Giants news, 4/28: Deonte Banks is the pick, Day 2 of the NFL Draft, more headlines
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The New York Giants selected Maryland cornerback Deonte Banks, trading a fifth- and seventh-round draft pick to Jacksonville Jaguars to move up one spot.
Banks, who had some of the top scores at the NFL Combine, is an excellent fit in Wink Martindale’s defense. Banks still has some work to do on the finer points of playing coverage without getting grabby, but he’s versatile and should fit well in the Giants’ scheme and aggressive culture.
At 60feeteet and just under 200 pounds, the Maryland product is a good-sized and very athletic corner who shouldimmediately start opposite of Adoree’ Jackson.
From BBV’s 2023 NFL Draft prospect profile - Deonte Banks, CB, Maryland
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