Heads or tails?

Even with a pick as high as No. 2 in the NFL draft, the past 40 years of selections have shown there’s only a slighter better than 50-50 chance the Giants will land an impact player.

That’s the bad news. The good news? Of the three Hall of Famers to have been selected at No. 2 since 1978, the Giants have one of them: Lawrence Taylor, drafted in 1981 out of North Carolina. They had better fortune than their MetLife Stadium roommates, the Jets, who twice in the past 40 years have swung and missed with the second pick, on running back Blair Thomas (1990) and receiver Johnny “Lam” Jones (1980).

There have been a string of draft busts the past 15 years, primarily on the offensive side of the ball. Tackles such as Greg Robinson, Luke Joeckel and Jason Smith haven’t panned out, though the Eagles and Titans are satisfied with their quarterback selections, Carson Wentz and Marcus Mariota.

No matter the position, though, Giants fans might as well flip a coin to determine if they will hit or miss with the No. 2 pick.

Hits: 51.3 percent (20 of 39)
Misses: 48.7 percent (19 of 39)
TBD: 1

Team: Bears
Position: Quarterback
School: North Carolina
Years in NFL: 1
Pro Bowls: 0
Verdict: TBD

Verdict is still out on Bears QB, who will have a new coaching staff and improved weapons in Year 2.

Team: Eagles
Position: Quarterback
School: North Dakota St.
Years in NFL: 2
Pro Bowls: 1
Verdict: HIT

Wentz played at an MVP level before tearing his ACL and having to watch Nick Foles win the Super Bowl.

Team: Titans
Position: Quarterback
School: Oregon
Years in NFL: 3
Pro Bowls: 0
Verdict: HIT

Mariota led a huge comeback in the playoffs this year to send the Titans to their first postseason win since 2004.

Team: Rams
Position: Offensive tackle
School: Auburn
Years in NFL: 4
Pro Bowls: 0
Verdict: MISS

After he was traded by the Rams, the Lions waived Robinson, whose career is in danger of being over.

Team: Jaguars
Position: Offensive tackle
School: Texas A&M
Years in NFL: 5
Pro Bowls: 0
Verdict: MISS

After being a bust in Jacksonville, Joeckel started 11 games for the Seahawks last season at left guard.

Team: Redskins
Position: Quarterback
School: Baylor
Years in NFL: 5
Pro Bowls: 1
Verdict: MISS

RG3 lit up the NFL as a rookie before an ACL tear robbed his athleticism and sent his career into a tailspin.

Team: Broncos
Position: Linebacker
School: Texas A&M
Years in NFL: 7
Pro Bowls: 6
Verdict: HIT

The MVP of Super Bowl 50 has double-digit sacks in every season he has remained healthy.

Team: Lions
Position: Defensive tackle
School: Nebraska
Years in NFL: 8
Pro Bowls: 5
Verdict: HIT

Questionable tactics aside, Suh has been one of the league’s most feared interior defensive linemen.

Team: Rams
Position: Offensive tackle
School: Baylor
Years in NFL: 4
Pro Bowls: 0
Verdict: MISS

Concussions derailed Smith’s career and he played his final season with the Jets before retiring in 2013.

Team: Rams
Position: Defensive end
School: Virginia
Years in NFL: 10
Pro Bowls: 0
Verdict: MISS

Long won two Super Bowls late in his career, but never became a dominant defender with the Rams.

Team: Lions
Position: Wide receiver
School: Georgia Tech
Years in NFL: 9
Pro Bowls: 6
Verdict: HIT

Despite retiring early, Megatron twice led the NFL in receiving yards and was one of the game’s greatest WRs.

Team: Saints
Position: Running back
School: USC
Years in NFL: 11
Pro Bowls: 0
Verdict: MISS

While never living up to the massive hype, Bush played a key role in the Saints’ 2009 Super Bowl team.

Team: Dolphins
Position: Running back
School: Auburn
Years in NFL: 10
Pro Bowls: 1
Verdict: MISS

Brown only rushed for 1,000 yards once in Miami and spent most of his career as part of a split backfield.

Team: Raiders
Position: Offensive tackle
School: Iowa
Years in NFL: 8
Pro Bowls: 0
Verdict: MISS

Gallery had poor results at right and left tackle before switching to guard and extending his career.

Team: Lions
Position: Wide receiver
School: Michigan St.
Years in NFL: 3
Pro Bowls: 0
Verdict: MISS

One of the biggest draft misses, Rogers failed multiple drug tests and washed out of the league after just three seasons.

Team: Panthers
Position: Defensive end
School: North Carolina
Years in NFL: 16
Pro Bowls: 9
Verdict: HIT

About to play his 17th season, Peppers ranks fourth with 154.5 career sacks and made the All-2000s team.

Team: Cardinals
Position: Offensive tackle
School: Texas
Years in NFL: 11
Pro Bowls: 3
Verdict: HIT

Davis’ career didn’t take off until he joined the Cowboys, making three straight Pro Bowls starting at right guard.

Team: Redskins
Position: Linebacker
School: Penn St.
Years in NFL: 7
Pro Bowls: 3
Verdict: HIT

His career cut short by injuries, Arrington was one of the NFL’s most feared linebackers in his prime.

Team: Eagles
Position: Quarterback
School: Syracuse
Years in NFL: 13
Pro Bowls: 6
Verdict: HIT

He may not have won a Super Bowl, but McNabb and the Eagles dominated the NFC East for years.

Team: Chargers
Position: Quarterback
School: Washington St.
Years in NFL: 3
Pro Bowls: 0
Verdict: MISS

Arguably the biggest bust in draft history, Leaf’s career was marked by bad play, bad attitude and injuries.

Team: Raiders
Position: Defensive tackle
School: USC
Years in NFL: 6
Pro Bowls: 2
Verdict: MISS

Russell was one of the league’s best linemen before repeatedly testing positive for drugs wiped out his career.

Team: Jaguars
Position: Linebacker
School: Illinois
Years in NFL: 9
Pro Bowls: 1
Verdict: HIT

Was a key component of four straight playoff trips for the Jags and was named to 1999 All-Pro team.

Team: Jaguars
Position: Offensive tackle
School: USC
Years in NFL: 7
Pro Bowls: 5
Verdict: HIT

A Hall of Fame candidate despite his injury-shortened career, he’s a beloved figure in Jacksonville.

Team: Colts
Position: Running back
School: San Diego St.
Years in NFL: 12
Pro Bowls: 7
Verdict: HIT

Lethal as a runner and a receiver, Faulk was key part of Rams’ “Greatest Show on Turf” offense.

Team: Seahawks
Position: Quarterback
School: Notre Dame
Years in NFL: 12
Pro Bowls: 0
Verdict: MISS

Mirer threw 56 interceptions in four years for the Seahawks, and by his fifth season had become a career backup.

Team: Colts
Position: Linebacker
School: Texas A&M
Years in NFL: 7
Pro Bowls: 0
Verdict: MISS

Injuries limited him to only four full seasons, cutting short a promising career with three 100-plus tackle seasons.

Team: Browns
Position: Safety
School: UCLA
Years in NFL: 9
Pro Bowls: 2
Verdict: HIT

Led league in interceptions in 1994 and was an All-Pro selection. Died suddenly at 31 due to stomach cancer.

Team: Jets
Position: Running back
School: Penn St.
Years in NFL: 6
Pro Bowls: 0
Verdict: MISS

Thomas never ran for 1,000 yards and only scored seven career TDs before washing out of the league.

Team: Packers
Position: Offensive tackle
School: Michigan St.
Years in NFL: 7
Pro Bowls: 0
Verdict: MISS

Hyped offensive lineman fell victim to poor work ethic and a painkiller addiction as a pro.

Team: Chiefs
Position: Defensive end
School: Nebraska
Years in NFL: 13
Pro Bowls: 6
Verdict: HIT

Led league with 15 sacks in 1993 before joining Broncos to win two Super Bowls. All-Decade Team member.

Team: Colts
Position: Linebacker
School: Alabama
Years in NFL: 14
Pro Bowls: 5
Verdict: HIT

Two-time AFC Defensive Player of the Year was a leader on Bills team that made four straight Super Bowls.

Team: Falcons
Position: Defensive tackle
School: Oklahoma
Years in NFL: 12
Pro Bowls: 0
Verdict: HIT

Had several productive seasons in Atlanta before becoming starter on two-time champion Cowboys.

Team: Falcons
Position: Guard
School: Pittsburgh
Years in NFL: 9
Pro Bowls: 4
Verdict: HIT

Made four Pro Bowls within first five seasons as one of the league’s most prolific run-blocking linemen.

Team: Oilers
Position: Guard
School: Nebraska
Years in NFL: 7
Pro Bowls: 0
Verdict: MISS

A five-year starter, Steinkuhler had become a backup by his sixth year and was soon out of the league.

Team: Rams
Position: Running back
School: SMU
Years in NFL: 11
Pro Bowls: 6
Verdict: HIT

Set rookie rushing record, then single-season rushing record in 1984, and his 13,259 career yards rank eighth.

Team: Colts
Position: Linebacker
School: Mississippi St.
Years in NFL: 10
Pro Bowls: 0
Verdict: MISS

Peaked in 1984 with 11.5 sacks, but was cut in 1988. Caught on with Giants, playing on their 1990 Super Bowl team.

Team: Giants
Position: Linebacker
School: North Carolina
Years in NFL: 13
Pro Bowls: 10
Verdict: HIT

Led Giants to two Super Bowls and is one of just two defensive players to be named NFL MVP (1986).

Team: Jets
Position: Wide receiver
School: Texas
Years in NFL: 5
Pro Bowls: 0
Verdict: MISS

World-class sprinter cost the Jets two first-round picks in a trade, but one problem: he couldn’t catch.

Team: Chiefs
Position: Defensive end
School: Colorado St.
Years in NFL: 12
Pro Bowls: 0
Verdict: MISS

Had lengthy career entirely with Kansas City, but never made Pro Bowl team, though he did post 40 sacks.

Team: Chiefs
Position: Defensive end
School: Kentucky
Years in NFL: 12
Pro Bowls: 4
Verdict: HIT

Led Chiefs in sacks in six different seasons and ranks seventh in sacks in franchise history.