With their second pick in this year’s draft, the New York Giants selected Alabama safety Xavier McKinney.
McKinney will likely pair with Jabrill Peppers to make up the young core in the Big Blue secondary. Some considered McKinney to be the best safety in the draft and even first round talent.
Many reacted to the Giants second round pick:
This is back-to-back picks for the Giants coming from the SEC. Clearly the most competitive conference in college football:
Some will easily draw a comparison to another similar Alabama safety who the Giants selected a few years ago:
This could mean some players on the current roster changing roles on defense for the better:
One of the Giant greats also chimed in praising the pick:
The Giants other safety certainly showed his appreciation for the pick. They should make up for a good pair in the defensive backfield:
For those wondering the Giants did think about moving back:
Of course, it’ always just a bit sweeter when you select one of your rivals potential targets in the draft:
And now we will all sit tight until the Giants next pick which seems like a long time away:
