Rookie Tyler Nubin could earn a starting role in his first year with the Giants

Rookies arrive with all sorts of expectations thrust upon them, based on how high they were selected in the NFL draft, what level of prospect they are considered to be and how ready they are to compete at the next level. 

Their height, weight, speed and strength are all part of evaluating their readiness.

Their maturity, ability to accept coaching and tolerance for discomfort — physical and mental — are all ingredients coaching staffs use to figure out which of the youngsters might be immediate contributors. 

Factoring in all these measurables, the Giants anticipate Tyler Nubin will be able to handle what is thrown at him early and often.

After five years in college and 48 games at Minnesota, Nubin has loads of experience and earning a starting role in Year 1 with the Giants is a workable plan. 

There is something else about Nubin, though, that separates him from most newcomers.