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New York Giants select S Xavier McKinney with the 36th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft

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The New York Giants draft Xavier McKinney, safety out of Alabama, with the 36th overall pick in the NFL Draft.

With the 36th overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft, the Giants elected to take Xavier McKinney out of Alabama.

The safety is a reliable tackler and a plus athletic player. The Giants have struggled at the free safety position in recent years, with Antoine Bethea featuring in 2019. Before him,Big Blue tossed out Curtis Riley, who was rightfully cut after missing tackles frequently in the 2018 campaign.

However, McKinney is known for his high football IQ and toughness.