ARLINGTON, Texas — The Giants traded up into the back end of the first round of the NFL draft to get DeAndre Baker, whom they considered to be the best cornerback in the entire draft. Baker’s claim to fame at Georgia: He did not allow a touchdown reception in his final two seasons.
Well, it was a forgettable NFL debut for Baker on Sunday as the Giants were routed by the Cowboys 35-17 at AT&T Stadium.
“I didn’t have the best game that I wanted to have,’’ Baker said. “Just got to bounce back and show what I can do next week.