Boise State’s Thompson signs deal with Giants

Former Boise State safety Darian Thompson signed a four-year NFL contract with the New York Giants on Wednesday.

Thompson, a third-round pick (71st overall), alternated working at safety with the first-team defense Wednesday, recovering a fumble.

“He has a nose for the football whether it’s picking a ball off or being able to scoop-and-score, which he showed today,” coach Ben McAdoo told Newsday. “That part of the game comes natural for him.”

Thompson started 44 games at Boise State and had 19 career interceptions.

This story was originally published June 1, 2016 at 11:42 PM with the headline "Boise State’s Thompson signs deal with Giants."