Rookie Tackle Shines in Miami | New York Giants News

Rookie J.C. Davis, a sixth-round Giants pick, stunned everyone by playing all 81 snaps at left tackle in a preseason win over the Dolphins — even in scorching Miami heat. His stellar performance earned top marks from PFF, with zero sacks or pressures allowed. Davis, who barely slept on the flight home, credits veteran Andrew Thomas for keeping things simple: “Just be yourself and play football.” Coaches are watching closely as he moves up from third-team to second-team reps, studying Thomas to sharpen his game. Originally seen as a guard, Davis is embracing whatever role the team needs — and his consistency, effort, and big-game readiness are making him a serious roster contender. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d50d359e453a71c0