The Giants have seen too many of their first-round picks fail to meet expectations in recent years, and Deonte Banks is dangerously close to adding his name to that list. The 23-year-old cornerback had a rough 2024 season, struggling in coverage and failing to make the impact the team expected when they drafted him 24th overall in 2023.
Concerning Signs From Banks’ Second Year
Banks played 788 snaps last season, recording 45 tackles, but his coverage numbers were alarming. He allowed 689 yards, six touchdowns, and managed only eight pass breakups. After securing two interceptions as a rookie, he failed to force a takeaway in 2024.