3 WRs the NY Giants could target in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft

The New York Giants are off to their best start in over a decade, but plenty of fans were left scratching their heads when the team didn’t pull off a move at the deadline to try and trade for a wide receiver.

The Giants have approached each game with the method that they will beat anyone on the ground. Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley have given even the NFL’s best defenses problems when running the ball. This team has laid a solid foundation with the offensive line, and the franchise seems headed in a positive direction.

However, the WR unit hasn’t done much of anything for Jones to start the campaign.  Heading into the season, the wide receiver room was arguably the unit with the most depth on this roster. Sterling Shepard, Kenny Golladay, Wan’Dale Robinson, Darius Slayton, and Kadarius Toney were set to headline this group.

Instead, Shepard is out for the season, Golladay is dealing with injuries, and Toney has found a new home with the Kansas City Chiefs. Robinson and Slayton have been left to try and keep this unit afloat.

Looking ahead to the 2023 NFL Draft, the Giants may find themselves in a position where they choose to take a wide receiver in the first round. This 2023 class is filled with elite talent, and the Giants could have their choice of several top-tier pass-catchers. There are a few that have managed to stand out from the rest.

Here are three WRs the Giants could target in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

3. TCU WR Quentin Johnston

TCU’s Quentin Johnston may prove to be the best wide receiver in this year’s class. At 6-4 and 210 pounds, he has elite size that lets him power over defenders, but he also has the speed to match, which makes him a threat anywhere on the field.

Johnston has been a staple in the TCU offense since 2020. Over his three seasons, he has recorded 97 receptions for 1,771 receiving yards and 12 total touchdowns.

In 2022, Johnston has managed to take his game to another level. After a slow start to the season, recording just 12 receptions for 114 receiving yards, he has returned to form over the last month.

In the last four games, Johnston has shown what has made him an elite prospect. He has recorded 30 receptions for 536 receiving yards and four touchdowns during this stretch.

Johnston has all the makings of a legitimate WR1. His presence is felt all over the field, and defenses are forced to gameplan for him. With his size, he is difficult to slow down, but his speed elevates his game to another level. He has the potential to give secondaries problems for a long time. His addition to the Giants could lead to this team opening the playbook even more.