The Facts: The New York Giants have searched for a second fiddle to Odell Beckham since Victor Cruz suffered a devastating knee injury in 2014. Big Blue hopes Shepard can finally plug that spot. Eli Manning is impressed after some light work with the rookie. "He's a guy who is shifty and athletic,' Manning said Monday night. "It's tough to say from six routes on air. But I hope he is a young Victor Cruz."

Diehards Line: The Young Victor Cruz comparison is one GM Jerry Reese also made after selecting the Oklahoma product. With an uncoverable OBJ on one side, if Shepard comes close to the appraisal, he will see a ton of balls this fall. In fact, with Rueben Randle gone and Cruz a question mark, Shephard has a legitimate shot at winning the starting job opposite Beckham.