The New York Giants fully believe they have their next top free safety in Xavier McKinney, who they drafted in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft. Coming out of an NFL style defense with Alabama, McKinney brings essential experience and fundamentals from a Nick Saban lead organization.
In 2019, McKinney posted 95 total tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, three interceptions, and four forced fumbles. Some might say that he is undersized for the position he projects as in the NFL. He blurs the line between free safety and strong safety. I prefer he leans toward ball hawk in the Giants’ secondary.