New York Giants cornerback Deandre Baker #27 encourages the crowd to make some noise during the second half at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford NJ on Sept 29th, 2019. Credit: Daniel De Mato
How did one of college football’s top coverage cornerbacks become one of the NFL’s worst in a matter of months?
That’s what the Giants are trying to figure out with DeAndre Baker, the player they traded up to select with the 30th overall pick in April’s draft.
Baker has struggled to adapt to the rigors — on and off the field — of the professional game.