The New York Giants selected Maryland cornerback Deonte Banks with the 24th overall selection in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft. Banks started 13 games as a rookie for the Giants and put together some decent numbers: 55 tackles (44 solo) with 11 passes defensed and two interceptions.
The New York Giants made seven selections in the 2023 NFL Draft. Despite having met several needs that remained despite their shocking playoff run in 2022, the seven players all faced struggles with either injuries or underproduction.
The New York Giants have already addressed many of their needs in free agency so far. However, they still have a void to fill in their secondary and they have yet to sign a cornerback who can start on the boundary opposite of youngster Deonte Banks.
The New York Giants face a critical offseason, with the task of filling numerous vacancies to construct a roster capable of competing in the 2024 season.
It's only been one season of play for the New York Giants 2023 draft class, but so far, the New York Giants Class of 2023 has received an underwhelming reception from NFL.com and CBS Sports.
The handwriting has long been on the wall regarding New York Giants cornerback Adoree Jackson's future with the team. Playing in the final year of his contract last season, Jackson carried a high salary cap figure that the team never bothered adjusting.
The recent history of first-round draft picks by the New York Giants is littered with players who didn't live up to their expected potential. Time after time, New York invested high first-round draft picks and didn't receive the return on investment they would have hoped for.
Height: 5-foot-11 Weight: 185 lbs. Age: 28 NFL Exp.: 7 Years College: USC The New York Giants opened their 2023 season with enthusiasm to be partnering
The New York Giants drafted two defensive backs in the 2023 NFL draft, one of them being first-round corner Deonte Banks. Banks is coming off a solid rookie campaign and has set the stage to be the team’s leading option in the secondary next season.
East Rutherford, NJ - New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks, who continues to deal with a shoulder issue that kept him out of the lineup last week, is inactive for a second straight week after receiving a doubtful injury designation.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ -- New York Giants rookie cornerback Deonte Banks, listed as questionable with a shoulder injury suffered on Christmas Day against the Eagles, is inactive for the team's Week 17 game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Christmas Day was a tough one for the New York Giants. They lost to the Philadelphia Eagles 33-25, making it five consecutive losses to their NFC East rivals, including the postseason.
Heading into the 2023 NFL Draft, the New York Giants had a few needs to address on their roster. Arguably the biggest was in their secondary, where they needed some help at cornerback.
The New York Giants (3-8) embarrassed the Washington Commanders (4-7) on Sunday, 31-19, but that wasn't good enough for rookie Deonte Banks.
The Las Vegas Raiders will return home to Allegiant Stadium to take on the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon. The Giants have struggled as a team this season, but they have a serviceable defensive unit.
Deonte Banks was drafted so highly because of his excellent man coverage skills, something that Wink Martindale does very often with the New York Giants defense.
The New York Giants have faced a gauntlet of elite wide receivers and offenses to start the season. The team has struggled to compete, falling to a 1-4 record and having been blown out in three of their four losses.
The New York Giants drafted CB Deonte Banks in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, addressing a major position of need and landing an elite talent for their secondary.
The New York Giants have a particular interest in their first-round pick, Deonte Banks from Maryland. Banks is anticipated to play a significant part in the Giants’ defensive backfield.
With respect to New York Giants rookie cornerback Deonte Banks, two attributes are certain: exceptional athleticism and a combative mindset. Coming from Maryland, Banks had the opportunity to compete against some of the best receivers in college football, yielding impressive statistics.
The highest Giants cornerback pick in seven years, Deonte Banks is now under contract.
Given recent reporting, it does not appear the Giants were conducting an elaborate smokescreen effort regarding their interest in wide receivers.
As a Baltimore native, Deonte Banks grew up watching Ravens games and Wink Martindale’s defense. Next season he’ll try to stabilize the cornerback position for Baltimore's old defensive coordinator.
Tied for last with the Las Vegas Raiders for the fewest interceptions in 2022, the New York Giants traded up one spot to address their pass defense.
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