The New York Giants may have improved their quarterback room by signing Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston in the offseason, but that won't be enough to tone down the intensity and pressure surrounding the 2025 NFL Draft for this current regime.
Both head coach Brian Daboll and GM Joe Schoen could be on their way out of town if they screw this Draft up. With the needs at cornerback, wide receiver, and running back staring them in the face, the Giants have some very clear goals they need to achieve when the chips are down in late April.
Following this plan of attack, which helps address some of these needs while also placing a premium on value, could help the Giants try to keep pace with a suddenly competitive NFC East that is in danger of leaving them in the dust if Daboll and Schoen mess up.
New York Giants 7-round NFL Mock Draft
Round 1, Pick 3: Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn State
The latest buzz makes it seem like the Cleveland Browns are zeroing in on Colorado star Travis Hunter with the No. 2 overall pick. While the Giants already have Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux in the fold, Carter is an immediate starter and Pro Bowl player they would be foolish to pass up.
Carter's bend off the edge, explosion off the snap, and finishing ability when he breaks into the pocket are so shining that he should be able to hit 10 sacks during his rookie season. Carter is the type of player that is so incredibly safe there's such a minimal chance he busts (if he stays healthy).
Round 2, Pick 34: Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina
The regression of Deonte Banks has made outside cornerback an area that requires a Top 100 pick to address in this Draft. Revel is a risk due to injuries wiping out almost all of his final collegiate season, but a healthy Revel is without question a Top 25 player in this class.
Revel can swallow up receivers with his 6-3 frame and long arms, and he shows off the straight-line speed that most bigger cornerbacks lack. A cornerback room led by Revel and Andru Phillips could be enough to counteract another Banks regression and reinforce a suspect Giants defense.
Round 3, Pick 65: Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville
Shough is not everyone's cup of tea, as he will be 26 years old as a rookie, changed schools multiple times, and has some injury concerns. What could appeal to Schoen and Daboll is the fact that Shough appears to be straight out of central casting for those wanting a pocket passing quarterback.
Shough has a plus arm, the willingness to fit the ball into tight windows, and more mobility than most 6-5 quarterbacks out there. With Wilson getting older and Winston always erratic, there's a scenario where Shough ends up as the starting quarterback by the end of the year.
Round 3, Pick 99: Cam Skattebo, RB, Arizona State
Skattebo's rise up the rankings after a tremendous final college season was aided by his hard-nosed style of running, versatility as a blocker and receiver, and better-than-expected elusiveness. He and Tyrone Tracy could form an elite 1-2 punch, even with Skattebo's concerns about his long speed and big play potential.
Round 4, Pick 105: Anthony Belton, OT/IOL, North Carolina State
Belton was a tackle in college, but his tremendous raw power and concerns about lateral movement could lead to him kicking inside to guard at the next level. Either way, Belton could be a versatile backup or fringe starter on a thoroughly average Giants offensive line.
Round 5, Pick 154: Chimere Dike, WR, Florida
Malik Nabers and Darius Slayton need one more running mate of note this year. Dike has some questions about his frame and versatility, but the Giants won't have to think too hard about to utilize a burner with his route-running skills and penchant for tearing zone coverage apart.
Round 7, Pick 219: Nazir Stackhouse, DT, Georgia
Stackhouse will need to rely on his strongest traits, namely his ability to eat up space and serve as a run-stuffing fire hydrant, if he is going to make an impact in New York. After years of producing against future pro linemen in college, Stackhouse is a worthy seventh-round gamble.
Round 7, Pick 246: Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson, OT, Florida
Crenshaw was a four-year starter in college with experience at both tackle spots, and his combination of battles scars and solid pass protection skills could be enough to help him beat out other tackles for a selection late in the seventh.