2020 NFL Draft: Full grades for every 2nd-round pick

Grading every pick from the second round of the 2020 NFL draft, with instant analysis of each selection

36. New York Giants

Xavier McKinney | S | Alabama

Another player who could have easily come off the board in the first round, McKinney is the first safety off the board, and gives the Giants a fantastic match of value and need here.

A versatile defensive weapon who can make plays all over the field, McKinney loves contact, and has the athleticism to cover in space and hang with any pass-catcher in coverage.

McKinney’s intelligence and instincts may be his best qualities, and that’s why he’ll be a huge upgrade over anything the Giants currently have at his position. He’s the perfect defender for today’s NFL, and a bargain this late.

GRADE: A