There’s yet another preseason sport left earlier than the common season begins, and the whole nation is vibrating with pleasure. The odor of the grass, the roar of the group, the anticipation of seeing enchancment, and questioning which gamers will present up and present out this season.
For the New York Giants, cornerback Deonte Banks has been named a possible breakout participant by Peter Schrager of Good Morning Soccer.
#6 on @PSchrags annual Breakout Gamers checklist:
Deonte Banks, CB, New York @Giants @IamDeonteBanks_ | #Giants100 pic.twitter.com/aHqhdZt3A5
— Good Morning Soccer (@gmfb) August 21, 2024
“How about Deonte Banks,” Schrager says, “the Giants first-round decide from a 12 months in the past who is anticipated to make the leap in 12 months quantity two in a manner the place we’re speaking about him in the identical breath as Sauce (Gardner).
“The Giants love this dude. He’s their primary nook, it’s 12 months quantity two, he’s going up in opposition to guys like A.J. Brown and Terry McLaurin, and CeeDee Lamb this season. At the very least we expect, and I believe Deonte Banks is prepared for that motion. 6-foot-2, 200 kilos, twenty fourth total decide a 12 months in the past, 64 tackles, 11 passes defensed final season, he’s coming into 12 months quantity two. I believe he’s a breakout stud.”
On high of the stats Schrager mentions, Banks additionally had two interceptions final season. Whereas he’s appeared in each preseason video games, his time is restricted as a result of his place on the workforce is safe. He recorded one deal with in opposition to the Lions.
Banks might very properly flip into a pacesetter in his group. He’s the No. 1 man, and if he can lead and mentor his teammates in addition to he can play, the Giants can be on their strategy to a really stable defensive aspect.
