Though the New York Giants weren’t the team that selected cornerback Paulson Adebo, they certainly recognized his talent.

Needing to make a splash at the No. 1 cornerback spot this offseason, the Giants signed Adebo to a three-year deal worth $54 million in free agency. That was after he spent the first four seasons of his career with the New Orleans Saints, the team that selected him in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft.

When looking at the biggest steals from that draft class now that they’re four years into their careers, Bleacher Report’s Damian Parson included the Giants’ new cornerback on the list.

Adebo started slowly, allowing more than 1,300 yards and 11 touchdowns in coverage from 2021 to 2022. However, the last two years were better for him. He allowed only two touchdowns but reeled in seven interceptions during that span.

Before he was placed on IR after seven games this past season, Adebo was targeted a league-high 55 times, but he allowed the fewest target EPA (-23.6) among outside cornerbacks, according to NFL Pro. He allowed a passer rating of 62.4, which was far below the current average of 88-94.

This offseason, the New York Giants signed Adebo to a three-year, $54 million contract in free agency. His ball skills and playmaking ability should fit in well with the Giants’ secondary and young cornerback Deonte Banks.

Other players that were featured on the list as steals from the draft class included Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir, and Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard.

Even though the Giants used a first-round pick on Deonte Banks during the 2023 draft in hopes he would turn into an elite, lockdown corner, he has yet to reach that potential entering his third season. There have been some physical and mental lapses throughout his young career.

With that said, the addition of Adebo can be beneficial for the Giants in more ways than one. He can provide the Giants with the status of a No. 1 cornerback while also helping Banks navigate the world as a young player looking to capitalize on his opportunities.

Either way, there’s plenty of reason to be excited for Adebo’s addition to the secondary after what he’s shown in recent seasons.