So many of the questions directed his way at the NFL Scouting Combine prompted an almost bewildered — and amused — response from Howard Cross III.

Notre Dame DT Howard Cross III grew up loving the New York Giants and would welcome joining them and following in his father's footsteps.

Cross isn’t the only scion of a former Giant on the Notre Dame defense who could return home in that way. His teammate is linebacker R.J. Oben, son of former offensive lineman Roman Oben. Oben is not at the Combine but had a good showing at the Senior Bowl.