A lot has been made about the Giants' 2024 rookie class. Malik Nabers finds himself nearing a spot in both the NFL and the Giants' all-time record books, while Tyrone Tracy Jr. is nearing 1,000 yards of total offense. But one rookie that has seemingly not gotten a ton of attention this season is cornerback Dru Phillips.

The rookie third-round pick has played 12 games with six starts this season, totaling 61 tackles (38 solo), one sack, seven tackles for loss, one quarterback hit and two forced fumbles. Heading into Week 17, Phillips finds himself among Pro Football Focus' top cornerbacks this season, due in part to his strong play in the run game. Phillips returned to the field this past Sunday after missing the previous two games and finished with six tackles, including one tackle for loss. The slot corner has made a strong impression on the coaching staff in his first NFL season.