The New York Giants’ secondary was a major disappointment in 2024. The defensive backfield featured a group of young cornerbacks stepping into the starting lineup. Chief among them was 2023 first-round pick Deonte Banks who was aiming to build off what was a solid rookie campaign.
Year two didn’t go as planned for Banks, however, as the Maryland product took a major step backward in the second season of his career. Banks was asked to play a more prominent role as the Giants’ No. 1 cornerback in 2024 but struggled to compete against the league’s top wide receivers.