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New York Giants draft: Making the case — Travis Hunter or Shedeur Sanders

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The playmaker or the quarterback?

The New York Giants may select one of two Colorado players, depending on the Cleveland Browns’ selection at No. 2 overall. Suppose the Browns select edge defenderer Abdul Carter or make a surprise pick, and Cam Ward goes No. 1 to the Tennessee Titans. In that case, the Giants may choose between Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders or Colorado WR/CB Travis Hunter.

Sanders and Hunter were a dynamic duo in Pat Shurmur’s offense with a shaky offensive line. Sanders threw for 4,134 yards with 37 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in 2024; Hunter caught 96 passes for 1,258 yards with 15 touchdowns. The offense had only a few concepts that were simplified due to the ineffective protection, but Sanders displayed elite toughness through the many hits he absorbed.

Here are my scouting reports on both players:

Shedeur Sanders​

Strengths

• Good posture in the pocket – maximizes measurables
• Very good footwork on dropback
• Sturdy and good balance in the pocket – solid overall composure
• Does well to maneuver and navigate within the pocket
• Keeps eyes downfield when pocket gets muddy
• Smoothly gets his body oriented in quick game
• Displayed excellent patience to wait for second/third window throws
• Good fluid OVER THE TOP throwing motion – effortless
• Smart quarterback with sound comprehension on how to attack defenses
• Intelligent pre-to-post snap work
• Plays well within play structure
• Plus asset in a short – rhythmic – passing attack
• Creative mind to improvise (lack of athletic ability and arm talent hold him back from maximizing this skill-set)
• Displayed good anticipation over the middle of the field (seam, DIG)
• Good overall touch and pacing over the MOF
• Understands how to throw between the numbers (timing, placement, touch, etc.)
• Hits the upfield shoulder of WRs on seam and skinny posts over the MOF
• Excellent timing on his passes
• Displayed quality touch and pacing in the red zone
• Above-average overall accuracy
• Distributes the football well in the short-intermediate parts of the field
• Ran an NFL styled offense (Pat Shurmur)
• Very used to playing under pressure – stands tall in the pocket
• Takes massive hits and gets right back up
• Elite toughness

Weaknesses

• Slightly undersized
• Below-average athlete: speed, acceleration, and explosiveness
• Struggled to escape sacks in college (athletic & OL issues)
• OL was poor but developed a tendency to bail cleaner pockets
• Can drift in the pocket too often
• Devastating losses trying to escape sacks
• Tendency to burp the baby before releasing football
• Passes lack velocity
• Ball tends to float – lack of zip
• Below-average arm strength
• Deep passes tend to die in the air
• Accuracy wasn’t always pin-point – especially on short passes outside the numbers
• Lackluster off-platform thrower
• Had tendency to skip or low-ball short passes to his right or left
• Ran NFL concepts but operated mostly out of the shotgun

Sanders is a high processing distributor who operates a quick rhythmic passing attack well, while possessing a creative knack that fails to be fully actualized due to suboptimal athletic ability and arm strength when off platform. Still, Sanders is mechanically sound and flashed WOW throws at each level of the field, albeit not always consistent. Sanders lacks elite physical gifts, but his overall arm talent is solid, especially over the middle of the field. A lack of elite zip and velocity is evident on his tape.

Sanders struggled to escape sacks at the collegiate level; that issue will be gravely exacerbated in the NFL. Yes, his offensive line was VERY POOR, but evading sacks against Big-12 defenders is much easier than NFL defenders, and Sanders tied for most sacks in the entire FBS. He’s not a terrible athlete but his athletic ability is not an asset to his game.

However, Sanders ability to navigate through muddy pockets, stand tall, and deliver strikes before getting hit is very impressive and a testament to his overall toughness, which is elite. Sanders does well targeting in-between the numbers with anticipation and ball placement. He does well to understand the defense pre-to-post snap while operating through NFL concepts in Pat Shurumr’s offense. He’s a quality decision maker who can keep an offense on script and can improvise.

There are a lot of reasons to appreciate Shedeur Sanders’ skills. Yet he does not have the tantalizing physical gifts possessed by many current high-level NFL quarterbacks. He can successfully operate an efficient passing attack predicated on processing and timing. He won’t thrive in every system, but an offense with a stable line that allows him to be the point guard, while efficiently attacking defenses can find success with a player like Shedeur Sanders.

Travis Hunter​

Strengths

• Solid height with a lean frame that could add weight
• Rare – ELITE – athlete with exceptional balance and control
• Rare change of direction ability and elite fluidity
• Rare twitch and springy nature
• One of the more sudden athletes to play football in college
• Elite speed and acceleration – has multiple gears and routinely ruins the angles of defenders
• Is a home-run threat on every play
• Elite explosiveness and sensational tempo management
• Exceptional foot speed + solid release package
• Quick stacking threat who can ruin a defender’s day in less than a second
• Uses hands and feet well to release and create immediate separation at the LOS
• Excellent micromovements up his stem, followed by deception and elite – smooth – breaks
• Creates extra separation at the break with elite deceptive movements that he employs well
• Easily breaks off routes and can instantaneously orient to quarterback on curls/comebacks
• Very good route runner with ELITE route running potential
• Understands how to attack/manipulate and run away (when necessary) from defensive leverage/positioning
• Quickly eats into the leverage of off-man coverage – forces DBs onto their heel / inspires fear
• Sensational hand-eye coordination allows him to maximize his already impressive reaction skills
• Attacks the football – ALPHA mentality
• Elite soft hands with an excellent ability to extend away from his frame and locate the ball
• Rare body adjustment and leaping ability to high point
• Unreal concentration and tracking ability
• Excels in Jump ball situations
• Acrobatic Catch Trait
• Found ways to defeat bracket coverage in college
• Rare YAC skills – very tough to track down in space
• Rare short-area quickness and body control – along with processing – make him an excellent MEG man coverage cornerback
• Excellent overall man coverage skills – stays in the hip / tough to create separation against
• Spatially aware zone coverage defender with elite click & close ability downhill
• Very good overall zone cornerback
• Can execute any leverage/coverage assignment
• Has upside to be a shutdown No. 1 CB
• Good feet and jam at the LOS
• Exercises excellent space and understands leverage/depth as CB
• Would bait QBs in coverage to throw downfield – KNOWs his strengths
• High level CB and WR instincts
• Good technique as a CB in coverage – improved in 2024
• Strong challenges at the catch point – is a hawk for the football
• Willing tackler who does a solid overall job
• Not the biggest CB but did have reps where he displayed good play strength to physically harass opposing WRs
• Rare conditioning and stamina
• Elite processing and feel for the game on both sides of the football
• Elite competitive toughness and is reportedly an EXCELLENT young man

Weaknesses

• Slightly undersized with a thin frame
• Play strength against bigger – stronger – receivers in the NFL is fair to question
• Solid release package BUT did have reps where he was eliminated by press
• Not a bad blocker – he tries hard but it’s still a work in progress
• Tackling is not a “weakness” but he lacks difference-making POP on contact
• Shedding blocks vs. TEs – when he can’t dip/go around – isn’t elite
• Has missed games in each of his three collegiate seasons – workload issue?
• Not a “weakness” but coaching staff will have to figure out how to best employ his immense talent – again, what a “problem” to have!

Hunter is a rare – smooth – athlete who may be the best corner and wide receiver in this draft class. There are few players with Hunter’s level of athleticism. The Heisman Trophy winner is elite at creating separation through deceptive route running, including, but not limited to, lethal micromovements throughout his stem that lead to cornerback consternation; he also creates separation with his rare acceleration, change of direction, agility, and home-run ability – Hunter possesses multiple gears and understands how to tempo his pace well to manipulate defenders and maximize space. He is a VERY smart player.

Hunter possesses the acrobatic catch trait and routinely showcases his effortless nature to succeed in contested catch situations. He tracks, locates, attacks, and secures tough passes better than most player’s I’ve watched in college football. Hunter is a dangerous YAC player with sudden movements that consistently make defenders miss – had 24 missed tackles forced in 2024 (tied for 6th most of all WRs). Hunter is a threat at each level of the field, he understands how to run routes (still growth areas which are INSANELY high), and he has reliable hands. Hunter’s ceiling as a wide receiver is very high and that doesn’t even touch what he can offer on defense.

His man coverage skills are elite; he’s sticky in coverage with solid press ability and elite fluidity. Hunter understands defensive leverage and space, while possessing the necessary ability to know where/when his teammates will be in a specific spot while executing zone assignments. Inside/outside – off/press, doesn’t matter; Hunter excels in man coverage. He is a very good zone defender as well. While his strength isn’t elite, it’s not a liability and he is a willing tackler who doesn’t miss many opportunities to tackle. He’s not an enforcer on defense and bigger wide receivers could give him issues when they’re blocking him.

Hunter is the most decorated player in a season throughout the history of college football for good reason. The term unicorn or unique is used too frequently into today’s draft discourse, but Hunter certainly fits both descriptions. He’s a rare talent and reportedly a rare individual off the field. Coaching staffs will have to figure out how to best employ his skills while being cognizant of his workload. It will be team dependent, but a full-time corner with a few offensive packages (third down / red zone) seems to make sense. He can immediately and significantly impact both sides of the football for a team, which is basically unforeseen in recent football memory. The sky is his only limit.

Final thoughts​

I’m taking Hunter and allowing the Giants to overhaul their cornerback room while assisting the offense with explosive plays, or just have Hunter play wide receiver next to Malik Nabers. I regard Hunter as a true blue-chip talent. Although quarterbacks are rightfully pushed up on draft boards, I don’t believe Sanders is near a blue-chip talent, even though I appreciate aspects of his skill set and think he could have an adequate career. I don’t see a high ceiling with Sanders, and his overall traits are average. His career could exceed adequacy if he reaches his potential playing within the pocket, throwing with anticipation, and distributing passes in rhythm. Still, I prefer the blue-chip possible TOP-5 talent at two positions, so I would go with Hunter.

Source: https://www.bigblueview.com/2025/4/...ing-the-case-travis-hunter-or-shedeur-sanders

 

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2025 NFL Draft prospect profile - Jack Sawyer, DE/EDGE, Ohio State

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Can Sawyer be an impact player in the NFL?

The defensive line is a commonly cited need for the New York Giants, with the need for run defense as the primary complaint.

Defensive end and EDGE Jack Sawyer has been a mainstay for the Ohio State defense, appearing in (or starting) 54 games for the Buckeyes. He’s a tough and powerful edge defender who can set the edge as well as constrict the pocket.

Could he be a target if the Giants don’t select a lineman at the top of the draft?

Prospect: Jack Sawyer (33)
Games Watched: vs. Iowa (2024), vs. Oregon (2024), vs. Penn State (2024), vs. Indiana (2024)

Measurables​

Kent Lee Platte | RAS.football

Strengths​

Best traits

• Play strength
• Competitive toughness
• Technique
• Run defense

Jack Sawyer is a good-sized, powerful, and highly competitive edge defender.

Sawyer has good size for the position at 6-foot-4, 260 pounds, with great thickness in his upper and lower halves. He’s a powerful defender with the size and play strength to routinely line up as a down defensive end and could move inside to defensive tackle on occasion in the NFL.

He has adequate burst and initial quickness, timing the snap well and wasting little energy or motion in his first step. Sawyer gains good ground into the backfield and generally plays with good hip and pad level to maximize his play strength.

Sawyer is a pure power rusher with little subtlety to his game and a blue-collar mentality. He has truly impressive play strength and is able to overpower offensive tackles despite giving up considerable size. He’s able to hold a firm edge – outright collapse it – in the run game, as well as constrict the pocket as a pass rusher. Likewise, he has enough strength to shake off tackles’ grip to disengage and make a play on the ball, or get in pursuit. He offers great effort as a pursuit player and is also willing to fight through multiple blocks on his way into the backfield.

Weaknesses​

Worst traits

• Arm length
• Overall athleticism

Sawyer’s most notable weakness is his lack of length. He has solid overall size for the position, but his arms are very short at 31 ¾ inches. That’s in the 4th percentile for NFL edge defenders and absolutely shows up on tape.

Sawyer has solid hand usage and could have an impact as a power rusher, however he’s subject to significant drag due to blocker’s hands. He’s skilled enough to deal with most collegiate tackles’ hands before they can lock in their blocks, however long-levered or technically sound tackles give him fits.

He also lacks elite athletic traits, which further exacerbate his issues with length. He struggles to get very low when bending the edge, nor can he fire off the ball with extreme acceleration to make up for his lack of length. His rushes often stall if he doesn’t initially win the hand battle, and he lacks the ability to consistently win with speed or finesse counters.

Game Tape​

(Sawyer is the Ohio State edge defender wearing number 33.)

Projection​

Jack Sawyer projects as a rotational edge defender at the NFL level.

He has the ability to play out of a two or three-point stance, though teams who primarily run 4-3 fronts could look at him more favorably than teams that run 3-4 or multiple fronts.

Sawyer will likely have to earn his way onto the field with his play on running downs, though he could find reps as an interior rusher on obvious passing downs. It’s certainly possible for him to have success as a pure power rusher at the NFL level, however his arm length will be an issue for many teams. He will need to become a truly skilled technician to overcome that limitation and be consistently productive.

Sayer may never be a star in the NFL, but he has the potential to be a long time contributor and a valued member of a defense.

Does he fit the Giants?
No

Final Word: A Day 2 talent

Source: https://www.bigblueview.com/2025/4/...ospect-profile-jack-sawyer-de-edge-ohio-state

 

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Giants news, 4/12: Mocks move away from Sanders, Russell Wilson, Jalen Milroe, more headlines

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New York Giants headlines for Saturday

Good morning, New York Giants fans!

From Big Blue View​

• New York Giants mock draft tracker: Moving away from quarterback at No. 3
• New York Giants draft: Making the case — Travis Hunter or Shedeur Sanders
• 2025 NFL Draft prospect profile - Jack Sawyer, DE/EDGE, Ohio State
• NFL pro days schedule, results tracker 2025: What to know about pre-draft workouts
• New York Giants 2025 free agency | New York Giants 2025 Draft

Other Giant observations​

Russel Wilson getting work in with receivers​

Russell Wilson and some of his new Giants teammates back at it at Georgia Tech (Darius Slayton, Wan’Dale Robinson and Theo Johnson) via Russ IG pic.twitter.com/mKE2ojOxUj

— Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton) April 11, 2025​

Giants NFL Draft trade scenarios: If NY moves down from No. 3, what could it get? | The Athletic​

To trade up from No. 34, the Giants would need to be mindful of leap-frogging the Browns if they intend to take a quarterback with their second pick. The 20th pick, owned by the Broncos, could be the sweet spot to ensure the Giants get their choice of the second-tier quarterbacks because the Steelers are also in the market for a QB with the 21st pick.

The Jimmy Johnson trade chart isn’t a perfect guide, but it’s at least a reference point (and something the Giants use). The 20th pick is worth 850 points on the Johnson chart. The 34th pick is worth 560 points. To make up the difference on the chart, the Giants would need to deal a third-round pick (No. 65) and a fifth-round pick (No. 154), although future picks could be included to reduce the cost in 2025 capital. No one would complain about that price if the Giants found their franchise QB in such a trade.

What the Giants are going to do is the talk of the league​

NFL personnel cannot stop asking me about the Giants.

I explain why on Scoop City pic.twitter.com/pkFiwlxAUA

— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) April 11, 2025​

NFL Scout Says There’s ‘Real Chatter’ Shedeur Sanders Could Be Drafted After Dart | Bleacher Report​

According to Zac Jackson of The Athletic, an anonymous high-ranking AFC scout said there is “real chatter” around the league that Dart could be taken ahead of Sanders, which was incomprehensible just over a month ago.

ESPN’s Matt Miller backed Jackson’s report, noting that he spoke to a scout who predicted Dart would go before Sanders. The scout added that multiple teams have Dart ranked ahead of Sanders on their draft board due to the belief that Dart has “better physical traits” and “more developmental upside.”

Shedeur Sanders: I tell teams what I think, some like it and some don’t | Pro Football Talk​

One of the things that’s been discussed about Sanders is how he handles his meetings with teams that might be interested in selecting him. That topic came up during a Thursday appearance on NFL Network and Sanders said he is always going to be himself even though he knows that might not be what some teams want to hear during their visits.

“When I go visit these coaches and when I go to all these different franchises, I ask them truly what I think and how I feel,” Sanders said. “Some get offended, some like it, some don’t. Make some people uncomfortable, some people invite that. They know what type of person and what type of player they’re gonna get out of me, so I just have to make sure, you know, what type of culture or what type of dynamic I’m going to have with them also.”

NFL Draft 2025: If Giants don’t land Travis Hunter, can they actually depend on Deonte Banks? | NJ.com​

Banks, the 24th overall pick in 2023, has mostly struggled through two seasons. Yes, he is no longer the Giants’ No. 1 corner, since they just signed Paulson Adebo. But Banks is still starting.

The arrival of Hunter would effectively bury Banks, who has been yet another underwhelming premium draft pick by general manager Joe Schoen. But if Hunter doesn’t wind up in East Rutherford, Banks would have another shot in Year 3. Realistically, it’s his last chance to prove himself.

NFL legend urges Giants to draft Travis Hunter | USAToday.com​

Pro Football Hall of Famer Devin Hester recently said in an interview that the Giants would actually be the "ideal" team to take Hunter.

“That’s a fit for him,” Hester said. “I don’t know how it’s going to pan out when you talk about Travis playing offense and defense, but I can see him playing some offensive plays with the Giants as well as playing DB.”

Jalen Milroe details his running ability as his “superpower”​

Alabama QB Jalen Milroe with us on @gmfb this morning, not shying away from his running ability being a big part of what he does: “Everybody wishes they had my superpower of having my legs and my arm. … If you don’t like it, stop it.” pic.twitter.com/MdU1MA648L

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) April 11, 2025​

2025 NFL Draft: Meet our favorite running back fits for NY Giants | The Record​

Kyle Monangai, Rutgers: The former Don Bosco star rushed for more than 1,200 yards each of the past two seasons for the Scarlet Knights. Serious Ahmad Bradshaw vibes for Giants fans. His 4.60 40-yard dash at the Combine might get used by detractors to show he’s not a blazer, but that’s not Monangai’s game. He’s not slow by any stretch, so for a team that might be looking to steal the 5-foot-9, 220-pound back on Day 3, it was a welcomed sight.

Drew Lock agrees to return to Seahawks | Pro Football Talk​

Lock has agreed to terms on a contract with the Seahawks. Lock, 28, previously spent two seasons with Seattle. He was a part of the Russell Wilson trade in 2022, heading to the Seahawks after playing his first three seasons with the Broncos.

Lock spent 2024 with the Giants, appearing in eight games with five starts. He finished the season having completed 59.1 percent of his passes for 1,071 yards with six touchdowns and five picks.

Around the league​

Eagles current state of affairs: Free agency moves, draft prospects | ESPN.com

Eagles sign 2021 second-round wide receiver Terrace Marshall Bleeding Green Nation

Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott must improve for this upcoming season | Blogging The Boys

Washington Commanders Free Agency: QB Josh Johnson returns on 1-year deal | Hogs Haven

Travis Hunter on playing both ways: NFL teams want to see how much I can handle | Pro Football Talk

Joe Flacco to Browns: QB returning to Cleveland on one-year, $4M deal | NFL.com

Jets ‘feel good about’ playmakers surrounding Justin Fields | ESPN.com

Texans signing safety Jalen Pitre to three-year, $39 million extension | NFL.com

Garrett Bradbury: Vikings release a 'wake-up call,' ready for 'fresh start' with Patriots | NFL.com

NFL Draft Insider Reveals 5 Prospects Who Are Skyrocketing Up Executives’ Draft Boards | PFSN

NFL says improved helmets contributed to significant reduction in concussions | Pro Football Talk

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Your daily Giants trivia game, Saturday edition

Think you can figure out which Giants player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game!

We’re back for another day of the Big Blue View in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in the Google Form.

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New York Giants visits tracker: Cam Skattebo, Donovan Jackson, Alfred Collins meet with Giants

Cam Skattebo | Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images

Giants continue hosting intriguing 30 visits

In addition to completing their ‘30 visit’ with potential No. 3 overall pick Abdul Carter on Friday, the New York Giants reportedly hosted a trio of other noteworthy NFL Draft prospects.

Per Dan Duggan of The Athletic, the Giants hosted Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo, Ohio State guard Donovan Jackson and Texas defensive lineman Alfred Collins.

Skattebo is a powerful 5-foot-9, 219-pound back. NFL.com calls Skattebo a “carnage creator” and has a fourth-round grade on him. The Giants have Tyrone Tracy and Devin Singletary at running back, but neither offers Skattebo’s physicality.

Jackson is a 6-foot-4, 315-pound guard. He also played several games at left tackle in 2024. NFL.com has a Round 1-2 grade on Jackson. For the Giants, Jackson would be a plug-and-play starter at left guard, with Jon Runyan Jr. sliding over to the right side.

Collins is a 6-foot-6, 332-pound defensive tackle with a Round 2 grade and a Javon Kinlaw comparison from NFL.com. He would fill a need for the Giants to add young talent to a defensive line that has never seen GM Joe Schoen use a draft pick earlier than Round 5.

Giants 2025 Draft Prospects Visit Tracker​

30 visits

Marcus Mbow (Purdue OL) — (Ryan Fowler)
Shedeur Sanders (QB, Colorado) — (Per Sanders)
Abdul Carter (Edge, Penn State) — (Albert Breer)
Joshua Farmer, DL, Florida State — (Melo)
Cam Ward, QB, Miami — NFLvisits.com
Shemar Stewart, edge, Texas A&M — NFLvisits.com
Shavon Revel, CB, East Carolina — NFLvisits.com
Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State (Zierlein)
Ollie Gordon, RB, Oklahoma State — (Ryan Fowler)
Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami — (Schefter)
Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville — (Schefter)
Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama — (Schultz)
Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina — (Rapoport)
Cam Skattebo, RB, Arizona State — (Duggan)
Donovan Jackson, G, Ohio State — (Duggan)
Alfred Collins, DT, Texas — (Duggan)

Local Day

Eric Rogers, CB, Rutgers (Melo)
Kyle Monangai, RB, Rutgers (Stapleton)
Christian Dremel, WR, Rutgers (Stapleton)
Hollin Pierce, OT Rutgers (Stapleton)
Robert Longerbeam, CB, Rutgers (Stapleton)
Tyreem Powell, LB, Rutgers (Stapleton)
Amin Vanover, edge, Penn State (Stapleton)
Brian Ugwu, edge, Miami (OH) (Stapleton)
Ethan Robinson, CB, Minnesota (Ranaan)
Sidiki Kone, RB, American International (Ranaan)
Howard Cross III, DT, Notre Dame (Stapleton)

Pro Day meeting

Jake Majors, C, Texas (Melo)
LB Carson Schwesinger (Schefter)

Combine visits

(All from nflvisits.com)

Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
Jason Walker, edge, Georgia
Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
Shemar Stewart, edge, Texas A&M
Alfred Collins, DT, Texas
Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
Jack Sawyer, LB, Ohio State
Jacob Bayer, iOL, Arkansas State

Senior Bowl

Jacob Bayer, iOL, Arkansas State (Melo)

Shrine Bowl

Tahj Brooks, RB, Texas Tech (Melo)
Ahmed Hassanein, DE, Boise State (Melo)

Virtual meetings (via Zoom)

Caleb Etienne, OT, BYU (Melo)
Tai Felton, WR, Maryland (Melo)
BJ Adams, DB, UCF (Melo)
Falil Diggs, DE, Syracuse (Melo)
Jarquez Hunter, RB, Auburn (Melo)
Jacory Croskey-Merritt, RB, Arizona (Melo)

Source: https://www.bigblueview.com/2025/4/...novan-jackson-alfred-collins-meet-with-giants

 

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PFN 7-round New York Giants mock draft: Another mock, another quarterback trade

Jaxson Dart | Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images

Giants land Jaxson Dart in trade back into first round

You can’t wait for my next 7-round New York Giants mock draft! I know that, and I completely understand. To tide you over until it drops, here is the most recent 7-round Giants mock from Pro Football Network, complete with my thoughts.

Round 1 (No. 3) — Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado​

PFN says:

After adding Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, the New York Giants don’t necessarily have to reach for a quarterback at No. 3. Instead, they opt for a superstar two-way player in this NFL Mock Draft.

There hasn’t been a prospect like Travis Hunter in years. While he has upside as a receiver, his elite ball skills and fluidity make him even more dangerous as a cornerback. No matter where he plays, expect him to contribute on both sides of the ball.

Valentine’s View: Not much to add here. Abdul Carter went No. 2 to the Cleveland Browns, making Hunter the obvious non-quarterback choice.

Round 1 (No. 27) — Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss​

PFN has the Giants giving up picks 34 and 99 to get back into Round 1 and select their quarterback of the future.

PFN says:

After passing on a quarterback with the No. 3 pick, the Giants move into the back end of the first round for their eventual long-term answer at the position in this NFL Mock Draft.

The aptly-named Jaxson Dart has a strong arm and ideal ball placement across the middle of the field. He’s also shown some dual-threat capabilities as a runner. He doesn’t seem like a quarterback ready to start right away, but he’s shown tools over his time at Ole Miss that could project him as a future starter at the NFL level.

Valentine’s View: I don’t know what Dart’s ceiling is, and odds never favor a team getting it right at quarterback, but this is a swing I would happily endorse.

Round 3 (No. 65) — Cameron Williams, OT, Texas​

PFN says:

Cameron Williams isn’t as consistent as his college teammate [Kelvin] Banks, but he possesses superior size and still has the length, power, and freakish movement skills to give him a very high ceiling at the next level.

Valentine’s View: I might prefer guard Marcus Mbow, tackle Ozzy Trapilo, or a defensive tackle like Shemar Turner here. I appreciate a pick in the trenches, though.

The rest of the draft​

Round 4 (No. 105) — Cam Skattebo, RB, Arizona State
Round 5 (No. 154) — Antwaun Powell-Ryland Jr., edge, Virginia Tech
Round 7 (No. 219) — Warren Brinson, DT, Georgia
Round 7 (No. 246) — Marcus Wehr, OG, Montana State

Valentine’s View: The Giants have paid a lot of attention to running backs during the pre-draft process. Skattebo visited New Jersey on Friday, and would make a nice addition. I love the swings at developmental linemen in the seventh round.

Source: https://www.bigblueview.com/2025/4/...-draft-another-mock-another-quarterback-trade

 

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Quarterback news: How does Derek Carr’s injury impact the New York Giants?

Derek Carr | Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images

Joe Flacco, Drew Lock have new homes

New Orleans Saints starting quarterback Derek Carr has a shoulder injury that could require surgery and keep him out for the entire 2025 season. That news could impact the Saints’ plans in the upcoming NFL Draft, and, by extension, those of the New York Giants.

The Saints, who have the No. 9 overall pick, have already been connected to quarterbacks Shedeur Sanders of Colorado and Jaxson Dart of Ole Miss at that spot. The injury to the 34-year-old Carr could increase the likelihood that the Saints select a quarterback at No. 9.

Quarterbacks on the New Orleans roster other than Carr include Spencer Rattler, Ben DiNucci, Jake Haener and tight end-quarterback Taysom Hill. That is not an appealing group for first-year coach Kellen Moore.

The Giants are not expected to select a quarterback at No. 3, but there is a lot of speculation that the Giants could either trade back into the latter portion of Round 1 or select one on Day 2. In those scenarios, Dart has always been considered a possibility.

The Saints’ potential urgency to select a quarterback could push both Sanders and Dart higher in the draft, making it more difficult for the Giants get a quarterback should they pass on one at No. 3.

Joe Flacco to Cleveland Browns​

With only Kenny Pickett and the disgraced DeShaun Watson on their roster at quarterback, the Cleveland Browns recently signed 40-year-old Joe Flacco for a second stint with the team.

The Browns, one pick ahead of the Giants in Rounds 1 and 2 of the draft, have been considered unlikely to select Sanders at No. 2. Like the Giants, though, there is a strong belief the Browns, with pick No. 33, could be in the market for a quarterback of the future with that selection.

The presence of neither Flacco nor Pickett should change that.

Drew Lock back to Seattle​

After spending 2024 with the Giants, quarterback Drew Lock has found a new home — in his old home. Lock is returning to the Seattle Seahawks, where he was the backup to Geno Smith in 2022 and 2023.

He will serve as the backup to Sam Darnold this time.

Lock had a weird season with the Giants. He was the No. 2 quarterback, but was bypassed for Tommy DeVito as the starter after the Giants move on from Daniel Jones. He became the starter when DeVito was injured in his first start.

Lock played in eight games with five starts, going 1-4 in those starts. He completed 107 of 181 passes (59.1%) for 1,072 yards, six touchdowns and five interceptions.

Source: https://www.bigblueview.com/2025/4/...pact-the-new-york-giants-joe-flacco-drew-lock

 

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2025 NFL Draft prospect profile - Lathan Ransom, S, Ohio State

Photo by Steve Limentani/ISI Photos/Getty Images

Can the versatile Ransom add to the Giants’ defense?

Could the New York Giants continue to build their secondary in the 2025 NFL Draft?

They’ve spent very significant resources over the last couple years, but could be rewarded with one of the best young secondaries in the NFL. If some of their recent draftees continue to develop, they could be at least good at each of the five positions in the secondary.

Ohio State defensive back Lathan Ransom is a highly versatile safety who could fit in a wide variety of roles in a defense. He played all over the Buckeye’s championship defense, and was a factor in pass coverage and run defense.

Could that versatility and upside allow him to make the Giants’ defense even better?

Prospect: Lathan Ransom (8)
Games Watched: vs. Iowa (2024), vs. Oregon (2024), vs. Penn State (2024), vs. Indiana (2024)
Red Flags: Lisfranc injury (2023)

Measurables​

Kent Lee Platte | RAS.football

Strengths​

Best traits

• Instincts
• Football IQ
• Competitive toughness
• Versatility

Lathan Ransom is a good-sized, productive, and highly instinctive safety prospect.

Ransom played multiple roles for the Buckeyes, lining up as a free safety in Cover 2 or Cover 4, a deep safety in Cover 1 or Cover 3, a box safety, and a nickel defender. His versatility is due to his sky-high football intelligence and understanding of the coverage scheme from multiple positions. Ransom is a very active communicator in the pre and post-snap phases and does an excellent job of executing from every position in which he’s aligned.

He’s particularly good at executing post-snap coverage rotations, easily shifting the coverage look and quickly getting into position. His play was a large part of how Ohio State was able to disguise coverages and pressures to disrupt quarterbacks.

Ransom has great short-area quickness and a hair trigger when coming downhill from his coverage zone. He flies to the football and is fearless when it comes to taking on contact or delivering hits. He isn’t a big player, but he’s a big hitter as well as a secure tackler. He also shows a knack for identifying – and knifing through – lanes in the running game.

Weaknesses​

Worst traits

• Long speed
• Occasional over-aggression

Ransom is a very well-rounded safety and doesn’t have many – if any – weaknesses in his game.

His biggest true weakness is an occasional tendency toward over-aggression, particularly in how he chooses his angles and paths to the ball. Ransom can occasionally be prone to over-running the play or creating opportunities for ball carriers to escape contain.

His biggest limitation is in his long speed, which could play into his angle choices. While Ransom has great burst and short-area quickness, his top speed is modest. That limits his range in coverage and could prevent him from being a true center fielder at the next level. He also consistently tries to choose the most efficient angle to the ball possible.

That isn’t a bad thing in and of itself, however there are times when a safer, but slower, angle would limit yards.

Game Tape​

(Ransom is the Ohio State DB wearing number 8 and bands on his arms.)

Projection​

Lathan Ransom projects as a starting safety at the NFL level. He has positional and schematic versatility, but is an excellent fit for the split-field coverages which have come to dominate professional defenses.

Ransom can allow an aggressive defense to disguise coverages as well as pressure packages, and is a very capable run defender from the second or third level. He might not have great ball skills, however his ability to anticipate the play and arrive with bad intentions makes him a disruptor at the catch point.

He doesn’t have eye-catching stats or highlight reel turnovers, but Ransom is the type of player who allows coaches to expand their playbook. The team that drafts him will quickly come to appreciate his play.

Does he fit the Giants?
Yes, though finding a place for him could be a problem

Final Word: A Day 2 Talent

Source: https://www.bigblueview.com/2025/4/...le-lathan-ransom-s-ohio-state-scouting-report

 

[New York Giants]

Big Blue View mailbag: Tyler Shough, Abdul Carter, the fifth-year option, drafting 2 QBs, more

The mail’s here!

Spencer Gross asks: Regarding Tyler Shough, I must admit I’m a fan of the player so maybe I’m biased but is the age that big of an issue? It’s mentioned as a caveat multiple times but it’s also well documented that having a rookie QB on the cheap allows you to compete during free agency during that initial contract time frame. My argument is you’ll have him for 4 years to see if he succeeds which would put him at I believe 31 at the end of his contract. There’s still football to be played at 26 and older so why not give the dice a roll? I admit it makes me nervous about the injury history but surround him with high quality lineman and see what happens. I’m assuming but his age and education leads me to believe he could handle the difficulty of NY media. Picking him in the second round allows us to target a blue chip player at pick 3 while still gaining a possible QB of the future. If it doesn’t work out we are not in “new GM/new head coach with a highly drafted QB they didn’t choose” hell. Thoughts?

Ed says: Spencer, if Shough was Jaxson Dart’s age (21) he would clearly be QB2 in this class. I don’t know exactly where the right spot to take Shough would be, but I have no issue with taking him at 34 or even 65 if the Giants think he is a guy they want to work with.

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Dave Propper asks: There have been comments stating that we should trade from #34 to the low end of the 1st round. I understand the desire to trade up to get your guy. Besides that, can you discuss your thoughts on the benefits/risk of such a move. On one hand, you get the 5th-year option which somewhat helps control costs in that year. On the other hand, the first 4 years are fully guaranteed and means you are somewhat stuck with them for all four years. Personally, I’m fine with the trade-up for a QB (if you believe in the guy). What are your thoughts?

Ed says: Dave, if you love the quarterback and think he’s the guy you want to work with going forward then by all means you make the trade up. I do that consistently in mock drafts, and I could see the Giants doing so for Jaxson Dart, Jalen Milroe or perhaps even Tyler Shough if he is a guy they really want.

The fifth-year option is absolutely worthwhile when you think about the costs of second contracts for quality quarterbacks.

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Alan Backman asks: Though it’s disappointing, it looks like Cleveland may take Hunter. And that leaves us with a choice of Carter or maybe Sanders. Carter is clearly the bpa. And while there is an adage that you can never have enough pass rushers, the reality is that we have a lot of needs to fill and Edge at 3 is perhaps a luxury. So here’s an idea. Though Giants may need some depth at Edge, they perhaps don’t need a starter. But they do need pretty desperately some help for Dex on the DL. Patriots who pick 4th have the opposite issue. They have a lot of DT types with Barmore, Williams and Tonga. Sounds like a natural trade. Giants trade back from 3rd to 4th. Pats take Carter at 3. Giants take Mason Graham. Carter is clearly the better player. Per Jimmy Johnson trade chart, the trade up is worth about 200 points. That’s roughly a 3rd round pick which is 69th overall. Adding that extra 3rd could be worthwhile and give us 5 picks in the top 100 picks (#4, #34, #65, #69, #99). Plus we get Graham who arguably slots in nicely as DT2 next to Dex. Thoughts?

Ed says: Alan, you answered your own question. Abdul Carter is a better — much better in my view — prospect than Mason Graham. In most drafts, Graham wouldn’t be considered this early. Carter would. Forget position. The Giants need game changers. They need difference makers. Carter can be that. Honestly, I don’t see Graham as a player who should be selected that high in the draft. Especially with the number of good defensive tackles who can be taken later.

I don’t think a third-round pick is worth the difference between Carter and Graham. If I trade back a spot I need more than that. I need New England’s pick at No. 38, worth 520 points when the difference between picks 3 and 4 is 400 points, to even consider it. I can’t get stuck on the position/need thing. Maybe two years from now Carter is an All-Pro and Kayvon Thibodeaux plays for someone else. Needs change. Collect the best players you can.

When there is a clear difference, take the better player. I’m usually a proponent of trading down. In this case, though, I’m not trading down for a lesser prospect. At least not for pick No. 69.

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Vincent Moody: What do you think the Browns do at 2? I know they said they are willing to figure out their quarterback over the next couple years, but can they really go into the season with Kenny Pickett and DTR? How do they not go QB at the top of the draft?

Ed says: Vincent, I think the Browns pass on Shedeur Sanders and take whichever of Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter they believe is best for them.

How does Cleveland not go quarterback at No. 2? There is still a widespread belief that — eventually — the Browns acquire Kirk Cousins to be their 2025 starter. Yes, the Browns need a young quarterback. GM Andrew Berry and coach Kevin Stefanski, though, are not in the same situation as Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll.

Because of the DeShaun Watson mess, and because Cleveland ownership has accepted responsibility for that, Berry and Stefanski have a longer leash than Schoen and Daboll. If they don’t think the quarterback available to them with the No. 2 pick is worth that selection, they can do something else.

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Anthony Cantore asks: Who is more responsible for the failure or under performance of the Giant’s’ drafted players. Daboll’s coaching or Schoen’s selections?

Ed says: Anthony, I don’t think there is a “one size fits all” answer to that question.

Eli Manning used to say each interception had its own story. I think the same is true here — each draft pick has its own story. Very few people, for example, thought at the time that Evan Neal was a bad pick at No. 7 when Schoen did that. Some thought for a while Neal would go No. 1 overall. Is it Schoen’s fault the kid hasn’t worked out? Is it Brian Daboll’s fault? Is it the kid’s fault? I don’t know. It just hasn’t worked.

The Giants moved all over the board in 2022 to get Wan’Dale Robinson. Good pick? Bad pick? Should Schoen have taken George Pickens? Robinson is a really good player who lost time to a knee injury. He has not averaged enough yards per catch, or yards after catch. Is that his fault? The fault of the play-calling? Did the Giants misjudge what Robinson could do? Or, has Robinson just not had quarterbacks capable of giving him enough catch-and-run opportunities?

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Florian Cortese asks: In the ever-shifting draft world of picks 1 to 3 in the fast approaching NFL draft, so many opinions are being bandied about. Specifically on what Cleveland and the Giants will do. It is pretty much settled that Ward is the pick at 1. Cleveland has gone form Sanders to Carter and now to Hunter. Excepting if Cleveland go Sanders, the Giants will have three option, Sanders, Carter or possibly trade back. A lot of people think 3 is too valuable and too early a pick for Sanders and that the Giants should go BPA. I am in that group of thinkers. If that happens Sanders will get picked maybe as far back as the Steelers at 21. If that happens, I feel the Giants need to move back into round 1 to get a QB. But how aggressive should they be? Cleveland will definitely grab one at 33. I don’t think waiting to 34, say for Dart, is realistic. We would have to move ahead of Cleveland. This may mean moving further into round 1. How aggressive a move (picks involving next year’s draft to be included in the package?) do you feel comfortable with the Giants offering?

Ed says: Florian, in the end if you get a quarterback pick right no one is ever going to care how much you gave up. The Giants gave up a 2004 third-round pick, a 2005 first-round pick and a 2005 third-round pick to get Eli Manning. They got two Super Bowl titles out of the deal. So, does anybody care what they gave up? They shouldn’t.

That said, getting back into the middle or later parts of Round 1 is not the same as getting into the top five. If the Giants think Jaxson Dart or Jalen Milroe or Tyler Shough is the guy they want to build with I’m fine with giving up a Day 2 pick this year and next year to do it. For me, giving up the 2026 first-round pick is a bridge too far for the players we are talking about targeting.

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Matthew Annunziata asks: With the draft coming up and the 5th year option decisions looming shortly thereafter, I wanted to ask about Evan Neal.

Last offseason, it seemed as if the Giants original plan was to have Neal at RT and Eluemunor at RG. Obviously, that never happened because Neal wasn’t healthy yet. When Neal did come back, the Giants did not play him and I believe he was a healthy scratch for a game or two. You also mentioned in a couple of articles that Neal was only practicing at RT. Then due to injuries, Neal was forced into action. It also seems like Neal improved the more he played.

Now, this offseason everyone is still banging the drum for Neal to move inside to guard and Schoen mentioned that Neal is “open to everything”, giving the interpretation that he will move inside to guard.

I feel as though the Giants might be willing to give Neal the chance to win the RT position during training camp with the notion that if he doesn’t, then he will switch to guard. Do you think that’s possible or do you see him going straight to guard? Also, do you think that picking up the 5th year option might be more beneficial for the Giants since it will a) give them a year to work out a new contract if Neal ends up being a RT after all, b) a year to get him acclimated to guard if he doesn’t win the RT position, or c) look more appealing during the trade deadline for teams who may need an OL due to injuries?

Ed says: Matthew, Jermaine Eleumunor is the starting right tackle. He played well last year until being forced to move to left tackle. GM Joe Schoen has said multiple times this offseason that Eluemunor is the right tackle, they are happy with him there, and the only open spot on the offensive line is right guard.

As for the fifth-year option, why would the Giants commit another year to Evan Neal at a cost of $16.685 million? That is more money than the $14.751 million the Giants would have to give Kayvon Thibodeaux if they pick up his option. There is virtually no chance of Neal’s fifth-year option being picked up. You give fifth-year options to players who have earned it, and who you know you want to be part of your team next season. That is not the case with Neal.

I don’t know for certain that the Giants will move him to guard, but that’s my guess. I also think it’s unlikely that Neal begins 2025 as a starter. Greg Van Roten was good in 2024. If he doesn’t open the season as a starter, I think it would be a 2025 draft pick.

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Matt Barone asks: There’s a chance the Giants take (Shedeur) Sanders at 3, but would that really stop them from taking a second QB later in the draft? QB being the most important position isn’t it better to take multiple swings at it? What if Dart is available in the second or top of the third round?

Second part, I can’t say I’ve seen this anywhere, but would a mid-round Quinn Ewers pick be a sign the Giants are going hard after Arch Manning next year? Would that even help the cause?

Ed says: Matt, at this point it would be surprising if they took Sanders at No. 3. It seems most in the draft community are convinced they will pass and get a quarterback later.

I could see selecting a quarterback at No. 34 or trading up into the back half of Round 1 to get one, and I could see selecting a quarterback as a flier in perhaps the seventh round. But, to make your first two picks quarterbacks? Or two of your first three? Nobody is going to do that. It screams that you don’t really believe in the first guy you picked, and you muddy the waters. Plus, Russell Wilson is the starter and Jameis Winston is the No. 2. If you are Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll and your jobs are on the line in 2025, are you really going to pick two quarterbacks who aren’t going to play and won’t help you keep them?

As for Ewers-Manning, I don’t see what drafting one would have to do with the other. You don’t recruit kids out of college, you draft them.

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John Kozel asks: I see where you are tracking the 30 visits. It seems like Joe Schoen likes to select players he spends time with during these visits. It might be early but I was wondering if you see anything that might indicate if a trade back is being considered. Are they talking to players in the 5 to 15 range in the first round?

Ed says: John, I have not heard anything about a move down in the five to 15 range. That doesn’t mean it isn’t possible. In terms of visits, you can be sure that the Giants have — in some form — had discussions with almost every prospect. Just because we don’t see a name listed on a visits tracker does not mean the Giants have not talked to a player.

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Source: https://www.bigblueview.com/2025/4/...ter-the-fifth-year-option-drafting-2-qbs-more

 

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Your daily Giants trivia game, Sunday edition

Think you can figure out which Giants player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game!

We’re back for another day of the Big Blue View in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in the Google Form.

Today’s Big Blue View in-5 game​

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The goal of the game is to guess the correct Giants player with the help of up to five clues. We’ll mix in BOTH ACTIVE AND RETIRED PLAYERS. It won’t be easy to figure it out in one or two guesses, but some of you might be able to nail it.

After you correctly guess the player, you can click “Share Results” to share how you did down in the comments and on social media. We won’t go into other details about the game as we’d like your feedback on it. How it plays, what you think of it, the difficulty level, and anything else you can think of that will help us improve this game. You can provide feedback in the comments of this article, or you can fill out this Google Form.

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Source: https://www.bigblueview.com/2025/4/13/24407335/sb-nation-giants-daily-trivia-in-5

 

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Survey results: Optimistic fans take the ‘over’ on New York Giants’ win total

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Can the woebegone Giants get on the right track?

The New York Giants goal for the 2025 season is clear: Get better.

Owner John Mara laid down the directive to be better in 2025, and that the patience which kept Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll in their jobs is far from infinite.

After the season he empathized with the fans who had expressed their frustration.

“I didn’t need planes flying over me to tell me how upset the fans are. Nobody is more frustrated and upset than I am,” Mara said. “I appreciate the fact that [the fans] have hung in there with us. I get your frustration, I feel your pain, but I still believe this is the right decision for us going forward.”

The most concrete metric for improvement is in the win column. The Giants won just three games in 2024 against a tough schedule, but they face a similarly tough schedule in 2025. FanDuel set the Over/Under for the Giants' 2025 season at 5.5, which we agreed with. The rationale is that winning six games against a schedule that features most of the best teams in the NFL would represent a concrete step forward.

As it happens, a significant majority of Giants fans are optimistic that the team will at least hit the over.

Find the win totals and season projections from FanDuel here!

A full 70% of respondents believe that the Giants will win (at least) six games this year. Of course, a six or even eight-win season is still a losing record. However, given that the Giants schedule features the likes of the Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers, and Detroit Lions -- not to mention the rest of the NFC East -- six-win season would be an accomplishment after a three-win disaster.

The bigger question is whether Schoen and Daboll would be able to save their jobs this year. Giants fans are a bit less optimistic in that regard. Two-thirds of fans believe that the Giants will win enough games that the GM and head coach will save their jobs.

It's been widely assumed that Schoen and Daboll need to win games in order to save their jobs.

What we don't know here on the outside is whether Mara has decoupled "better" from "win". Given the Giants' schedule, it's possible that the team could markedly improve but it not be reflected in the win column. If the Giants are just better -- if they're more competitive and the young players continue to show growth -- that could be enough.

That could be particularly true if the Giants produce on the offensive side of the ball. The Giants have had one of the most anemic offenses in the NFL for years now, and having their investments finally bare fruit would be very encouraging.

We'll see if the Giants can continue to build upon the momentum they established in free agency with a strong draft.

Source: https://www.bigblueview.com/2025/4/...ns-take-the-over-on-new-york-giants-win-total

 

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2025 NFL Draft prospect profile - Kelvin Banks, OT/OG, Texas

Photo by Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Where will Banks line up in the NFL?

The offensive line wasn’t a problem for the Giants in 2024, at least not until it was ravaged by injuries and depth players were forced onto the field and out of position.

But even before the injury bug hit, feeling was that the line was fine for now and needed long-term answers with several positions being manned by older vets. How they continue to build their line for the long term will be a story to follow throughout the process.

Kelvin Banks out of Texas is one of the more intriguing offensive linemen in this year’s draft. He has plenty of experience at left tackle for the Longhorns, and could probably play tackle at the NFL level as well. However, he has the potential to play guard as well.

Could Banks be an option for the Giants if he slides on draft day?

Prospect: Kelvin Banks (78)
Games Watched: vs. Michigan (2024), vs. Oklahoma (2024), vs. Georgia (2024), vs. Indiana (2024)

Measurables​

Kent Lee Platte | RAS.football

Strengths​

Best traits

• Athleticism
• Competitive toughness
• Run blocking
• Pass protection

Kelvin Banks Jr. is an experienced, athletic, and dependable offensive line prospect.

Banks offers solid size at 6-foot-5, 315 pounds, while also having plus athleticism and “tackle” feet. He’s a very smooth mover who covers ground easily while maintaining a wide base. Banks has enough foot speed to keep up with speed rushers off the edge as well as anchor against looping defensive tackles.

He’s a reliable pass protector who was able to match up with the best the SEC had to offer. He’s seldom upset by stunts or delayed pressure, and does a good job of sustaining his blocks. Even when he can’t lock down the opposing defender, Banks is able to do just enough to keep the pressure from disrupting his quarterback. Whether that’s recovering to usher a pass rusher around the pocket or disrupt them with his hands as they attempt to slip past them.

Banks is also an effective run blocker who can execute both gap and zone schemes. He has the lateral agility to stress defenders in outside zone, as well as the power to drive defenders off the ball when he uncoils blocking downhill. He’s also a capable blocker in space, with the movement skills to get into position quickly and a definite nasty streak when blocking at the second level.

Weaknesses​

Worst traits

• Lunging
• Arm length

There are two main issues in Banks’ game.

The first is with his arm length, and while Banks’ arms aren’t exactly short by NFL standards, they do fall a bit below ideal. He also has a tendency to let his hands drift wide while delivering his punch, further limiting his effective length. That can not only give defenders relatively easy access to his chest plate, it can make it difficult for Banks to gain inside leverage and control.

It could also have an effect on his other main issue; a (slight) tendency to lunge into contact.

Banks is a good athlete and a smooth mover, however there are instances where he bends at the waist and gets out over his toes while trying to deliver his punch. That compromises his leverage and balance, and can make it easy for pass rushers to beat him. Banks’ tendency to lunge could be influenced by his arm length and a desire to make first contact while delivering a jolt to defenders.

Game Tape​

(Banks is the Texas left tackle wearing number 78.)

Projection​

Kelvin Banks Jr. projects as a starting offensive lineman at the NFL level.

The bigger question is where he starts. Some teams could look at him as a potential starting tackle thanks to his experience at Texas and movement skills. However, a move inside to guard might help him reach his highest ceiling.

While Banks has solid feet and athleticism for a tackle, he would be an exceptionally athletic guard. Unlike many tackles, he would only be slightly taller than ideal for a guard, and have average arm length. Likewise, moving inside could help cure him of his tendency to lunge, as he wouldn’t have to cover as much ground or block defenders while retreating.

He could have a future similar to Zack Martin, Justin Pugh, or Joel Bitonio as a good college tackle who becomes a great guard.

Does he fit the Giants?
Yes, value permitting

Final Word: A fringe first round talent

Source: https://www.bigblueview.com/2025/4/...file-kelvin-banks-ot-og-texas-scouting-report

 

[New York Giants]

‘Things I think’ as we get closer to the 2025 NFL Draft

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Thoughts on Jalen Milroe, Shedeur Sanders, Abdul Carter, and more

We are less than two weeks away from the 2025 NFL Draft. Here are some New York Giants-related ‘things I think’ as we count down the days.

Jalen Milroe to the Giants?​

Todd McShay of The Ringer put an exclamation point on the rising tide of support for Jalen Milroe as a potential first-round pick when he had the New York Giants trade up to No. 24 to select the Alabama quarterback in his most recent mock draft.

McShay pointed to Brian Daboll’s work with Josh Allen, a quarterback who also came out of college with plus physical traits as a runner and thrower, but consistency and accuracy issues, in teaming Milroe with Daboll for the Giants.

I have come around on the idea of the Giants possibly selecting Milroe, something I thought a couple of months ago would be doomed to fail if it happened.

GM Joe Schoen has talked about wanting a quarterback the Giants can win NFC East titles and Super Bowls with. He wants a quarterback who can lead a team there, not one who would be a passenger needing the perfect supporting cast to get there.

That’s the biggest reason the Giants might pass on Shedeur Sanders at No. 3. There are questions about how high the ceiling is, and how much he would need around him to be truly successful.

With Milroe’s plus athleticism and running ability, along with a cannon arm, there is no question about the ceiling. With his flaws in accuracy, decision-making and consistency, there are massive questions about whether or not he can get close to that ceiling.

If you’re Schoen and Brian Daboll, do you play it safe to ensure you hit a single or a double? Or, do you swing for the home run while acknowledging there is a good chance you will strike out, look silly doing it and end up getting yourself fired?

I am reminded of Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane explaining why he was so aggressive in 2018 in trading up twice to get to No. 7 and select Allen:

Quote of the day from Brandon Beane:#BillsMafia @BuffaloPlus pic.twitter.com/sjmWSBz4CC

— Dan Fetes (@danfetes) February 27, 2024

As you know, Schoen was Beane’s assistant GM at the time. He saw first-hand a GM putting his reputation and his job on the line for a quarterback who had very apparent flaws.

Daboll also coached Jalen Hurts at Alabama. Milroe draws comparisons to Hurts, justifiably, and we see what kind of player Hurts has become.

The more I think about Milroe to the Giants the more it makes sense. Tyler Shough is a “safe” pick because you know at the least he’s going to be a good backup/sometimes starter for a decade. Jaxson Dart is a “safe” pick if he’s available because he’s the consensus QB3 and at 21 years of age you can bank on development.

Milroe is the big swing, the big gamble. If you are Daboll and Schoen in Year 4 knowing your careers are balanced on the cliff and you may only get one at-bat you might as well take the biggest swing you can take.

Speaking of McShay​

I love this version of Todd McShay. If you haven’t been watching ‘The McShay Show’ on YouTube, the McShay that you see there is a far cry from the McShay of his ESPN days.

At the Worldwide Leader, McShay was a buttoned-up, suit-wearing understudy who always played second fiddle to Mel Kiper Jr. Now, you get a scruffy, hoodie-wearing star of the show McShay teaming with Steve Meunch, dropping cuss words when he feels like it, shooting from the hip, displaying his real passion for the draft and telling you what he really thinks in the way he wants to tell you.

Go to 1:02:54 of McShay’s latest mock draft, when he talks about having the Giants trade back into Round 1 for Milroe, and you’ll see for yourself.

For me, at least, McShay has become a must-watch.

Shedeur spin move​

There was a time when Deion Sanders said flatly that his son, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders would “for sure” be selected in the top three of the NFL Draft.

That was in the wayback days when Sanders was only going to visit with the Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns and New York Giants — the teams with the top three picks.

Now, Sanders has taken a visit to the Pittsburgh Steelers (picking No. 21) and will visit the Las Vegas Raiders (picking No. 6). And his camp, through willing intermediary Louis Riddick of ESPN, is broadcasting the idea that Sanders doesn’t want to go to the top three teams, anyway.

Yeah, right.

There was debate in the comments when I wrote the Sanders post earlier in the week about whether this was just Riddick talking, or whether this was Riddick delivering a message from the Sanders camp. I fully believe the latter.

As talented as Shedeur is, examples like this are part of the reason I have been in the ‘don’t draft Shedeur’ camp. When something doesn’t go the young man’s way, there is always the potential for Prime Time to use his platform and blame everyone else — the coach, the team, the organization he plays for — and try to absolve Shedeur.

A coach and GM fighting for their jobs and without the cachet to control that distraction don’t need the headache.

One thing I need to add: This actually isn’t about Shedeur. He’s always smiling in interviews I see. He seems polite. He seems grounded. He seems to have his priorities in order. He will likely be a good NFL quarterback.

It’s about what comes with him.

Drafting Abdul Carter​

There are worries by some in the Giants’ fan base about how the team would get Carter on the field enough with Kayvon Thibodeaux and Brian Burns already on the roster.

I’m not one of those worrying.

Steve Spagnuolo figured it out when the Giants had Michael Strahan, Justin Tuck, Osi Umenyiora and still used a first-round pick on Mathias Kiwanuka.

There is another, older example from the Giants’ past. Carl Banks being selected No. 3 in 1983.

George Young and Bill Parcells selected Banks despite the team already having Lawrence Taylor, Harry Carson, Brad Van Pelt and Brian Kelley at linebacker.

In Gary Myers’ book, ‘Once A Giant,’ Banks tells a story about Carson’s comment when they met for the first time:

“Harry looks at me and says ‘so what the hell are you going to do to get on the field?’”

Banks did plenty. In the end, selecting Banks seems to have worked out pretty well.

A reminder: The draft is not just about the upcoming season. Despite the immediate pressure on Schoen and Daboll, the draft is about trying to do what is best for an organization long term.

It is why you draft ‘value’ over need as often as possible. Especially when the ‘value’ might be a transformational player. You don’t know what your needs will be in six months, to say nothing of a couple of years down the line.

In Banks’ case, both Kelley (retired) and Van Pelt (traded) were gone from the Giants after the 1983 season.

As for playing time in 2025, Shane Bowen gets paid to figure that out. It would be a good problem for him to have.

Source: https://www.bigblueview.com/2025/4/...-closer-to-the-2025-nfl-draft-new-york-giants

 

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Ed’s 7-round New York Giants mock draft: Abdul Carter and a big swing at QB in first two picks

Abdul Carter | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

A few new names show up in the middle and late rounds of this mock

We are still a couple of weeks away from the real 2025 NFL Draft. Which means you have to suffer through at least a couple more of my weekly 7-round New York Giants mock drafts.

This week, I tried to stick as close as possible to the decisions I actually believe could be made with the first couple of selections. I also tried to stick to my belief that the Giants need to address the offensive and defensive lines with their later selections, but since this is still a “scenario” draft I also wanted to toss a few names names into the pot for consideration/discussion. And I might have thrown a curveball into the middle of this mock.

This is another mock done using the ESPN simulator.

Let’s go!!

Round 1 (No. 3) — Abdul Carter, edge, Penn State​

The first two picks went chalk:

• Quarterback Cam Ward to the Tennessee Titans at No. 1.
• Wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter to the Cleveland Browns at No. 2.

As I said in both Saturday’s Big Blue View Mailbag and Sunday’s ‘things I think’ column, I have zero issue with adding one of the two best prospects in the draft class with this pick. Even if that means defensive coordinator Shane Bowen is going to have to be creative to get Carter, Kayvon Thibodeaux and Brian Burns on the field enough.

I am going to use scouting report blurbs from ‘The Beast’ by Dane Brugler of The Athletic this week. Of Carter, he says:

A three-year starter at Penn State, Carter lined up as a wide rusher in former defensive coordinator Tom Allen’s four-man line, standing up and rushing with his hand on the ground. After initially wanting to stay at of-ball linebacker, he made the transition to an edge role in 2024 and lived up to high expectations, ranking No. 1 in the FBS in tackles for loss (23.5), No. 2 in pressures (66) and No. 7 in sacks (12.5). His production matches his traits, and his impact was best captured in a 2024 Orange Bowl loss to Notre Dame, even though Carter played that game with an injured left shoulder.

With only one season under his belt as a true edge rusher, Carter needs continued polish in his attack. His arrow is pointing sky high, though, because of his get-of burst, body twitch and competitive intensity. Despite having average size for run-game responsibilities, he regains his balance quickly after taking a jolt from blockers and plays with tremendous range to slip blocks and close in a flash. Overall, Carter is a disruptive presence, because of his explosive nature and how he mixes up his rushes to win with speed, force and a budding arsenal of moves. He projects as a 1A pass rusher, with a gift for consistently making the quarterback move his feet and making plays in the run game.

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• Making the case: Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter?
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• Giants NFL draft notebook: How would New York use Abdul Carter?

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Jalen Milroe

Round 2 (No. 34) — Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama​

I watched the picks intently after Shedeur Sanders went No. 6 to the Las Vegas Raiders to see if I would need to trade up for a quarterback. The Pittsburgh Steelers took running back Omarion Hampton at No. 21, a spot where I thought a quarterback might go. The Rams then passed on quarterback at No. 26, selecting offensive tackle Josh Simmons.

At that point, I figured I would be able to sit tight and get either Milroe or Jaxson Dart of Ole Miss. In a real-world scenario, I would still expect that the Giants would need to trade up for one of these players — especially if they have a strong preference for which quarterback they like.

I did not expect the Cleveland Browns to take Quinn Ewers at No. 33, which they did in this simulation. Clearly, I think they would take one of Dart or Milroe.

My inclination throughout the process has been to take Dart before Milroe. In this instance, I will take the home run swing. Can’t do the same thing every week! Besides, if we are talking about real-world scenarios the odds are greater that Milroe would actually be available here. For what it’s worth, the ESPN Big Board has Dart as No. 28, and Milroe as No. 80.

• New York Giants draft visits: QB Jalen Milroe heading to East Rutherford
• New York Giants draft: Matt Waldman breaks down quarterback options
• Mel Kiper mock draft: Abdul Carter and an interesting QB to New York Giants
• NFL Draft rumors: New York Giants among teams Jaxson Dart has spent the ‘most time’ with
• 2025 Quarterback Deep Dive: Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss
• 2025 NFL Draft quarterback deep dive: Jalen Milroe, Alabama

Round 3 (No. 65) — Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State​

Curveball!

Other than times when I have selected Travis Hunter at No. 3, I think this is the first time in this year’s series of mock drafts that I have selected a wide receiver this early.

The Giants have Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton and Wan’Dale Robinson, yet getting another play-making wide receiver is a sneaky need for New York. Especially since Jalin Hyatt has disappointed in his first two seasons, and the Giants can’t count on that changing.

At 6-foot-4⅛, 214 pounds, Higgins offers size and an athletic profile the Giants don’t have at wide receiver.

Brugler says:

A two-year starter at Iowa State, Higgins was the X receiver (aligned wide on 72.4 percent of snaps in 2024) in first-year ofensive coordinator Taylor Mouser’s scheme. A basketball-focused athlete much of his life, Higgins’ receiving production increased each of his four seasons in college — two in the FCS and the past two with the Cyclones (finished No. 7 on Iowa State’s all-time receiving list, despite his limited time in the program).

With the body control and grace of a former point guard, Higgins has the smooth athleticism that translates to his route running, and he is more than just a possession target — even if his tape doesn’t show a dangerous playmaker after the catch. He is a big, strong target who is natural at tracking and adjusting to the football, regardless of the placement or coverage (just three drops on 210 targets at Iowa State). Overall, Higgins is an ascending height-weight-speed athlete with the physicality and catch radius to be a productive NFL starter as he continues developing his route/release precision. His game is similar to what Nico Collins put on tape at Michigan.

Full disclosure: I loved Nico Collins coming out of Michigan. Perhaps it was Brugler’s comparison to Collins that sealed the deal for me.

Other players available: Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami; Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA; Ozzy Trapilo, OT, Boston College; Alfred Collins, DT, Texas; Cam Skattebo, RB, Arizona State; Joshua Farmer, DL, Florida State; Nic Scourton, edge, Texas A&M; Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame; Ty Robinson, DT, Nebraska

• 2025 NFL Draft prospect profile - Jayden Higgins, WR, Iowa State

Round 3 (No. 99) — Ozzy Trapilo, OT, Boston College​

Sometimes, life — and mock draft simulators — are good to you. I get a potential right tackle of the future here, and a player I obviously would have been happy to select 34 picks prior.

Trapilo may offer some flexibility, though I look at him as a right tackle. He has 24 career starts at right tackle, 10 at left tackle and one each at left and right guard. Trapilo probably isn’t a guy the Giants would want to play right away, but that is what Jermaine Eluemunor and James Hudson are for.

Brugler says:

A three-year starter at Boston College, Trapilo locked down the right tackle spot in head coach Bill O’Brien’s offense, which used a mix of zone and gap schemes. Despite interest from college football powerhouses (both out of high school and in trying to entice him to the transfer portal), the Boston native stayed home and was the most consistent part of the Eagles’ ofense, earning All-ACC honors as a junior and senior (allowed only two sacks over his final two seasons).

Although he never had the chance to see his late father (Steve Trapilo) play in the NFL, Trapilo has the same offensive line talent in his DNA, with the natural movements and technical control. He stays patient and under control in his pass sets and understands hand placement to maintain space between himself and rushers. He needs to be more consistent blocking low to high in the run game, but he quickly establishes body positioning to manipulate spacing and cut of defenders. Overall, Trapilo is a towering athlete and can be jarred at contact on occasion, but he has swing-tackle traits with his smooth weight distribution and the impressive strike timing he uses to consistently complete the mission. It wouldn’t be surprising to see him compete for starting right tackle reps as a rookie.

• 2025 NFL Draft prospect profile - Ozzy Trapilo, OT, Boston College

Round 4 (No. 105) — J.J. Pegues, DT, Ole Miss​

The Giants get a two-way player after all! Pegues’ primary position at Ole Miss was defensive tackle, but he began his time with the Rebels as a tight end and moonlighted as a fullback. The 6-foot-2¾, 309-pound Pegues carried the ball 21 times for 69 yards (3.3 yards per carry) and seven touchdowns in 2024.

That’s a useful tool in his toolkit, but it’s as a defensive tackle that I am really interested. Look at the ‘other players available’ below, and I was focused on defensive tackle here. As I have said several times over the past couple of months, Giants GM Joe Schoen has never used a pick higher than Round 5 on an interior defensive lineman. I was determined to do so if possible, and the board I was presented with made that the case. Did I pick the right one?

Brugler says:

Pegues is a unique prospect, because he doesn’t play with as much power as one might expect for his size, but he’s a much better mover than most 310-pounders. He has an offensive background, which Lane Kiffin tapped into, especially in 2024, with an 85.7 percent conversion rate (18-for-21) in short yardage. Overall, Pegues is a compactly built athlete with the quickness and play strength to give blockers trouble from different alignments, although his ability to access counters and show better resolve will be his key to carving out a permanent defensive role. His versatility on offense should only boost his chances of locking down a roster spot.

Other players available: Shemar Turner, DT, Texas, A&M; Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky; Jordan Phillips, DT, Maryland; Devin Neal, RB, Kansas; Demetrius Knight, LB, South Carolina; Tate Ratledge, G, Georgia

• 2025 NFL Draft prospect profile - J.J. Pegues, DT, Ole Miss

Round 5 (No. 154) — Jackson Slater, C/G, Sacramento State​

Nothing sexy here. A player who could provide depth on the interior of the offensive line.

Brugler says:

With his stout frame, Jackson is quick in his setup as a pass blocker to center his blocks, vary his hand strikes and diagnose line games. His aiming points and angles in the run game have room for improvement, but he works hard to stay connected on the move and his range can be weaponized in an outside-zone scheme. Overall, Jackson needs to shore up his technique to better match up with NFL talent, but his movement ability, core strength and active eyes form a solid foundation for the next level. He projects as a guard/center NFL backup with a chance to be more in the right situation.

Other players available: Ty Hamilton, DT, Ohio State; Dorian Strong, CB, Virginia Tech; Jamaree Caldwell, DT, Oregon; Drew Kendall, C/G, Boston College

Round 7 (No. 219) — Raheim Sanders, RB, South Carolina​

The Giants have paid a fair amount of attention to running backs throughout the draft process, as shown in our most recent visits tracker.

Sanders is not one of the top tier players at the running back position. He does, though, offer size at 6-foot, 217 pounds and running style the Giants don’t currently possess. He would compete with Eric Gray and Dante Miller, and could work his way into a complementary role with Tyrone Tracy.

Brugler says:

A one-year starter at South Carolina, Sanders became the lead back in former offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains’ zone-based run scheme (Loggains also coached him at Arkansas from 2021-22). A wide receiver when he joined the Razorbacks, Sanders moved to running back and had a breakout sophomore season to put himself on the NFL radar. After injuries sidetracked his 2023 season, he transferred and led the Gamecocks in rushing in 2024.

A plus-sized runner, Sanders allows things to develop at the line and can create for himself with tempo and lighter feet than one might expect. However, his elevated pad level and average explosiveness work against him, and he doesn’t have the speed to live up to his “Rocket” nickname. Overall, Sanders doesn’t consistently run as powerfully as his size might suggest, but he shows vision at the line of scrimmage to press, cut and stay on his feet through contact. His receiving skills will expand his usefulness for an NFL offense.

• 2025 NFL Draft prospect profile - Raheim Sanders, RB, South Carolina

Round 7 (No. 246) — Branson Taylor, OT, Pittsburgh​

As I often do late in these mock drafts, I defaulted to my “when in doubt, take a big man” philosophy. Taylor is that at 6-foot-6, 321 pounds. He is a developmental player with potential tackle/guard flexibility — the kind of guy a team might want as its last offensive lineman or on its practice squad.

Brugler says:

More of a basketball player than football player when he started high school, Taylor has pass-slide quickness to answer edge rushers and punch-ready hands, although his lack of length and oversetting tendencies are concerns. He flashes power in the run game but must improve his tempo and pace to stay balanced through the finish. Overall, Taylor has workable tools but needs to iron out the inefficiencies in his game, which would allow him to play with more focus as a finisher. Several teams believe his best pro position will be inside at guard.

How well did I do this week, Giants fans?

Source: https://www.bigblueview.com/2025/4/...rter-and-a-big-swing-at-qb-in-first-two-picks

 

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New York Giants reportedly hosting Syracuse QB Kyle McCord for visit

Kyle McCord | Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images

Giants continuing learning as much as they can about the QB prospects in the 2025 draft class

NFL Draft prospects are continuing to roll into East Rutherford, N.J. for ‘30’ visits with the New York Giants. The latest eyebrow-raising player to visit is Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord, per FOX Sports NFL insider Jordan Schultz.

McCord, who transferred from Ohio State to Syracuse before the 2024 season, is generally considered a mid-round possibility in the draft.

The Giants are known to have hosted quarterbacks Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders, Jalen Milroe and Tyler Shough. They are also said to have spent “considerable time” with Jaxson Dart.

The last day for in-person visits to team facilities is Wednesday, April 16. That is also the day Giants GM Joe Schoen is scheduled to speak to media for his pre-draft press conference.

Giants 2025 Draft Prospects Visit Tracker​

30 visits

Marcus Mbow (Purdue OL) — (Ryan Fowler)
Shedeur Sanders (QB, Colorado) — (Per Sanders)
Abdul Carter (Edge, Penn State) — (Albert Breer)
Joshua Farmer, DL, Florida State — (Melo)
Cam Ward, QB, Miami — NFLvisits.com
Shemar Stewart, edge, Texas A&M — NFLvisits.com
Shavon Revel, CB, East Carolina — NFLvisits.com
Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State (Zierlein)
Ollie Gordon, RB, Oklahoma State — (Ryan Fowler)
Elijah Arroyo, TE, Miami — (Schefter)
Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville — (Schefter)
Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama — (Schultz)
Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina — (Rapoport)
Cam Skattebo, RB, Arizona State — (Duggan)
Donovan Jackson, G, Ohio State — (Duggan)
Alfred Collins, DT, Texas — (Duggan)
Savion Williams, WR, TCU — (Duggan)
Collin Oliver, LB, Oklahoma State — (Duggan)
Korie Black, CB, Oklahoma State — (Duggan)
Kyle McCord, QB, Syracuse — (Schultz)

Local Day

Eric Rogers, CB, Rutgers (Melo)
Kyle Monangai, RB, Rutgers (Stapleton)
Christian Dremel, WR, Rutgers (Stapleton)
Hollin Pierce, OT Rutgers (Stapleton)
Robert Longerbeam, CB, Rutgers (Stapleton)
Tyreem Powell, LB, Rutgers (Stapleton)
Amin Vanover, edge, Penn State (Stapleton)
Brian Ugwu, edge, Miami (OH) (Stapleton)
Ethan Robinson, CB, Minnesota (Ranaan)
Sidiki Kone, RB, American International (Ranaan)
Howard Cross III, DT, Notre Dame (Stapleton)

Pro Day meeting

Jake Majors, C, Texas (Melo)
LB Carson Schwesinger (Schefter)
Phil Mafah, RB, Clemson (Pauline)

Combine visits

(All from nflvisits.com)

Mason Graham, DT, Michigan
Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
Jason Walker, edge, Georgia
Malaki Starks, S, Georgia
Shemar Stewart, edge, Texas A&M
Alfred Collins, DT, Texas
Kaleb Johnson, RB, Iowa
Jack Sawyer, LB, Ohio State
Jacob Bayer, iOL, Arkansas State

Senior Bowl

Jacob Bayer, iOL, Arkansas State (Melo)

Shrine Bowl

Tahj Brooks, RB, Texas Tech (Melo)
Ahmed Hassanein, DE, Boise State (Melo)

Virtual meetings (via Zoom)

Caleb Etienne, OT, BYU (Melo)
Tai Felton, WR, Maryland (Melo)
BJ Adams, DB, UCF (Melo)
Falil Diggs, DE, Syracuse (Melo)
Jarquez Hunter, RB, Auburn (Melo)
Jacory Croskey-Merritt, RB, Arizona (Melo)
Traeshon Holden, WR, Oregon (Melo)

Source: https://www.bigblueview.com/2025/4/...dly-hosting-syracuse-qb-kyle-mccord-for-visit

 

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Shedeur Sanders to work out for New York Giants one more time

Shedeur Sanders | Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images

Some late draft intrigue to be provided by Giants, Sanders

Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders will hold a final workout for the New York Giants on Thursday in Boulder, Colo., per ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter.

Sanders, who could be the second quarterback selected in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, will work out for a “contingent of officials” from the Giants.

The Giants have the No. 3 overall pick in the draft, but have been expected to pass on Sanders — if available — in favor of Colorado wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter or Penn State edge defender Abdul Carter.

The Giants have paid an extraordinary amount of attention to Sanders since last fall. After signing veteran quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, the Giants don’t have an immediate need at the position. Adding a player like Carter or Hunter could be more helpful to them in 2025.

NFL Draft insider Todd Mcshay of The Ringer said “don’t close the book on Shedeur to the Giants at 3” in his most recent podcast.

McShay said Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin “really likes Shedeur” and the Steelers could take him if he is available at No. 21.

There has, though, been a good deal of speculation about the Giants either taking a quarterback at No. 34, the second pick of Round 2, or trading back into the first round to get their quarterback of the future.

Perhaps this workout could be used to determine whether or not the Giants would ultimately surrender draft capital to move back into Round 1 — perhaps getting in front of Pittsburgh — to draft Sanders. Maybe it’s a smokescreen.

We will find out in a little more than a week.

Source: https://www.bigblueview.com/2025/4/...to-work-out-for-new-york-giants-one-more-time

 

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Giants news, 4/15: QB Kyle McCord makes 30 visit, Jaxson Dart, Kayvon Thibodeaux, more headlines

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New York Giants headlines for Tuesday

Good morning, New York Giants fans!

From Big Blue View​

• New York Giants roster review: Color-coding starters and key reserves
• New York Giants reportedly hosting Syracuse QB Kyle McCord for visit
• Draft question of the day: Would you trade DOWN for QB Jaxson Dart?
• Giants draft preview: Offensive linemen who could interest New York
• 2025 NFL Draft prospect profile - Matthew Golden, WR, Texas
• 2025 NFL Draft prospect profile - Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA
• NFL pro days schedule, results tracker 2025: What to know about pre-draft workouts
• New York Giants 2025 free agency | New York Giants 2025 Draft

Other Giant observations​

NFL Draft 2025: 4 NFL teams who could trade back for more picks | SBNation.com​

Everything is going to Giants’ GM Joe Schoen’s plan. New York might not want to take QB Shedeur Sanders if he falls to No. 3, and despite Penn State EDGE Abdul Carter being very good, the question of where you play him does pop into the mind. The Giants could use this news of Carr potentially being out for the season to leverage their way into trading out of the third overall pick with a team that’s either desperate for a QB or a team that really wants that EDGE rusher (cough cough, Carolina). It feels like the draft really starts at New York, and the Giants could end up moving back in the top ten.

Big Blue View readers believe Schoen, Daboll will be back after 2025​

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5 Players Who Should Get Traded During the 2025 NFL Draft | The 33rd Team​

Concerns about adding Abdul Carter to the pass-rush duo of Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux are overblown to me, but it’d make sense for New York to dangle Thibodeaux in a trade back into the first round. Leaving Round 1 with Carter and a quarterback would be ideal, and it would avoid giving up major draft capital.

His trade value might only be that of a Day 2 pick, but the right team will like the idea of moving back from the middle of the first round to No. 34 while picking up Thibodeaux as an immediate starter.

NFL Draft 2025: What would Giants picking Abdul Carter mean for Kayvon Thibodeaux? | NJ.com​

Schoen — who is on the hot seat — also must determine by May 1 if he wants to pick up Thibodeaux’s fully guaranteed fifth-year option for 2025. That option is worth about $14.8 million. The option deadline comes exactly one week after Round 1 of this year’s draft.

Could Schoen trade Thibodeaux, before (or even after) the option deadline, if he picks Carter? It’s possible. It’s also possible Schoen retains Thibodeaux — with or without that 2026 option exercised — and has him play along with Carter and Brian Burns, who impressed in his debut Giants season last year.

2025 NFL Draft Guide: How each NFC team should address its 3 biggest needs | FOX Sports​

Top three needs: QB, DT, OL. Unless they end up with Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders at No. 3, they’re not likely to really address a primary need with their first-round pick, which means they’ll have three shots to do it on Day 2. A quarterback is the top priority by far.

The Giants also have to come away with a defensive tackle to help out Dexter Lawrence (and replace Leonard Williams). They have veteran depth at the position, but no one really capable of taking some of the pressure off Lawrence (and defensive end Brian Burns). Offensive line isn’t an immediate priority because they’ve loaded up on veterans, but their right guard is 35-year-old Greg Van Roten, and they know now that Evan Neal, the tackle they took No. 7 overall in 2022, is a bust, so they need to start adding some young talent now.

Gio sees a natural fit between Milroe, Giants​

.@GioWFAN could see Jalen Milroe being a high-upside option for the Giants:

"His highlights are mesmerizing" pic.twitter.com/ShcouCeJCt

— WFAN Sports Radio (@WFAN660) April 14, 2025​

2025 NFL Draft matchmaker: Best fits for Cam Ward, Jaxson Dart, other top QBs | The Athletic​

Riley Leonard: New York Giants. Brian Daboll’s best work over the years — outside of his time with Josh Allen — was at Alabama in 2017, with Jalen Hurts, and in 2022, with Daniel Jones. Though different quality players, Hurts and Jones can both generally be described as sturdy, athletic quarterbacks with the arm talent to push the ball down the field a little bit. Both players added something to the offense via their mobility, and Daboll took advantage.

Aside from maybe Milroe, Leonard is Daboll’s best swing at that kind of athlete. Leonard is 6-foot-4, 218 pounds with serious wheels. He’s fairly explosive in short areas and excels when he really gets to stride out, similar to Jones. He’s clearly a weapon in the designed-run game and the red zone. Leonard still has a lot to prove as a passer, but his athletic ability and toughness gives him a floor to work with while he figures it out.

2025 NFL Mock Draft: The first round if every college football player was eligible | PFF​

3. New York Giants: QB Cam Ward, Miami (FL), 2025. It’s no secret that the Giants would select Cam Ward in this year’s draft if he is still on the board. They get that chance in this exercise. Ward was the highest-graded quarterback in college football in 2024. His combination of decisive downfield passing and improvisational skills make him the perfect candidate to run New York’s offense. Ward throwing to Malik Nabers would be thrilling to watch.

2025 NFL Draft: Meet our 5 favorite wide receiver fits for NY Giants | The Record​

Will Sheppard, Colorado: Sheppard is a very good route runner and he impressed at the East/West Shrine Bowl, which the Giants were all over. That's where they fell in love with Tyrone Tracy a year ago, and you can bet Daboll and Schoen have seen plenty of Sheppard as they have combed through all the tape of Shedeur Sanders. They recently had dinner with Sheppard, who impressed at the Colorado Pro Day. He's 6-foot-3 and 205 pounds and will be an under-the-radar developmental prospect.

What Russell Wilson can bring to the Giants​

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— New York Giants (@Giants) March 29, 2025​

Giants will have one of NFL’s most expensive offensive lines in 2025 | USAToday.com​

Per analyst Warren Sharp, the Giants’ offensive line will cost them $67.7 million this season, which is third in the NFL behind Carolina ($95.3 million) and Kansas City ($81.5 million). Left tackle Andrew Thomas leads the way with a cap hit of $21 million, followed by guard Jon Runyan Jr. ($11.7 million), Jermaine Eluemunor ($9.2 million), and Evan Neal ($7.8 million). No other player has a cap hit of over $3.8 million.

Redrafting the 2024 NFL Draft: Jayden Daniels or Caleb Williams at No. 1? - The Athletic​

6. New York Giants: Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia; Original pick: Malik Nabers, WR, LSU, taken 4th by the Cardinals

The Giants certainly hit the jackpot with Nabers, so it’s hard to say they should’ve done something else here. But he’s off the board this time around, so it’s Bowers. The tight end was the best rookie pass catcher in the history of the league last year, with a ridiculous 112-catch, 1,194-yard season, on a team without a true starting QB.

Isaiah Simmons to visit with Packers on Monday | Pro Football Talk​

Simmons is taking a free-agent visit with the Packers on Monday, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport. Simmons, 26, spent the last two seasons with the Giants. In 2024, the safety appeared in all 17 games, registering 21 total tackles with two passes defensed and a forced fumble. He was on the field for 17 percent of the team’s defensive snaps and 33 percent of special teams snaps.

Important NFL dates to know for 2025: Draft, free agency | Giants.com​

April 16: Deadline for clubs to time, test, visit, interview, or conduct a physical examination with a draft-eligible player at its club facility.

April 21: Clubs with returning Head Coaches may begin offseason workout programs.

April 23: Deadline for clubs to time, test, visit, interview (including video and phone calls), or conduct a physical examination with a draft-eligible player at any location.

April 24-26: Annual Selection Meeting/NFL Draft (Green Bay, Wisconsin)

May 1: Deadline for teams to exercise Fifth-Year Option for players selected in the first round of the 2022 Draft.

May 2-5 or 9-12: Clubs may elect to hold their one three-day post-Draft rookie minicamp from Friday through Sunday or Saturday through Monday on one of the two weekends following the Draft.

Around the league​

Cowboys, Saints open voluntary offseason workout programs | NFL.com

Dallas Cowboys’ Micah Parsons reportedly in attendance for voluntary workouts | Blogging The Boys

More than five months later, Dak Prescott’s hamstring still hasn’t completely healed | Pro Football Talk

University of Georgia S Malaki Starks visited the Eagles | Pro Football Talk

With Flacco signing, Browns in position to forgo QB at No. 2 in draft | ESPN.com

Kenny Pickett on competing with Joe Flacco for Browns' QB job: 'I'm not going there to hang out' | CBSSports.com

Browns sign Julian Okwara | Pro Football Talk

Bears, Kyler Gordon reportedly agree to 3-year extension, making him highest-paid slot corner | The Athletic

Breaking down Sam Darnold's contract with the Seahawks | ESPN.com

Seahawks GM John Schneider: 'I'd be careful' when you hear it's not a great draft for QBs | NFL.com

Justin Fields explains why he spurned Steelers to sign with Jets in free agency | CBSSports.com

Eastern Michigan tabs Raiders’ Maxx Crosby as assistant GM | ESPN.com

Patrick Peterson has 'no regrets' retiring after 13 seasons: 'I can still play, but I do not want to play' | NFL.com

2025 NFL Draft class superpowers: Abdul Carter’s first step, Ashton Jeanty’s contact balance and more | NFL.com

NFL updates helmet rules to add more ‘Guardian Cap optional’ models, ban 7 others | The Athletic

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Can you guess this prolific Giant in today’s in-5 trivia game?

Think you can figure out which Giants player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game!

We’re back for another day of the Big Blue View in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in the Google Form.

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Draft analyst proposes interesting ‘best fit’ at QB for New York Giants

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What about this idea if Giants miss out on top targets?

The New York Giants have picks 3 and 34 in the 2025 NFL Draft. There are five quarterbacks in the 2025 NFL Draft class expected to be in play in that range of the draft, and the Giants are expected to seek one of them.

What, though, if the Giants miss out on Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders, Jaxson Dart, Jalen Milroe and Tyler Shough?

Giants head coach Brian Daboll reminded at the owners’ meetings a few weeks ago that “everything’s gotta fall in line” to get the quarterback you want because “you don’t know when they’re gonna get taken.”

So, back to the question. What do the Giants do if they don’t get one of those top five quarterbacks.

Derek Klassen of The Athletic has an outside the box idea. In naming best fits for quarterbacks in the upcoming draft, Klassen matched the Giants and Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard.

Klassen wrote:

Brian Daboll’s best work over the years — outside of his time with Josh Allen — was at Alabama in 2017, with Jalen Hurts, and in 2022, with Daniel Jones.

Though different quality players, Hurts and Jones can both generally be described as sturdy, athletic quarterbacks with the arm talent to push the ball down the field a little bit. Both players added something to the offense via their mobility, and Daboll took advantage.

Aside from maybe Milroe, Leonard is Daboll’s best swing at that kind of athlete. Leonard is 6-foot-4, 218 pounds with serious wheels. He’s fairly explosive in short areas and excels when he really gets to stride out, similar to Jones. He’s clearly a weapon in the designed-run game and the red zone.

Leonard still has a lot to prove as a passer, but his athletic ability and toughness gives him a floor to work with while he figures it out.

Leonard, interestingly, may have more love from the NFL itself than from the media-based draft scouting community. He is widely considered a likely Day 3 pick. The NFL Mock Draft Database lists him as QB10 and overall prospect No. 163, putting him somewhere around Round 5. Dane Brugler of The Athletic has a Round 4-5 grade on Leonard.

In his draft guide, Brugler writes:

With his instinctive athleticism, Leonard impacts the game in diferent ways, including as a ball carrier, scrambler and when using evasive maneuvers to stay alive in the pocket. As a passer, he has a quality arm but wasn’t able to let it loose on his 2024 tape and will need to prove that he has the anticipation and placement to consistently push the ball downfield. Overall, Leonard has an interesting upside because of his athletic passing tools and elite makeup, but it will take time for him to develop NFL-caliber field vision and pocket rhythm. He projects as a backup in a scheme that leverages his mobility.

On his most recent podcast, though, Todd McShay of The Ringer said that per his sources Leonard and Will Howard of Ohio State are the only quarterbacks beyond the top five who have an “outside shot” of being selected on Day 2 of the draft.

Your thoughts on Leonard as a developmental quarterback option, Giants fans?

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