The Ultimate Breakdown Of The Giants' Cornerbacks in 2024

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First up, Deonte Banks. At 24 years old, standing 6’0” and 205 lbs, Banks was the 25th overall pick in the 2023 draft out of Maryland. Last season, he started all 15 games, racking up 64 tackles, 2 interceptions, 11 passes defended, and 2 tackles for loss, with a PFF grade of 51.4. Can he step up as a true number one cornerback this year? What's his ceiling, and do the Giants have a backup plan if he falters?
Next, we have Cor’Dale Flott, who is turning 23 in August. This 6’1”, 175 lbs cornerback was a 3rd round pick in 2022 from LSU. Last year, he played in 14 games with 7 starts, recording 36 tackles, 1 interception, 5 passes defended, and 1 forced fumble, earning a 53.3 PFF grade. Can Flott secure the number two cornerback spot, and does he truly deserve it? What happens if he fails to deliver?
Dru Phillips, a promising 22-year-old rookie from Kentucky, stands 6’0” and weighs 187 lbs. Drafted in the 3rd round this year, Andru Phillips played 12 games last season, making 47 tackles, 5 passes defended, and 1.5 tackles for loss, with a PFF grade of 71.7. Can DB coach Jerome Henderson fix Phillips' form issues, and if not, how far can his natural abilities take him? Will he secure the starting slot CB position and finally get his first interception since high school?
Nick McCloud, at 25 years old (26 in July), is 6’1” and 190 lbs. Originally an undrafted free agent from Notre Dame, McCloud signed with Buffalo in 2021. In 2023, he played in 17 games with 3 starts, tallying 28 tackles, 1 interception, 2 passes defended, and 3 forced fumbles, achieving a 74.8 PFF grade. Can McCloud beat out Flott for the CB2 spot? Is this his last chance to prove he can start in the NFL?
Aaron Robinson, also 25 years old, is 6’1” and 193 lbs. A 3rd round pick in 2021 from UCF, Robinson missed the 2023 season. In 2022, he played just 2 games, posting 6 tackles and 1 pass defended. Can he stay healthy and become a surprise starter this season?
Darnay Holmes, turning 26 in June, stands 5’10” and weighs 195 lbs. Drafted in the 4th round in 2020 out of UCLA, Holmes played in all 16 games last season, recording 18 tackles, 2 interceptions, 3 passes defended, 1 forced fumble, and 1 tackle for loss, with a PFF grade of 63.9.
Tre Hawkins III, a 23-year-old cornerback (turning 24 in August) from Old Dominion, stands 6’3” and weighs 195 lbs. Drafted in the 6th round in 2023, Hawkins played in 17 games last season with 3 starts, making 35 tackles and defending 1 pass, with a PFF grade of 52.6. Why did he look so good in preseason last year only to disappear in the regular season? Should we expect him to develop into a starter, and what’s his floor?
Stanley Thomas-Oliver III, 25 years old (26 in June), is 6’2” and 190 lbs. A 7th round pick of the Panthers in 2020 from Florida International, he did not appear in a game in 2023. In 2022 with the Panthers, he played 3 games, making 3 tackles. Is he just a body for training camp, or can he sneak onto the roster?
Alex Johnson, 23 years old, stands 6’1” and weighs 190 lbs. An undrafted rookie free agent from UCLA, Johnson had 29 tackles, 5 interceptions, 3 passes defended, and 1 fumble recovery for a touchdown in 13 games last season.

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