The New York Giants are a team in desperate need of reinforcements after a brutal 3-14 campaign that left fans questioning everything from the quarterback room to the front office. With glaring holes at multiple positions—including quarterback, offensive line, and the secondary—general manager Joe Schoen faces a pivotal offseason that will determine the trajectory of the franchise for years to come.
The upcoming NFL Draft offers a golden opportunity for the Giants to start turning things around.
Armed with a top-three pick and several Day 2 and Day 3 selections, New York is well-positioned to address its most pressing needs. A true franchise quarterback remains priority number one, but protecting that QB and adding defensive playmakers aren’t too far behind. It’s no secret this roster needs a significant overhaul, and Schoen will have to hit on every pick to restore faith after a rocky 2024.
From a potential franchise quarterback to trench warriors on both sides of the ball, this haul would be a step in the right direction for a franchise desperate for some wins—on and off the field.
Giants' updated 4-round 2025 NFL mock draft
Surprised to see Cam Ward here instead of Shedeur Sanders? It's not that crazy. In this mock draft, Travis Hunter goes first, and Abdul Carter goes second, leaving the Giants with two options to fill their obvious quarterback opening. For this mock, we're going with Ward. Across the NFL, the tea leaves are reading Ward is the better, more ready QB. For that reason alone, Ward gets picked up with the third pick here to immediately jumpstart phase two of Schoen and Daboll's regime.
Ward is as high-upside as it gets. He's a playmaker with elite arm talent, effortless velocity, and the athleticism to extend plays and keep defenses guessing. With time to develop behind a veteran, Ward has the tools and creativity to become a franchise quarterback and deliver the kind of game-changing throws the Giants desperately need.
Dexter Lawrence is incredible and the Giants' best defensive player. Schoen traded for Brian Burns last year, and it was a massive success. But Burns is a pass-rusher. The Giants got gashed on the interior, so securing a stud next to Lawrence is a major priority. Enter Kenneth Grant. Grant is a fringe first-round pick due to his innate athleticism, motor, and strength. He'd be an impactful run stuffer from day one while honing in on his pass-rushing skills as he develops. Grants selection solidifies the front seven, which is in dire need of upgrades and reinforcements.
The Giants addressed half of their safety issues in last year's draft with Minnesota's Tyler Nubin. He's going to be a big part of Big Blue's defense moving forward. This year, Schoen heads back to the Big 10 to grab another difference-making safety from Penn State. Kevin Winston Jr. is a playmaker. He has the ability to line up in the box, play single-high, and go into man coverage against tight ends. His tackling technique is second to none, and he'd form an imposing defensive backfield with Nubin and fellow soon-to-be second-year corner Dru Phillips. This unit could go from shaky to secure in two years. Could go a long way to getting this defense right.
A bit of a hometown pick here (from New Jersey) Hollin Pierce is a massive human being. He stands at 6-foot-8, weighing 344 pounds. He's impressively athletic for a man his size, with the ability to move laterally while maintaining leverage. The selection here is simple: Evan Neal is out at the Right Tackle position. Pierce comes in and impresses in run blocking immediately, while learning how to become an elite pass protector across from Andrew Thomas on the left side. As a fourth-round pick, he'd get a bit more leeway than Neal in the development timeframe. However, he has the potential to be a decade-long starter for the G-Men moving forward.
Running back may not necessarily seem like a need, but Devin Singletary is a free agent and not really effective anyway. The Giants could use another running back alongside Tyrone Tracy Jr.—why not literally go big or go home? Gordon is a bigger running back, listed at 6-foot-2 and 225 pounds, he could be the Derrick Henry-type back the Giants haven't had since Brandon Jacobs. Fair to say Jacobs was fairly impactful during his tenure. Who's to say a former Doak Walker Award Winner (best RB in college) couldn't emulate his success? A dynamic backfield with Tracy Jr. and Gordon II could be a nightmare for opposing defenses for years to come. We're here for it.