The New York Giants selected cornerback Deonte Banks in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft.
Banks has struggled following a promising rookie campaign in 2023. The cornerback will need to fight for a starting role in the Giants’ secondary throughout training camp, but he could quickly bounce back in 2026 despite his recent difficulties.
NFL analyst Albert Breer was recently asked for his thoughts on Banks’ play during the offseason and said the cornerback has shown flashes of his former self on the field this spring.
“He has responded with a nice spring, flashing confidence that seemed to have left him, and it may be a product of going back to a system run by John Harbaugh’s new defensive coordinator, Dennard Wilson, that’s like Wink Martindale’s,” Breer said on Giants Huddle.
Banks has recorded 147 total tackles, 28 passes defensed and two interceptions over his first three seasons in New York. He has also carved out a significant special-teams role over the past two years. A strong showing in training camp could help him reclaim a prominent spot in the Giants’ secondary.
Banks’ high-level play this offseason is encouraging news for New York’s defense moving forward. The talented cornerback flashed major potential on several occasions during his rookie year and stands to benefit significantly from playing under new defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson in 2026.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Giants’ Deonte Banks ‘flashed confidence’ during spring practices
Reporting by Jake Boico, Giants Wire / Giants Wire
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