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Who is Drew Lock? Everything you need to know about Daniel Jones' backup QB

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 20: Drew Lock #2 of the New York Giants looks to pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium on October 20, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776151425 ORIG FILE ID: 2179833761
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 20: Drew Lock #2 of the New York Giants looks to pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium on October 20, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776151425 ORIG FILE ID: 2179833761

It seems like Daniel Jones is skating on the thinnest of ice with the Giants right now.

After a shaky week against the Eagles, Jones was benched midgame for his backup, Drew Lock.

Jones is still the starting quarterback in New York for now. Brian Daboll said he currently gives the Giants the "best chance to win," which is certainly not the most ringing endorsement in the world. It's never a good sign when a coach has to say that about their quarterback. Though Jones might be the starter for now, there's a strong chance he won't be at some point in the near future.

The next best option for the Giants, if Jones gets benched again, will likely be Lock. So, with that said, here's everything you need to know about the Giants' backup QB.

He's a former second-round pick

Jan 2, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) throws the ball in the second half against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) throws the ball in the second half against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Lock was drafted with the 42nd overall pick in the NFL draft by the Denver Broncos in 2019. The 27 year old started 21 games with Denver through three seasons before moving on to the Seattle Seahawks in 2023.

He's shown flashes before

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 18: Drew Lock #2 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles at Lumen Field on December 18, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775992475 ORIG FILE ID: 1866354444
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 18: Drew Lock #2 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles at Lumen Field on December 18, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775992475 ORIG FILE ID: 1866354444

Overall, Lock's record as a starting quarterback isn't very good. He's 9-14 through 23 total games as a starter.

However, his start as a rookie in Denver was solid. He went 4-1 through five games and threw seven touchdowns to go with three interceptions.

He went 1-1 in Seattle last season when he had to step in as a starter for the injured Geno Smith. However, he did have an epic fourth-quarter comeback against the Eagles where he threw a late touchdown to give Seattle a lead.

His lows can be pretty low. But he's got some high moments sprinkled in there, too.

By the numbers

Lock's numbers are pretty middling. He's got a 79.1 career quarterback rating and has thrown 28 touchdowns to 23 interceptions. His 59.1 percent completion percentage isn't great, either.

Overall, he's simply a serviceable backup and probably shouldn't be expected to do anything special with the Giants if he does get another opportunity.

We'll see how things play out, though.

This article originally appeared on For The Win: Who is Drew Lock? Everything you need to know about Daniel Jones' backup QB