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The New York Giants are preparing to ask a lot of their rookie class, filling starting positions and essential depths. While second-round pick Tyler Nubin is currently slotted behind Dane Belton as the primary free safety, he still has a few weeks to make progress toward stealing the starting job.

However, we won’t label him as a starter for now, but the Giants do have three other players who are likely taking over key positions.

Three Giants Rookies Eyeing Starting Spots:

Malik Nabers:

The obvious starter is Malik Nabers, who is coming off one of the best college seasons for a receiver in history. Over 89 receptions and a 69.5% reception rate, Nabers collected 1,568 yards, 14 touchdowns, and 17.6 yards per reception — 589 yards came after the catch, indicating he was targeted downfield but also capitalized when in space.

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The Giants have used him judiciously over the first week of training camp, and he dominated the Detroit Lions in both joint practices to start the week. There is no question he’s going to be the primary offensive playmaker for the Giants offense, replacing any semblance of Saquon Barkley’s value.

Barkley, of course, left in free agency to join the Philadelphia Eagles, but the Giants have a new star in town, and he’s hoping to transform the offense for the better.

Dru Phillips:

The Giants spent their third-round selection on Kentucky corner Andru Phillips, who is transitioning from the boundary to the nickel position. Phillips has been one of the best defensive backs for the Giants during training camp and had a few impressive moments during joint practices against the Lions.