The New York Giants had an impressive draft class, adding a lot of value throughout the roster — which included an interesting combination of good value and attacking some needs. Right after the draft, the front office made sure to keep stacking talent.

The Giants signed undrafted free agent cornerback Thaddeus Dixon out of North Carolina, and he’s now part of the offseason 90-man roster.

Bill Belichick recruited Dixon to UNC

Thaddeus Dixon is a 6-0, 195-pound cornerback. He played his first two college seasons at Washington, but head coach Bill Belichick recruited him to North Carolina. In his lonely season under Belichick, the legendary coach and former Giants defensive coordinator, Dixon had five pass breakups and five stops. Dixon actually regressed from his previous season, the final one at Washington, when he allowed a 66.5 passer rating when targeted.

Multiple draft analysts projected Dixon as a fifth/sixth-round prospect. In a relatively weak draft class, that’s a great way of generating real value for the Giants.

The Athletic’s Dane Brugler:

“Dixon doesn’t have a true distinguishing trait, but he is solid across the board and has the size, coverage agility and toughness that will give him a chance to make a 53-man roster. He projects best in Cover 2 looks but shouldn’t be a scheme-dependent player.”

NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein:

“Dixon is a perimeter corner with the size and athleticism to work in multiple coverages. From press, he’s fairly sticky in the early stages and does a good job of anticipating breaks when playing off-man. However, he lacks top-end speed to stay connected to vertical threats as the route stretches out. Dixon needs to protect his leverage more effectively and allow fewer opportunities for explosive plays over the top. He does use his size and efficient burst for on-ball chances, though. He won’t stand out in any one area but is good enough in most to compete for a spot as a backup.”

Positional outlook

Thaddeus Dixon is primarily a boundary corner, even though he offers positional flexibility. Last season, he played 290 snaps outside, 59 in the slot, and 42 at safety.

Cornerback is a stacked position on the Giants’ roster. The team invested heavily in it in free agency over the past two years, adding Paulson Adebo and Greg Newsome. The Giants also took Colton Hood with the 37th overall pick.

Dixon will have a tough battle to make the 53-man roster — maybe he becomes a practice squad candidate. However, it was a solid move for the Giants, and generating value to keep adjusting the roster is paramount.