlin said. "Mario Manningham has moved on, and we have some outstanding young receivers here but this will be very, very competitive."
Manningham signed a two-year deal with the 49ers as well this offseason.
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