Giants linebacker Jake Carlock looks on during the second half of a preseason game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Friday. Photo Credit: Daniel De Mato
It was less than two weeks ago that Jake Carlock was called up in front of the team to deliver a postgame speech following his dynamic performance against the Jets. Pat Shurmur pulled the rookie linebacker, who had an interception return for a touchdown and a sack in his preseason debut, from the back of the locker room and gave him the stage.
He made highlight shows. He made headlines.