The Giants made seven selections in this year’s NFL Draft as New York continued to build the future of the organization after a surprising year last season. Deonte Banks, Jalin Hyatt and John Michael Schmitz highlight this year’s class as players that could make the quickest impact on the Giants’ roster.
The three, along with Eric Gray, Tre Hawkins III, Jordon Riley and Gervarrius Owens all addressed major needs for Big Blue. With that in mind let’s get to know a little bit more about the newest members of the Giants organization.
24th overall pick (round 1): Deonte Banks, CB, Maryland
Just the facts: The Maryland native is a 6’ 0″, 197 lbs corner who had 38 tackles and one interception in 12 games in 2022. He started nine of those games and had eight pass breakups. Banks was also an honorable mention All-Big Ten player last season and ran a 4.35 at the NFL Combine.
What they said:
“Cornerbacks with size and athleticism have always been coveted, but in the modern NFL, that combination has grown invaluable. Banks fits that mold, and that’s what makes him one of the most coveted CBs in the class.” — Pro Football Network
“Deonte Banks is a press corner with ideal size and high-level athletic tools that flashes a physical streak that catches your eye. There are a few corners that are higher ranked at the moment; but if he tests well and checks some other boxes in the pre-draft process, don’t be surprised if he sneaks into the back end of Round 1.” — The 33rd Team
“Banks is a physical corner who is at his best in press-zone coverage, has the length and strength to reroute receivers off the line (although his technique will need to improve) and shows the fluidity to flip his hips and run with anyone vertically. He has very quick feet and lateral agility for a bigger corner. Banks’ ball production wasn’t great at Maryland, but he has flashed good ball skills. He does get into trouble when his back is to the ball and he tries to…
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