Andrew Adams was not expected to make many ripples last year at training camp. But the undrafted free agent safety out of UConn kept making plays, eventually earning a spot on the practice squad.
He was elevated to the active roster a few weeks later and then forced into the starting lineup due to injuries, where he emerged as a solid starter and one of the surprises of the season.
What's on tap for his second year? Here's what Giants fans need to know:
After coming out of nowhere last year as an undrafted free agent, Adams enters his second season having established himself as a key member of the defense.