New York Giants: 2016 Rookies progress report

Donte Deayon

Despite his small stature, standing only at 5-9 and about 160 pounds, Donte Deayon plays a big game. After all, the guy did record 17 interceptions in his four years at Boise State, two of which he returned for touchdowns. Fast forward to earlier this month, where Deayon found himself taking first-team reps when Eli Apple and Janoris Jenkins were held out of OTAs. He must have done something right that day, drawing praise from head coach Ben McAdoo, according to Big Blue View:

"“He did a nice job out there today. He’s been doing a nice job all offseason.”"

Based on his size and the ongoing battle for the New York Giants backup cornerback spots, it is most definitely not going to be an easy ride for Deayon to lock down a roster spot and he knows that, per NJ.com:

"“I’m trying to make plays day-in and day-out because I know being undersized you can’t just be average.”"

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However, with plenty of time left before the season begins, he is doing all of the right things while turning heads and leaving an imprint in the minds of those around him. His speed makes him a dangerous weapon that allows him to catch up with receivers in the blink of an eye and break up big plays. In addition, Deayon’s confidence in his play remains an asset that many others his size simply do not have.