The New York Giants, fearful of being jumped, traded up one spot to select Deonte Banks No. 24 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft. That means they have high expectations for, and a lot invested in, the cornerback.
His struggles this season — being overmatched at times as the team’s No. 1 cornerback, twice having lapses where his effort obviously wasn’t good enough, being benched Monday against the Pittsburgh Steelers — hurt the team and reflect on everyone who was involved in making him a Giant.
No one takes that harder, or takes it to heart more, than veteran defensive backs coach Jerome Henderson.