With their fourth pick (No. 110) in the 2020 NFL Draft, the New York Giants select UCLA CB Darnay Holmes.
The Giants had a need in their secondary entering the offseason, and general manager Dave Gettleman has clearly made an effort to address that. Holmes will come in and compete for the nickel position with Sam Beal and Grant Haley.
Here is what NFL Network draft analyst Lance Zierlein had to say about Holmes:
Short, strong cornerback with good aggression but troubling tape in terms of staying connected to routes. Tight hips and a lack of coverage instincts are a challenging combination for a cornerback who can be over-responsive to route movements. He plays with good toughness and decent ball skills, but he lacks functional length and struggles to flip hips and reach top gear quickly, which could make him a sitting duck against vertical challenges.
At 5-foot-10 and 195 pounds, Holmes is too small to play on the outside, but he’s physical and fast, posting a 4.48 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. He’s got good recovery speed and a high football IQ.
Holmes is mentally dedicated, having completed his degree in just two and a half years. He’ll bring those smarts with him to East Rutherford.
