Giants’ Beckham renews LSU bond with Rueben Randle

There are so many adjustments for a rookie to make when entering the NFL, even for a savvy first-round draft pick such as Odell Beckham Jr.

Even though, based on looks and appearance and his mature aura, the vibe Beckham gives off is one of a youngster who should be able to step onto the field and contribute almost immediately to the rebuilding Giants’ offensive attack.

Despite the professional demeanor, anything or anyone to help ease the transition is a huge advantage, and for Beckham, having former LSU teammate Rueben Randle on the scene is already a godsend.

“It’s definitely comforting to have a piece of home out here at my new home,’’ Beckham said Tuesday after a workout at the Giants training facility. “Just hanging out with him and rekindling our relationship has been fun.’’

The two spent only one year together, when Randle was a junior and Beckham was a freshman at LSU, starting receivers who helped the Tigers complete the regular season at 13-0 and attain the lofty status as No. 1 in the nation, a joyride that ended with a 21-0 loss to Alabama in the BCS National Championship Game. Randle helped Beckham make the jump from high school to college and, three years later, he’s doing it again with the leap from college to the NFL.

“It’s been great to see Rueben,’’ Beckham said. “When I came to LSU, he kind of taught me the ropes there, and he’s teaching me things now. He might not be the best personal tutor, but he’ll teach me what I need to know.

“It’s like you never left. Playing with him and kind of being able to read each other’s minds, to an extent, will make it easier after we play for a year or two or how many.’’

With an entirely new playbook to learn in first-year offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo’s system, Randle is starting over again entering his third season with the Giants. But at least he has a three-week head start on Beckham, taken with the No. 12 pick in the draft.

Figure Randle has the inside track on moving into the starting receiver job vacated with the departure of Hakeem Nicks (now with the Colts), but the Giants will likely use three receivers on the field for close to half the offensive snaps and need Beckham quite early to leave any rookie jitters behind.

With Victor Cruz entrenched on one side, Beckham will compete with Randle for a starting job as he also tries to nudge ahead of returning Jerrel Jernigan on the depth chart.

“I guess in a way it brings a different level of competition to us,’’ Beckham said. “Rueben and I are close and we’re going to compete every single day. I’m pretty sure he has his spot and I’m just competing for one of these other spots.’’

Randle, who at 6-foot-2 is considerably taller than the 5-11 Beckham, last week described Beckham as a difference-maker.

“He has big-play ability,” Randle said. “Whether it’s going to be deep down the field or taking a slant route to the house, whatever it may be. He brings that dynamic ability to the team, which we’re going to need.”

Beckham said he’s tried to pattern his game after Cruz — who at 6 feet is more physically similar to him — but admits he has taken plenty from Randle.

“His size is something you can’t really teach,’’ Beckham said. “I know he’s a lot bigger than I am. He’s got great ball skills. I remember learning from him at LSU and a lot of my game actually comes from the things he’s done.’’

As far as getting on the field right away, Beckham said that’s the goal and the expectation.

“I don’t really ever put pressure on myself,’’ he said. “It’s just something that I expect of myself and being the competitor I am, you don’t want to be on the bench or not playing or not contributing to the team.’’