Depth is always important in the defensive backfield, and the New York Giants surely had that notion in mind during the fourth round of this year’s draft. With the No. 110 overall pick, Big Blue selected Darnay Holmes, a fast and athletic cornerback out of UCLA.
Holmes likely won’t start, as Deandre Baker and James Bradberry are slated to reside in the two corner spots. But as far as the nickel corner position and special teams are concerned, Holmes may be a name to consider.
Let’s take a look at some of the film from his collegiate career and evaluate the strengths he’ll be able to bring to this franchise.