Dave Gettleman and the New York Giants selected Julian Love, a versatile boundary cornerback out of Notre Dame, in the fourthth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. At the time of the draft, the boundary corners on the roster consisted of veteran Janoris Jenkins, 2018 third-round supplement draft selection Sam Beal, and fellow 2019 pick DeAndre Baker, a first-round selection. The Giants coaching staff viewed Love as more than just an outside corner.
The Giants cross trained Love at safety in training camp, and it became an endeavor for the young player to see the field outside of special teams early in 2019.