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Giants Add Kentucky CB Andru Phillips in Third Round
© Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports Giants Add Kentucky CB Andru Phillips in Third Round New York adds another player to their defensive backfield on Day 2 of the NFL Draft. Author: Patricia Traina Publish date: Apr 27, 2024 In this story: Andru Phillips New York Giants NFL Draft The New York Giants attempted without success to add to their cornerback room during free agency after deciding to move on from veteran Adoree Jackson. After coming up short in that quest, they turned to the draft, where they selected Kentucky cornerback Andru Phillips in the third round. But for those who think Phillips solves the issue at CB2, you might want to pump the brakes. Phillips is still wet behind the ears as
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NY Giants Draft Picks
Malik
Nabers
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WR
Position
- Draft Grade: B+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 8
- School: LSU
- Height: 6' 0"
- Weight: 200
Expert Commentary
The Giants really needed to go quarterback here, but they weren't in love with the options on the board. Still, the Giants had a massive need at wide receiver as well and got the biggest playmaker at that spot in the draft. Malik Nabers can grow in to a true No. 1 wideout with blazing speed while they play out this season with Daniel Jones at quarterback.
Tyler
Nubin
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Rnd
15
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DB
Position
- Draft Grade: B
- Pre-Draft Rank: 55
- School: Minnesota
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 199
Expert Commentary
This is probably about the right range for Nubin. He's the first safety drafted and he's a quality replacement for Xavier McKinney right away. This is the exact type of player that the Giants needed to add to their back seven.
Andru
Phillips
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Rnd
6
Pk
DB
Position
- Draft Grade: C+
- School: Kentucky
- Height: 5' 11"
- Weight: 190
Expert Commentary
Good depth here for the Giants at cornerback. It’s never a bad idea to add cornerbacks and now the Giants have two defensive backs added at this point in the draft.
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NFC East Standings
| W | L | T | Pct | |
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| 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | |
| 11 | 6 | 0 | .647 | |
| 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 | |
| 4 | 13 | 0 | .235 |
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