Giants Rookie Tyler Nubin Hopes Interceptions Define Him

Safety Tyler Nubin is a Gopher (as in Minnesota Golden Gopher). But he wants New York Giants fans to know that they’re getting a whole new animal once the 2024 season gets underway.

“You’re getting a dog, man,” Nubin said when asked to describe himself following his first practice session at the Giants facility. “(I’m) honestly just never going to stop. I love the game too much. I feel like whatever I have to do to be successful on the field I’m going to do and sacrifice for this team, this city, and I’m going to love doing it.”

A Minnesota alum, Nubin might hold many labels, but the most important one may be aerial as he seeks to leave a lasting impression in the league.

East Rutherford , NJ — May 10, 2024 — Second round draft pick safety Tyler Nubin as the NY Giants

East Rutherford , NJ — May 10, 2024 — Second round draft pick safety Tyler Nubin as the NY Giants / Chris Pedota, NorthJersey.com / USA

Nubin developed a sterling reputation as a ball hawk in Minneapolis, departing as the program’s career leader in interceptions with 13 in five seasons. With that, Nubin broke a record that three-time Super Bowl participant Jeff Wright had held for over five decades and shared with Sean Lumpk