"He's a big, strong, athletic guy who knows the ropes and knows what it takes to be successful in this league, " Tuck tweeted.

WSJ: Giants give WR Victor Cruz 1st-round tender

He's played brilliantly all season and is a guy who's so big, strong and fast that you need him in the game a lot and I think that's why he's been picked at 12.

BBC: Tom Shanklin's column