Hawkeyes’ Dane Belton drafted by Giants

The New York Giants drafted Iowa defensive back Dane Belton in the fourth round of the NFL Draft with the 114th overall pick on Saturday.

Belton, an All-Big Ten first team selection, was among the best in the nation with five interceptions in 2021.

He also had seven pass breakups and 46 tackles last season.

In a message to fans on the Giants’ Twitter account, Belton said, “I can’t wait to get up to New York, get to work, be a part of this great organization and y’all going to get all of me. I promise that.”

CBS Sports graded the pick a B-, saying Belton “wins with being very assignment sound” and has “legitimate versatility without a liability nor a specialty to his game.”