Cornerback Matt Smalley, who played collegiately at Lafayette, became the second tryout player to take to social media to announce that he has been signed to a contract by the New York Giants. The other was Ishaq Williams.
God has answered me!...words can't express how happy and exciting I am to be signing with the… https://t.co/ABR0zAgabs
— Matt Smalley (@BoobieSmalls5) May 8, 2016
Smalley, 5-foot-9, 184 pounds, was a four-time Patriot League first-team selection. He also has experience returning kickoffs.
Tony Pauline of Draft Insider says "Smalley is best in a zone system or backed off the line of scrimmage and offers possibilities as a dime back/return specialist on Sunday."
The Giants have not officially announced either signing.
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