The New York Giants on Monday evening reached agreement with first-round draft choice Jeremy Shockey, the talented tight end from the University of Miami and a player many experts believe could be the league's premier offensive rookie this season.

Shockey was the 14th player selected overall and becomes the 23rd of the 32 first-round choices to reach agreement.

Giants general manager Ernie Accorsi made a heady draft day move in the first round, trading up to acquire the rights to Shockey, the prospect most scouts felt the Giants had targeted weeks before the lottery.

The contract is for six years and voids to a five-year deal. Over the course of five years, the contract is worth $8,533,333. Shockey can also increase the base salaries, in "escalators," by $1.147 million in 2005 and $2.667 million in 2006.

The initial signing bonus is $3.3 million and there is a second-level option bonus, of $2,516,667, due next spring. Shockey will also receive a $333,333 roster bonus. The base salaries are $310,667 (2002), $301,665 (2003), $414,667 (2004), $590,667 (2005) and $765,667 (2006). In terms of upfront money, the contract represents an 18 percent bump over the player in the slot last year.

"The Giants were very fair," agent Drew Rosenhaus said. "I'll let the numbers speak for themselves on this contract."

Shockey was to report to the Giants' camp late Monday night.

Tight end has been an area of concern for the Giants the last several years, and Shockey should provide a dependable target for quarterback Kerry Collins, who last week signed a two-year contract extension. The rangy tight end has tremendous hands, enough speed to split the safeties deep, and has an innate gift for being able to create separation in the "red zone," where he is remarkably effective.

Although not a polished blocker yet, Shockey is a willing learner, and his progress in that area will be aided by the fact he understands leverage and technique. Shockey, 21, runs very precise pass routes, has an awareness of where the sort spots are in a zone, and will add yards after the catch.

A former high school wide receiver, he began his college career at Northeast Oklahoma A&M and then transferred to Miami in 2000. He appeared in 11 games for the Hurricanes and started 11 of them, all in '01. He had 61 receptions for 816 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Len Pasquarelli is a senior writer for ESPN.com.