When Adoree’ Jackson arrived to the Titans in 2017 as a first-round draft pick, he had Logan Ryan, an established veteran, to help show him the way.

The next year, Jackson gained a new teammate, Malcolm Butler, fresh off winning two Super Bowls with the Patriots.

For a young cornerback, this was akin to having personal tutors ready and willing to ease his NFL transition. 

Six years later, Jackson can pay it forward as a 27-year old corner oozing with experience.

He is the best the Giants have at a position group that was a constant source of consternation in 2022, which is why the organization traded up one spot, from No. 25 to No. 24, in the first round of the draft to select Deonte Banks out of Maryland.

He was the last cornerback on the board coveted by the Giants and they were not going to let him get away. 

The plan is for Banks to quickly work his way up the depth chart and into a starting role alongside Jackson.

The plan also includes plenty of mentoring by Jackson, who is eager to take on the assignment. 

“I’m excited,’’ Jackson said last week after an organized team activity practice. “Watched his tape. Like him. Watched him go through the walk-throughs, different things. Talked to him. He’s got a good head on his shoulder. Seems like a great guy. I was excited to get D-Banks.’’ 

General manager Joe Schoen on draft night expressed his excitement after securing Banks, as did defensive coordinator Wink Martindale, who nearly crushed Schoen with a bear hug after the pick was made.

Of all the positions on offense or defense, cornerback was the most fragile for the Giants.

Banks should help strengthen the entire defensive unit from front to back. 

When asked if he uses analytics to help him develop as a pass rusher, outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux opted to point out an addition to the defense that he figures will give him a few extra seconds to make his moves. 

“I mean, we just brought in a corner,’’ Thibodeaux said. “I know that will help. I’m excited to see some more lockdown coverage. I’m excited to be able to make things happen.’’ 

There was not nearly enough lockdown coverage in a defensive backfield in 2022 that finished 14th in the NFL in pass defense, allowing 214 yards per game.

That middling ranking was a bit misleading, though.

Opponents often did not see a great need to throw the ball all over the field against a Giants defense that was 27th in the league in run defense, allowing 144.3 rushing yards per game. 

Banks should benefit from having Jerome Henderson — Martindale calls him the NFL’s best cornerbacks coach — in his ear.

Jackson has already made inroads with Banks and, in the nascent stages of their relationship, likes what he is sensing. 

“It hasn’t been a challenge,’’ Jackson said. “He’s a great guy. He’s been acceptable to the culture, what we’re trying to build here. And I can’t do anything but really appreciate him and welcome him in. It takes a lot to gain so much trust and vice versa. He came up with open arms, as we did. He’s been a good guy, giving us laughs, singing and stuff, which is pretty cool to see him not shy away or be shy at all and trying to be one of us. It’s dope to see.’’ 

Together, perhaps Jackson and Banks can help each other locate and secure the ball with greater regularity.

Banks was no ball hawk at Maryland, with only two interceptions in 28 games. Jackson has three career interceptions in 69 NFL games, none in 10 regular-season starts in 2022. 

“Trying to get the ball, it doesn’t happen that way,’’ Jackson said. “I’m not going to beat myself over it and just think about ‘I need to do this, do this,’ then I’m thinking about the wrong thing. And then something else happens, and I give up or mess up a play somewhere else. 

“For me it’s just being in the moment, be on that play and then clear it, be in next-play mentality, because say I do get a pick, first quarter, I’ve still got three more quarters left to play. Wink always says give us two. For me, just try to play my game when opportunity comes, make the plays.’’ 

And help rookie Deonte Banks make his plays.