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Giants' Xavier McKinney emerging as one of NFL's top safeties

Xavier McKinney #29 of the Giants intercepts a pass from Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife on Sunday, Nov 28, 2021 in. Credit: Mike Stobe

Julian Love said earlier this season he would dye half of his hair blond to match Xavier McKinney’s black-and-white cookie ‘do if his teammate made the Pro Bowl. At the time it seemed like a safe statement to make.

He probably should start thinking about making a barber appointment now, though.

McKinney is quickly emerging as not just one of the key pieces in a surging Giants defense, but one of the top playmaking safeties in the NFL.