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Eli Apple thought he was receiving a prank call when he was contacted by New York Giants

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Eli Apple confirmed his move to the New York Giants in the 2016 NFL Draft

Eli Apple has revealed why he almost didn't pick up the phone call from the New York Giants.

The Ohio State cornerback thought his friends were playing a prank on him when the Giants phoned him about his selection.

But thankfully Apple eventually took the call and would be confirmed as the 10th pick in the 2016 NFL Draft.

The 20-year-old told Sky Sports News' Richard Graves about the moment he received the call from New York.

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