Giants’ Corey Ballentine should make 100% recovery from shooting

Defensive back Corey Ballentine, the New York Giants’ sixth-round selection in this year’s NFL Draft, is recovering from a gunshot wound to the glute muscle and is expected to make a quick and full recovery.

Great to hear.
Glute is one of the largest muscles in the body and any nerve or artery is extremely deep and well protected. Should make a quick and 100% recovery.
Prayers out to his teammate's family who was not so lucky. https://t.co/DGKhr8T4FB

— David J. Chao, MD (@ProFootballDoc) April 29, 2019

Ballentine, who attended Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas was wounded in an off-campus shooting that took the life of his college teammate and roommate, Dwane Simmons, early Sunday morning after the NFL Draft. The incident is currently under investigation.

Ballentine is expected to attend the Giants’ rookie minicamp this weekend.

“We spoke to him on Sunday. He’s coming along fine. He’ll be here Thursday for the minicamp this weekend.”

— Tom Rock (@TomRock_Newsday) April 29, 2019

Ballentine posted a tribute to his late friend on his Twitter page.

God gives his toughest battles to his strongest soldiers. I love you forever. Thank you for being a true friend who uplifted me, corrected me when i was in the wrong, and accepted my flaws. Thank you for being a brother to me. Thank you for letting me experience your life💛 pic.twitter.com/SfqX9v6qgY

— Corey Ballentine🇯🇲 (@cbxiii__) April 29, 2019

Ballentine was selected with the No. 180 pick and was the third of three cornerbacks taken by the Giants in this draft. Deandre Baker of Georgia (Round 1, Pick 30) and Notre Dame’s Julian Love (Round 4, Pick 108) were the others.