The New York Giants landed Maryland CB Deonte Banks in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, who they recently signed to a fully-guaranteed contract. Banks is bringing an aggressive, physical presence and an unfazed mentality to the secondary, according to his Maryland head coach.
Giants rookie CB Deonte Banks gets glowing review from Maryland HC
Banks is not fazed by his opponents
Maryland head coach Mike Locksley recently appeared on the Giants Huddle Podcast to give some insight on what Banks is bringing to Big Blue.
“I’m an offensive guy and I’ve had some great receivers that I know put the fear of God into DBs at times because they read the press clippings, they watch him on tape and they may play tentative,” Locksley said.