The have a bit of a surprise defender emerging at the free safety position.After the first week of training camp practices at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center, the Giants are seeing a former Day 3 draft pick take advantage of his opportunities.Defensive coordinator Shane Bowen told Jack Stoll Jersey reporters Thursday that third-year safety is currently the front-runner to start the season."And one thing I'll say for Dane is he's taken ownership Seth Joyner Jersey of it, and he's fighting like hell to earn that job. Which he should. It's his job to lose right now. It is his job to lose," Bowen said.The Giants used the out of Minnesota. Though he's highly-touted and expected to eventually take over as a starter, Nubin . The rookie has since returned to practice but mi sed most of the first week.With that said, Belton has been running as a starting safety since the spring workouts began so this is not a new development. The 2022 Sidney Jones Jersey fourth-round pick has earned his way into a starting role.Belton has only started seven games in his career since being drafted out of Iowa. He has the versatility to play both strong and free safety Griffin Hebert Jersey as he did in 2023 but it appears he has a specific role in Bowen's defense.On 15 targets, Belton allowed 10.8 yards Miles Sanders Jersey per reception and an 88.5 pa ser rating in coverage, .The secondary is a ma sive question mark for the Giants between the lack of depth and experience throughout both the safety and cornerback positions.But entering the preseason opener against the , it appears Belton has the upper hand in the competition.MORE GIANTS