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New York Giants NFL Draft 2024 results: Giants select Andru Phillips, CB, Kentucky, in Round 3

April 27, 2024

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Giants go back-to-back with defensive backs on Day 2

With the No. 70 pick in Round 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft the New York Giants selected Kentucky cornerback Andru Phillips.

The Giants drafted cornerback Tae Banks in Round 1 last year. They needed more at cornerback, though, as veteran starter Adoree’ Jackson remains unsigned in free agency. Phillips will should get an opportunity to compete with Nick McCloud and Tre Hawkins III for a starting role.

The selection of Phillips meant the Giants spent both of their Day selections on defensive backs. They chose Minnesota safety Tyler Nubin with the 47th overall pick in Round 2.

Scouting reports

Big Blue View prospect profile:

Chris Pflum wrote:

Phillips projects as a versatile nickel defensive back at the NFL level. He might not have the ability to stay as an outside corner at the next level, but his skill set suggests significant versatility to play the slot, free safety, or as a “DB” who rotates between positions and responsibilities to disguise coverages. Teams that run a high rate of man coverage will almost certainly look elsewhere.

Dane Brugler (The Athletic):

Although his production won’t jump off the page, his coverage tape improved each of his four seasons in Lexington — and that continued with a strong week during Senior Bowl practices. With his lower-body quickness and agility, Phillips can drive from zone or stay within arm’s length downfield in man. He prefers to play a physical brand of football, which is refreshing. However, his handsy tactics needs more subtle ty, and his tackling requires better finishing control. Overall, Phillips falls short in a few categories, which leads to in-game volatility. He is battled-tested, though, with the athletic instincts and feisty toughness that will translate to any level of football. He won’t be a fit for every team but offers inside-outside versatility with immediate special-teams value, similar to Roger McCreary.

Giants round-by-round draft selections

Round 1 (No. 6) — Malik Nabers, WR, LSU
Round 2 (No. 47) — Tyler Nubin, S, Minnesota
Round 3 (No. 70) — Andru Phillips, CB, Kentucky
Round 4 (No. 107) —
Round 5 (No. 166) —
Round 6 (No. 183) —

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