Prince Amukamara Goes Through First Giants' Practice

by Ed Valentine on Aug 5, 2011 10:05 PM EDT in New York Giants News

Prince Amukamara, the final 2011 first-round draft pick to sign a contract, was on the field Friday night for his first practice with the New York Giants. Amukamara, a cornerback selected 19th overall by the Giants, was wearing No. 20. Amukamara did not take part in any of the seven-on-seven or 11-on-11 work during the practice.

Amukamara said he "trusted my agent" despite the amount of time it took to get a deal.

"He knew that I wanted to be in camp as early as possible. Unfortunately that didn't happen but I am sure that the Giants and my agent (Todd France) came to a fair agreement and I am just happy to be here," Amukamara said.

When asked why it took so long to reach a deal Amukamara said "I really don't know too much of the details."

The former Nebraska Cornhusker missed five on-field practices and was barely a participant Friday night. He said it was "hard to say" how far behind he is.

"I am sure, as practice goes along, I will be able to adapt," Amukamara said.

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Awesome...

Exactly what we needed… Our 1-up on the Eagles missing practice

Why won't god let us beat the Eagles?

by lilgiantadam on Aug 5, 2011 10:23 PM EDT reply actions

lol

i <3 kiwi and tuck!

by espnsucks on Aug 5, 2011 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions

No. 20

So are real Prince jerseys going on sale…Besides the NFL draft ones…

Die hard Giants fan since wide Right! I was 5...

by wangstu13 on Aug 5, 2011 11:55 PM EDT reply actions

Can't wait to see him in action....

We have just as good of a secondary as the Eagles no matter how disillusioned Philly fans are. C-Web, TT, Prince, Kenny, and Rolle match up with ANY secondary in the NFL. Prince is gonna come out with a HUGE chip on his shoulder because he fell so far in the draft.

by sexyscottish on Aug 6, 2011 1:31 AM EDT reply actions

Real Prince is here

I hope he comes out on fire we need it. i am tired of hearing about how good revis anamdi cromartie are. let this rookie shut down some people this year.

by Giantstep on Aug 6, 2011 2:21 AM EDT reply actions

Should fit right in

I am pumped that Prince is finally here! He was a stud as a Blackshirt and I have no doubt his success from college will translate to the NFL. In my opinion, he should pick up the defense quickly, as the Huskers system utilized a 3 safety set, aka Peso back. Will be interesting to see how it goes from here.

by CCE718 on Aug 6, 2011 8:08 AM EDT reply actions