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When New York Giants‘ GM Dave Gettleman elected initially to move up into the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft to snag cornerback DeAndre Baker out of Georgia, most were excited about the talent he was bringing to the position.
Optimism was high surrounding the young corner, but the struggles in his rookie campaign outweighed the hype that followed his drafting. While he was frequently targeted by opposing quarterbacks, he quickly learned that arrogance at the professional level isn’t tolerated until you’ve proven yourself.
Former Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz spoke with Baker about his progression last season and what he expects moving forward:
Cruz asked Baker what he wanted to build upon throughout the season and what he wanted to do:
“Just the mental part of the game, just learning how to break down film, tendencies of the receivers, learning from the older guys, things to help my game,” Baker said.