Jevón Holland just snagged NFC Defensive Player of the Month for September, proving the New York Giants’ investment in him is paying off big time right now. This dude isn’t just making plays; he’s setting the league on fire with an unbelievable start to his season.
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September was Holland’s month, plain and simple. In just three games, this guy piled up 12 tackles, two forced fumbles, and one recovery. But here’s the kicker: he’s pulled in an interception in *all three games*. Yeah, you read that right. That’s a career high in interceptions for him, and we’re only three games deep into the season. Holland leads the entire NFL with four takeaways. Talk about a ball hawk!
He sealed the win for the Giants last Sunday against the Tennessee Titans, stepping in front of Cam Ward’s pass in the end zone. That wasn’t just a big play; it was *the* play, denying a potential game-winning score and pushing the Giants to a 2-1 record. His defense, led by this absolute monster, has clearly made the Giants an impressive squad early on.
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This isn’t Holland’s first rodeo, but it’s shaping up to be his best yet. He’s in his sixth season in the pros, but only his second with the Giants after signing a three-year, $45.3 million contract before the 2025 season. He’s always been an impact player, a starter since he got drafted by the Dolphins with the No. 36 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. He was the first Oregon defensive back selected in the first two rounds since T.J. Ward back in 2010, so the talent was always there.
Back in his Oregon Ducks days, he was a superstar. As a freshman in 2018, he led the team with five interceptions and 11 deflections. He followed that up with four more picks and 66 tackles in 2019, even becoming a Jim Thorpe Award semifinalist. He was the first Oregon player to lead the team in interceptions in consecutive seasons since Jairus Byrd way back in 2006 and 2007. Despite all that, he’s somehow never made a Pro Bowl. But if September is any indication, he’s absolutely on track to change that this season.
So, what’s next? Holland and the Giants are hosting the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. You better believe he’s going to try to keep this insane season going, and the entire league is watching.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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