New York Giants: Top 3 Cornerbacks They Should Draft

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Oct 11, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; Connecticut Huskies cornerback Byron Jones (16) looks for a signal against the Tulane Green Wave in the third quarter at Yulman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports

1. Byron Jones, Connecticut

Byron Jones is a 6’1″ and 199 pounds cornerback out of the University of Connecticut. Despite suffering a major shoulder injury last year, Jones had great combine with some pretty good numbers. He had a 44.5 inch vertical jump, 147.0 inch broad jump, and did the 3-cone drill in 6.78 seconds.

Jones is another versatile player that can play the safety position as well. In 2013, he had 3 interceptions thanks to how smart he plays defensively. He can read plays well and knows how to disrupt passes or frustrate receivers.

Overall, Jones is a very smart player and he’s a good tackler with awesome instincts. His willingness to play thru injury while being an encourager and motivator to his fellow teammates on and off the field shows his leadership skills. The Giants need a leader style player like Jones that can make great defensive plays and motivate the team no matter what.

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