Get to know the Giants’ undrafted free agents

The initial period of waiver claims and veteran signings is complete and the 2018 New York Giants 53-man roster is set — for now.

In addition to draftees and veteran free agents, the Giants’ roster this year is home to a number new undrafted free agents. This is nothing new, UDFAs play a role on every NFL team, and they have a celebrated place in Giants’ history. None more than the recently retired Victor Cruz, who along with Henry Hynoski, Spencer Paysinger, and Mark Herzlich, helped the Giants win their latest Super Bowl.

It might be tempting to look at undrafted free agents as players who are there simply to fill out the 53-man roster and help facilitate practices during the week, they are…