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Deandre Baker NFL Draft 2019: Scouting Report for New York Giants' Pick

STRENGTHS

—Physical, aggressive cornerback who won the best tackling grade at the position from our scouts.

—2018 Thorpe Award winner for the nation's best defensive back.

—Posted seven interceptions in college despite often being ignored by opposing quarterbacks; has the instincts and hands to flip the field when thrown at but does a better job eliminating targets.

—Master in man coverage and has the physicality and size (5'11", 193 pounds) to play in press at the line of scrimmage and enough agility and burst to stay in-phase down the field.

—Hasn't allowed a touchdown since 2017, per Pro Football Focus.