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5 NY Giants breakout candidates: Xavier McKinney becomes a star?

By Matt Lombardo

Tight end Dan Arnold #85 of the Arizona Cardinals makes a catch against safety Xavier McKinney #29 of the New York Giants (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Tight end Dan Arnold #85 of the Arizona Cardinals makes a catch against safety Xavier McKinney #29 of the New York Giants (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /
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Xavier McKinney #29 of the New York Giants (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

The verdict: Breakout

McKinney’s second-round pedigree, versatility, and lockdown coverage skills should separate him from the rest of the pack.

Graham’s propensity for playing three safeties, and the ability to now play more man-to-man coverage along the perimeter with Jackson and Bradberry will create opportunities for McKinney to develop into an impact player.

The NY Giants’ secondary promises to be among the best in the NFL this season, and McKinney figures to play a vital role in why.

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Matt Lombardo is FanSided’s National NFL Insider and writes Between The Hash Marks each Wednesday. Email Matt: Matt.Lombardo@FanSided.com, Follow Matt on Twitter: @MattLombardoNFL

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