The New York Giants will be seeking help in their secondary this offseason, most likely in the 2022 NFL draft.
After releasing veteran safety Logan Ryan this spring and not opting to re-sign Jabrill Peppers, they will need to replenish at safety. Accordingly, they have a top-30 visit scheduled with Georgia defensive back Lewis Cine.
The Giants have a top-30 visit scheduled with Georgia safety Lewis Cine, per source. Safety an obvious need (only two currently on the roster). Cine could be an option at pick 36 if he lasts that long.
— Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21) April 6, 2022
Duggan is likely right. Cine is a borderline first rounder and won’t last past Day 2 of the draft. The 6-foot-2, 200-pounder ran a 4.37 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine earlier they year and is rising up the boards.
“Cine plays with an urgent, downhill approach, which leads to memorable collisions but he’s not always under control in getting there,” wrote NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein.
“He doesn’t have desired mass and stopping power for his style of play, but the work gets done. Cine lacks range and instincts to play over the top and is better suited to split safety and down safety alignments. He can handle man coverage underneath but doesn’t have the hips to swing and sway with talented receivers down the field. Cine has future starting potential as a zero flinch safety, but has limitations for defenses to consider.”
