Adebo didn't recruit Holland, but they go back to their days in the Pac-12, with the former at Stanford and the latter at Oregon.
"He's a great player," Adebo said of Holland. "I followed him throughout his career. That was exciting to see that he would be coming as well. We've always communicated on the phone and stuff, Instagram. That was cool that he was going to be here too."
Holland also brings over four years of starting experience. He was named to the Pro Football Writers of America All-Rookie Team in 2021, when he was picked in the second round (36th overall). He has five career interceptions, one of which he returned 99 yards for a touchdown.
"I think the Giants and the people that they've brought in and the people that they have a desire to breed excellence," Holland said. "I think this environment is something that will allow me to be that, to grow. I absolutely think there's plenty of room left to grow. I'm nowhere near my peak. I think the Giants have the exact environment I need and the personnel I need to be able to reach those new heights and as well lead a group of men and also create a winning culture. And the Giants have a history of a winning culture. I feel like it was the right choice."
Holland and Adebo won't be complete strangers in the locker room, both having a former college teammate to show them around. Holland played with Kayvon Thibodeaux with the Ducks, and Adebo goes back with Bobby Okereke to their days with the Cardinal.
"It's going to be fun," Holland said of Thibodeaux. "Every time we're around each other it's always laughs. I'm really looking forward to running that back just like it was in 2019 in Oregon."
"Bobby was like my O.G. when I came in at Stanford," Adebo said. "We've got a real good relationship. We hang out. We talk football. Talk about ways to better ourselves on the field. That was a good relationship for me to have coming into this organization."
Now they will be the veterans bringing along a young secondary, which includes cornerback Deonte Banks (entering his third season), safety Tyler Nubin (second) and nickel cornerback Dru Phillips (second).
"I know \[Banks\] is a big, fast, strong, physical corner," Adebo said. "I like a lot of things that he does. Very explosive. Very athletic. So, I'm happy to be able to come in and work with him."
"\[Nubin is\] a good, talented kid," Holland said. "Talked to him. Great spirit. Full of life. Excited to play next to him, and help him grow, just like I was when I was younger. I hope to be that same vet to help him take off."