2016 Bracket Challenge: Lawrence Taylor vs. Terry Kinard
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LB Lawrence Taylor
Year: 1981
Pick: 2
College: North Carolina
Lawrence Taylor redefined the way the outside linebacker position is played and was named All-Pro in his first nine seasons. The 10-time Pro Bowler and three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1981, 1982, 1986) led the Giants to their first two Super Bow l titles (XXI, XXV) in franchise history and finished No. 2 on the NFL's all-time sacks list at the time of his retirement with 132.5.
Photos of LB Lawrence Taylor's career with the Giants
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DB Terry Kinard
Year: 1983
Pick: 10
College: Clemson
Terry Kinard played 105 regular-season games for the Giants from 1983-1989 and currently ranks seventh on the franchise's all-time interce ptions list with 27. Kinard played in five postseason contests and was a part of the 1986 Giants team that claimed Super Bowl XXI. The first two-time AP All-American in Clemson history and member of the College Football Hall of Fame made the Pro Bowl in 1988.
Photos of Safety Terry Kinard's career with the Giants
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