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Tyler Nubin

Position S
Team NYG
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Tyler Nubin

NFL safety. Position: S. Team: NYG (New York Giants).

Quick Facts

  • Position: Safety
  • Team: New York Giants (NYG)
  • Draft: 2024 NFL Draft, Round 2 (47th overall)
  • College: Minnesota Gophers

2026 Outlook

Tyler Nubin entered the NFL as a ballhawk after recording 13 interceptions in 55 college games at Minnesota, but has struggled to replicate that production in his first two seasons with the Giants—only 3 passes defensed, 1 fumble recovery, and 0 interceptions in 26 games. His athleticism has been questioned as a factor in his lack of play-making and tackling production. New defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson's zone-based, attacking scheme prioritizes getting safeties' eyes on the quarterback, mirroring Nubin's college system where he thrived. Wilson uses two-high safeties, quarters coverage, and aggressive corner press coverage. Nubin shed 8 pounds in the offseason to return to his rookie playing weight of 205 lbs, focusing on speed and aggressiveness. Giants HC John Harbaugh is optimistic: "I expect him to get back to where he was in college with the ball production. That would be great. I'd love to see him get his hands on a lot of footballs." (per Tyler Nubin hopes 'opportunistic' defensive scheme unlocks ball skills).

Role / Depth Chart

Safety. Hopes for turnaround in Dennard Wilson's scheme.

Injury Status

Healthy.

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Open Questions

  • Will Tyler Nubin finally translate his elite college ball-hawking skills into NFL play-making after two disappointing seasons?

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