The New York Giants are making a concerted effort to rebuild cornerback Deonte Banks — and early signs point to progress.

The former first-round pick entered the league with high expectations and raw traits that hinted at long-term potential.

But a bumpy second season and a complete defensive overhaul left him scrambling to find consistency and confidence.

Changing schemes after his rookie year didn’t help — it’s the kind of shift that can set development back significantly.

Now in year three, the Giants are trying to do right by Banks , surrounding him with stability and the leadership he lacked.

The numbers reflect how far he has to go

Banks played 788 total snaps last season, with 444 coming in coverage — and the results were far from encouraging.

He gave up 689 receiving yards,

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