Gene Clemons

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The New York Giants drafted Dane Belton in the fourth round of the 2022 draft to bolster their depth at safety, and so far, through his first three seasons in New York, he has done just that. He has held the team down as a starter and been ready to come into the game if he was needed off the bench. He has consistently demonstrated tackling ability and ball skills when his number has been called, and just like in college, he has a knack for making big, timely plays when the team needs them.

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The New York Giants drafted Daniel Bellinger in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL draft. During his rookie season, he started making a name for himself. He missed a five-game stretch in the middle of the season with an eye injury. He finished the season with 30 receptions for 268 yards and two receiving touchdowns. He also added a one-yard touchdown run. After that first season, many people thought he was well on his way to becoming the unquestioned TE1 for Big Blue.

1 week ago | si.com | Gene Clemons

The New York Giants on SI team's list of most indispensable New York Giants finally hits No. 1. And as was the case the last two years, the team was lost without this player. After a forgettable rookie season that had many Giants fans questioning whether the team drafted the best player with the fourth overall pick, Andrew Thomas has emerged as one of the best offensive tackles in the NFL. He is a quality pass protector and a devastating run blocker.

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With all the hype over the New York Giants signing Paulson Adebo and Jevon Holland to play in the secondary, it gets lost that Deonte Banks, the team's 2023 first-round pick, is going into his third season, looking to take the next step in his development and growth. After his rookie year, many were convinced that the Giants had their CB1 for the next 10 seasons. In 2024, the conversation changed, and many people felt like Banks was just another defensive back on the roster.

1 week ago | si.com | Gene Clemons

The New York Giants needed help at running back. They especially needed to add a bigger-bodied back who could be more of a power player who can pick up short yardage and ve a force on the goal line. They drafted Cam Skattebo, who should help, but they also decided to add Elon University big back Rushawn Baker as an undrafted free agent. At 6-foot and 225 pounds, Baker resembles more of a traditional power back.