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Giants Trade Up for Deonte Banks, Pass on Zay Flowers

4/17/2026

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Story summary

In the 2023 NFL Draft, the New York Giants considered trading up to select Zay Flowers, who went to the Baltimore Ravens at No. 23.
The Giants instead traded up from No. 26 to No. 25 to select cornerback Deonte Banks.
John Harbaugh (Ravens head coach) coaches both Zay Flowers and Deonte Banks.
Dennard Wilson, the Giants defensive coordinator who scouted Banks, notes his potential despite a challenging career.

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Story summary

In the 2023 NFL Draft, the New York Giants considered trading up to select Zay Flowers, who went to the Baltimore Ravens at No. 23.
The Giants instead traded up from No. 26 to No. 25 to select cornerback Deonte Banks.
John Harbaugh (Ravens head coach) coaches both Zay Flowers and Deonte Banks.
Dennard Wilson, the Giants defensive coordinator who scouted Banks, notes his potential despite a challenging career.