New York Picks Xavier McKinney In The Second Round Of The NFL Draft
The new head coach as well as New York drafted a player from a team Joe Judge is familiar with in round two of the NFL Draft.
How is Joe Judge familiar with Alabama?
In 2009 Joe Judge began a three year stint on Nick Saban’s staff at Alabama. He was a football analyst as well as a special teams assistant. “according to https://www.giants.com/team/coaches-roster/joe-judge
Who did New York pick in the Draft?
Xavier McKinney as the thirty sixth pick who is a safety
What does Xavier McKinney bring to the safety position?
He can surge forward to tackle a running back at the line of scrimmage. McKinney can stay stride-for-stride with a tight end running up the seam. He can line up in the slot. McKinney is seldom fooled and possesses the ability to sniff out the play and attack the ball. “according to an article by Michael Eisen on giants.com
The 6-1, 200-pounder from Alabama can do so many things on a football field, he can't choose a favorite “according to an article by Michael Eisen on giants.com.
I like doing it all McKinney said after the Giants selected him No. 36 overall . I like playing as many positions as I can on the field. I just like making plays for my teammates and helping them be successful , so for me that is pretty much my main goal. “according to an article by Michael Eisen on giants.com
"I just try to make as many plays for my team as I can," McKinney said. "I like to put my teammates in the best position possible in whatever way that I can to help the team be successful in any part of the game. Whether that's special teams, whether that's playing on defense, wherever it is, I try to make sure I put my teammates in the best possible situation that we can be in. I do pride myself on being a playmaker. “according to an article by Michael Eisen on giants.com
"As far as what I can provide for the team, it really is whatever coach wants me to do. I always do what's asked of me, and I try to do it at a high level. So, whatever I'm asked to do, I'll adapt to it and I'll be able to do it." “according to an article by Michael Eisen on giants.com
David Gettleman who is the General Manager of the New York Giants had this to say about his newest safety.
He certainly is versatile."
How versatile? Despite playing in the back of the defense, he actually had more career sacks (6.0) than interceptions (five). McKinney knocked down 20 passes and also forced five fumbles. He totaled 176 tackles (108 solo), including 13 for a loss. “according to an article by Michael Eisen on giants.com