After all the stress-filled or fun seven rounds of the NFL Draft (depending on which team you root for) comes another fun period known as the undrafted free agency frenzy. Teams contact players who didn’t get drafted for another chance to acquire some late-round talent. The Giants made some interesting moves post-draft, signing a vast array of players from different positions.
While one of the names that may stand out for some is Dominic Zvada, the money kicker from Michigan, there’s another name that, if you have been following the Giants' draft process, may excite you. I introduce you to Thaddeus Dixon, the corner from the University of North Carolina.
Dixon is a player the Giants highly coveted, so they made sure, after the draft was over, to go and sign him. Originally thought to be a sixth- or seventh-round pick, Dixon had a 30 visit with the Giants, so when the UDFA frenzy came about, and Dixon was there, the Giants made sure to grab him.
They paid him a guaranteed $282,500, which is the equivalent of a salary for the full season on the practice squad. The Giants made their intentions known to Dixon, and that shows commitment to the player.
The 6-foot-1, 185-pound corner is long, fast, athletic, and physical at the point of attack. The Giants, under new defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson, are going to be physical on all levels and are going to look to dominate in the trenches and play aggressive press-man coverage on the backend.
Dixon has long arms, good feet, and plays well in press, and while he isn’t the best tackler, he is a willing one who will come down and make hits. He will need to improve his tackling and decisiveness. Other than corners Paulson Adebo, new signing Greg Newsome, and second-round pick Colton Hood, there are spots up for grabs as a depth player, as well as a special teams player.
Don’t be surprised if you hear Dixon’s name being mentioned throughout the rest of the offseason; this kid has a chance to stick.
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