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New York Giants: Six Players Named To NFL All-Pro Teams

By Maxwell Ogden

Dec 22, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Giants defensive tackle Damon Harrison (98) takes the field for action against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. The Philadelphia Eagles won 24-19. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 22, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Giants defensive tackle Damon Harrison (98) takes the field for action against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. The Philadelphia Eagles won 24-19. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 11, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) can’t catch a pass on fourth down with coverage by New York Giants corner back Janoris Jenkins (20) during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. The call on the field was a first down catch and was overturned following a review. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) can’t catch a pass on fourth down with coverage by New York Giants corner back Janoris Jenkins (20) during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. The call on the field was a first down catch and was overturned following a review. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Second Team Cornerback: Janoris Jenkins

The New York Giants invested what many deemed to be, “Too much money,” into cornerback Janoris Jenkins. Though he’d emerged as a dynamic playmaker with the St. Louis Rams, there were glaring signs of inconsistency.

Following his first season with the Giants, the critics have turned to fans as Jenkins justifiably received his first career All-Pro selection.

Jenkins was ranked as the No. 8 cornerback in the NFL by Pro Football Focus for the 2016 season. He routinely took on the No. 1 wide receiver on the opposing team, often shutting down or containing their best efforts.

The best example of this is the fact that Dez Bryant recorded a combined two receptions for 15 yards in two games against Jenkins and the Giants.

Jenkins recorded 49 tackles, three interceptions, 1.0 sack, 18 passes defended, and four stuffs in 2016. He missed a game due to injury and was hindered by it in another, but he put forth a legitimately elite display at cornerback.

Congratulations to Jenkins, who changed his entire outlook on the game from playmaker to scheme-fitting star. Best of luck in the playoffs.

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