It seems like with each passing day, the New York Giants find and add another quarterback to their roster. First, it was bringing back Tommy DeVito. Then came Jameis Winston on a two-year deal. And finally, Russell Wilson on a one-year contract to fully stock the cupboard.
General manager Joe Schoen and the Giants have been anything but boring this offseason. Even with a packed quarterback room, there’s still no long-term solution. Many believe the No. 3 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft could bring that answer—but with two QB-needy teams ahead of them (Tennessee Titans at No. 1 and Cleveland Browns at No. 2), plus three passers already on the roster, the Giants could pivot and simply take the best player available.
Doing so likely means missing out on both Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders. But if Big Blue decides to wait, there’s still a chance to snag a potential gem on Day 2 or Day 3. It’s a risk, but one that could pay off, especially if Schoen plays it right.
Here are four quarterbacks the G-Men could target if they miss out or pass on one with their third overall pick:
Four 2025 NFL Draft prospects the Giants could target (not named Shedeur Sanders)
(Names appear in alphabetical order by first name.)
If Big Blue wants to swing on upside, Milroe might be the most electric option on the board. He’s raw, sure, but his athleticism is ridiculous and he’s got a live arm that could actually stretch the field — something New York hasn’t had in years.
He needs time to develop, but sitting behind Wilson and Winston for a season? That’s the kind of setup that could actually work. Give Brian Daboll that kind of talent to mold, and who knows what you end up with. He's certainly worth a flier on Day 2.
If the Giants are looking for a gamer with arm talent and sneaky mobility (not like Milroe), Dart’s an intriguing option. He’s got the tools—zip on his throws, toughness as a runner, and he’s not afraid to take shots when he sees one-on-one coverage.
He’s raw from a processing standpoint and coming out of a super quarterback-friendly system, but there’s enough there to develop. Daboll could do a lot worse than stashing Dart behind Russ for a year and giving him time to slow the game down at the next level. They might have to trade back into the first round to get him, but if he's there on Day 2, the Giants should pounce immediately.
McCord isn’t the most flashy, but if New York wants a steady pocket passer to groom behind the vets, he checks a lot of boxes. He’s accurate, gets the ball out on time, and can run a quick-game offense without blowing it up.
He’s not going to create magic out of structure, but in a Daboll system that values timing and rhythm? There’s a role for him. If Big Blue is looking for a developmental QB2 with long-term spot-starter upside, McCord could make a lot of sense on Day 3.
Milroe, Dart, and McCord all offer something Tyler Shough really can't: Youth. But if Schoen wants a late-round dart throw with real upside, Shough might be their guy.
He’s 6-foot-5 with a big arm, solid mobility, and plenty of experience in pro-style concepts, something the team would definitely value.
The injury history is a massive red flag and while he's no Brandon Weeden (28), he will be 26 as a rookie, but if they're looking for a developmental guy who could potentially turn into something, there are legit starter traits on tape. Stash him behind Russ and Jameis, let him learn, and maybe they come away with a sneaky-good future QB2 or better.