The New York Giants spent their first-round pick in this year’s draft on CB Deonte Banks. The Maryland product possesses elite athleticism and demonstrated the ability to stick with receivers in tight man coverage throughout his collegiate career. Those skills seem to be translating to the next level so far as the rookie had an elite debut in his first preseason game.
Giants secondary stands out in preseason opener
The Giants may have lost their first preseason game on Friday night, but there were many positives to take away from the exhibition outing. Primarily, the positives to draw came from the team’s young defensive backfield.