Third year safety Xavier McKinney has taken on a larger role in the Giants defense heading into the 2022 season. McKinney has been the Giants play-caller during offseason workouts and training camp.
Defensive coordinator Wink Martindale linked his young safety up with Eric Weddle this offseason...
The second-year player registered a team-high eight tackles, two pass breakups and one interception as the New York Giants held onto a 13-7 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Alabama's first defensive player was drafted in the second round, the New York Giants selected Xavier McKinney with the 36th pick overall, the fourth pick in the second round. McKinney is the first safety off the board and the fifth Alabama player selected. He helps a pass defense that finished 28th in the league last season.