When the New York Giants lost safety Xavier McKinney in free agency a season ago they drafted Tyler Nubin out of Minnesota in Round 2 to soften the blow.
Nubin had 13 interceptions in 55 games for the Golden Gophers, and it was hoped that he would bring that ball-hawking production to the back of the Giants’ defense.
Nubin played fairly well in his rookie season, making 98 tackles in 13 games and starts. The hoped-for ball production wasn’t there, however, as he had no interceptions and just one pass defensed.
With an upgraded secondary that now includes safety Jevon Holland and cornerback Paulson Adebo, plus a year of experience for Nubin, the Giants are hoping to see that ball production emerge.