With respect to New York Giants rookie cornerback Deonte Banks, two attributes are certain: exceptional athleticism and a combative mindset.
Coming from Maryland, Banks had the opportunity to compete against some of the best receivers in college football, yielding impressive statistics. Banks embodies everything desired in a cornerback, demonstrating both versatility in schemes and receptiveness to coaching.
In his previous year, Banks permitted only 258 total yards across 384 coverage snaps, effectively shutting down and marking some of the game’s most promising young receivers.
One of the crucial traits for a cornerback is the ability to quickly forget errors.