The Giants need a starting cornerback opposite Pro Bowler James Bradberry. Drafting a talented defensive back such as Alabama’s Patrick Surtain II or Virginia Tech’s Caleb Farley (if either is available) could be an option, but it’d be tough to put that type of responsibility on a first-year player — think about how that worked out with DeAndre Baker.
A veteran corner who possesses experience in this league needs to start, whether it’s for the long term or on a short-term basis while a rookie corner drafted in one of the early rounds develops behind him.