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Can Xavier McKinney build on his breakout year with Giants?

While the New York Giants’ defense was a disappointment in 2021, second-year safety Xavier McKinney was arguably their best player on that side of the ball.

Is McKinney, entering his third season, in position to become a Pro Bowl level player? Let’s discuss as we continue our player-by-player profiles of the Giants’ 90-man roster.

By the numbers

Height: 6 feet
Weight: 201
Age: 23
Position: Safety
Experience: 2 years
Contract: Year 3 of four-year, $8.391 million rookie deal | 2022 Cap hit: $2.