The New York Giants traded up one slot in the 2023 NFL Draft to ensure the selection of Maryland cornerback Deonte Banks. A euphoric Wink Martindale embraced Joe Schoen on draft night, less than one year before the corrosion between the defensive coordinator and the team.
Still, the Giants now have an effective young player on their roster for possibly five years. However, the future of the Giants' cornerback room is not dubious, and it remains one of the many positions due for help in the 2024 offseason.
2023 in review
The roster
Deonte Banks, Adoree Jackson, Cor’Dale Flott, Darnay Holmes, Nick McCloud, Tre Hawkins III, Aaron Robinson
The plan to start the two rookies outside, with the veteran Adoree’ Jackson in the slot, did not last long, as Tre Hawkins III failed to maintain his training camp momentum through the regular season.