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NY Giants rookie safety Xavier McKinney nearing Week 12 return

ORLANDO, FL - SEPTEMBER 01: Xavier McKinney #15 of the Alabama Crimson Tide in action during a game against the Louisville Cardinals at Camping World Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Orlando, Florida. Alabama won 51-14. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Selected with the 36th overall pick of this year’s NFL Draft, S Xavier McKinney has the potential to become a centerpiece in the NY Giants secondary moving forward.

When General Manager Dave Gettleman realized Xavier McKinney was still available in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, it was an easy pick for him and his team to make.