Julian Love has served as the jack of all trades for the New York Giants since being selected in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL draft.
Like many on this current Giants squad, Love has seen a plethora of changes. He’s on his third head coach and third defensive coordinator here in 2022, which has meant multiple position changes. He’s lined up at strong safety, free safety, slot corner and outside cornerback during this three seasons.
And to Love’s credit, he’s played all of them well. That’s why former Giants head coach Joe Judge referred to him as “duct tape” — the guy can do it all.
But beyond Love’s underappreciated value on the field, he’s also an excellent teammate and asset in the locker-room. He’s loved and respected by those around him, which was expressed by wide receiver Alex Bachman over the weekend.
Most underrated player. Doesn’t get talked about enough. Comes in and does his job, handles business no matter what position. (Safety, Nickel, Corner, special teams) and does it at a high level. Great selfless teammate. Excited for JLove this year. https://t.co/mEwpa54Dnz
— Alex Bachman (@AlexBachman) May 15, 2022
Love is likely poised for an increased role in 2022. The Giants are short in the secondary — at both safety and corner — and the safeties are often who control the calls for defensive coordinator Wink Martindale.
If Love does, indeed, have to take on added responsibility, he’s ready for it.
“All I know is we’re going to have a lot of fun with me this year,” Love told Newsday’s Tom Rock last week. “I’ve always felt like I was a guy who was kind of selfless in his role, to do whatever was needed, and now I’m excited to take charge and make plays and put myself in positions where I can succeed.”
The Giants are lucky to have a guy like Love on their roster.
