Giants replace former starter with top safety Tyler Nubin in second round of 2024 NFL Draft

The New York Giants selected safety Tyler Nubin with the 47th pick in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

The move addresses their biggest need as both cornerback and safety were considered to headline the list of needs on the team, as Travis May wrote for A to Z Sports last night: "They could use a do-it-all safety with the skills to play in the box, the slot, and deep. There still hasn't been a safety selected in the 2024 NFL Draft yet, so that means all the top options are still available."

Nubin is a surefire tackler that produced big numbers in college football, ending his career with 13 interceptions. A four-star recruit out of high school, Nubin has drawn comparisons to Adrian Amos, who's going into his 10th year as a pro. For many, Nubin was the top safety of the class and ranked No. 1 at the position per the consensus board. The Giants get their man to replace Xavier McKinney.

Having picked Nabers at sixth overall the day prior, the Giants are looking much improved going into the 2024 NFL season. With another pick in the Top 100, they get one more chance to deal some damage on Friday.

In the meantime, let's dive into tan in-depth scouting report of the newest Giant on the roster.

S Tyler Nubin Scouting Report from A to Z Sports Film Room's James Foster

Strengths:

• Productive career with 13 INT & 13 PBU
• Secure wrap-up tackler
• Ideal size/length to play in the box & disrupt at the catch-point
• Instinctive jumping in-breaking routes from the backside
• Controlled pedal & sudden response to the QB's wind-up
• Plays routes with enough restraint to bait QBs into bad decisions
• Has the size & physicality to play off of blocks
• Triggers quickly to the flat & arrives under control
• Good stopping power as a tackler. Can stand up ballcarriers at the goalline or knock the ball loose in coverage

Weaknesses:

• Average range & straight-line explosiveness
• Lacks speed to recover from false steps or coverage mistakes
• Struggles to turn & locate the ball down the sideline
• Wasn't asked to play man coverage very often at Minnesota
• Tight hips & limited change of direction skills
• Inconsistent fit recognition in run support

Related: New York Giants select LSU WR Malik Nabers with sixth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft