It was only a few weeks ago that New York Giants rookie cornerback Corey Ballentine was shot alongside his best friend who passed away. The trauma and despair caused by the event has not been lost; in fact, it seems as if Ballentine has used it as fuel.
The rookie 6th round pick has done nothing but shine with the Giants so far, starting Monday’s training camp practice with the first team opposite DeAndre Baker. Janoris Jenkins, the Giants’ no. 1 option played in the slot.
Ballentine shined last week in practice, having one of the better days of any player this summer, coming down with an interception and swatting two balls away.