Corey Ballentine pushing for big role

Giants cornerback Corey Ballentine has quickly bounced back from offseason tragedy to turn in what might be the most exceptional overall performance so far in training camp.

Corey Ballentine’s draft night went just a bit differently than you’d normally expect. Typically, the night would be filled with joy, especially for a Division II product who was likely never positive he would actually be drafted right up until the moment it happened.

For Ballentine though, it was a night filled with horror. Shortly after getting the draft call from the New York Giants, Ballentine and a friend were injured in a drive by shooting off campus. The Washburn University standout was luckily able to survive the…