The New York Giants upgraded their secondary in free agency this offseason, adding a pair of experienced veterans in S Jevon Holland and CB Paulson Adebo.

These additions should help unlock the potential of the Giants’ youthful secondary. Second-year safety Tyler Nubin could be one of the biggest beneficiaries as the presence of Holland will allow him to play a new, more refined role.

Giants’ Tyler Nubin should have a clear role as a box safety in 2025

Last season, Nubin moved all over the Giants’ defensive backfield. Of his 894 snaps played, 309 of them came in the box, while 372 of them were aligned at deep safety (per PFF).

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However, Holland is primarily a deep safety, having played 434 snaps in that alignment compared to just 235 in the box last season with the Miami Dolphins.

Nubin is a strong tackler and excellent run defender — two traits that can be maximized in the box as a strong safety. His potential as a run-defending box safety was on display in the Giants’ first preseason game against the Bills.

With Holland now roaming the back end of the Giants’ defense, Nubin can creep up closer to the line of scrimmage, get in the box, and make an impact against the run at a higher rate.

Nubin finished his rookie season with 98 combined tackles and four tackles for loss in 13 games. His tackling ability is impressive and will be maximized in this new and more defined role in 2025.

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