The New York Giants had one of the worst defenses in the league in 2019, ranking 30th out of 32 teams. However, with a year of experience under their belt for previous rookies and the additions of James Bradberry, Xavier McKinney, and Blake Martinez, the unit should take a step forward and 2020. With seven rookies earning starting playing time last season, that will not be the case moving forward, aside from McKinney, who is drafted in the second round to replace Antoine Bethea at free safety.
Bringing in players in their prime to upgrade influential positions like cornerback and linebacker was a positive step.