It’s been several weeks since free agency began, which kicked off the official league year for 2025. So, as we approach the 2025 NFL Draft next month, it’s full-on mock draft season in the NFL. We’ve seen several mock drafts across the networks that lay out different scenarios.
Most of the scenarios have the same ending for the New York Giants: they land a quarterback in this upcoming draft. To be fair, most mock drafts last year also had the Giants getting a quarterback of the future in the 2024 NFL Draft, and Joe Schoen ended up passing on all of them. Some considered that a mistake, especially since Daniel Jones was released by Thanksgiving and the Giants didn’t have a young quarterback to develop on the field in the final weeks of the season.
But with Schoen and Brian Daboll likely on the hot seat in 2025, they can’t afford to pass on a quarterback in another draft, which they’ve done in three consecutive drafts since taking the reins of the team back in 2022. So with less than a month to go until the start of the NFL Draft in Green Bay, let’s see how the Giants fare in our seven-round mock draft.
Giants updated 7-round mock draft
Before the Giants signed both Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston in free agency, a lot of mock drafts had the Giants taking Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders. After landing both free-agent quarterbacks, the sense around the league has changed regarding what the team does with their first-round pick.
Some don’t see Sanders as a high first-round pick, although the Giants spent the entire college season tracking and following him. So if they don’t take Sanders, they should go with his teammate and get the next best thing: the best player available in the draft, Travis Hunter. Some have wondered what position Hunter will primarily play in the NFL.
Hunter was the best wide receiver in college and led in multiple categories, including catches, yards, and touchdowns. On the other side of the ball, he was a tremendous cornerback and could really add another solid defensive back to a defense and secondary that spent a lot of money to improve—most notably, free agent Paulson Adebo—alongside third-year back Deonte Banks, who really needs a bounce-back season.
On offense, Hunter could be paired with Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, Wan’Dale Robinson, and Jalin Hyatt to make a formidable receiving group for Wilson to operate with in 2025.
Some think Jaxson Dart might not make it out of the first round, but in this mock draft, Dart drops into the top of the second round. We considered making a trade at the end of the first round and offered the Detroit Lions a second, fourth, and fifth-round pick for their first-rounder, but Detroit turned it down.
Despite that, Dart fell into the second round and right into the Giants' lap with the second pick. He had a strong senior season at Ole Miss, throwing for 4,279 yards with 29 touchdowns and just six interceptions. Dart also looked very impressive during his Pro Day in front of NFL executives—including Schoen, who was in attendance.
Dart looks like he has all the tools to succeed in the NFL. Even better, he wouldn’t be asked to start Week 1, especially with veterans like Wilson and Winston already in the QB room, which would be a win-win for Dart, who can get an NFL education from them.
Wilson may not be part of the Giants’ plans in 2026 since he’s only signed to a one-year deal, but Winston likely will be, and he could be a tremendous mentor for Dart to get him acclimated to NFL life—especially as the backup, on the sidelines with Dart during the season.
Yes, the Giants’ offensive line improved in 2024, especially compared to 2023. In fact, it was their best showing since 2019, when they finished 18th overall according to Pro Football Focus.
Going from 30th in the league in 2023 to 23rd overall, while decreasing sack totals and overall pressures allowed, showed massive improvements—credit to offensive line coach Carmen Bricillo. But the line can certainly use some youth and possible reinforcements for the future.
Andrew Thomas went down for the season in Week 6, and the line never fully recovered. Jermaine Eluemunor had to move over to left tackle, and Evan Neal finally might be moving to guard, so the Giants may need options at tackle—especially right tackle, which is where Emery Jones played at LSU. At 6-foot-5 and 315 pounds, Jones is a massive human being who can maul with the best of them, especially in run blocking.
His size and strength are assets in pass protection, although his footwork would need improvement under Bricillo. Jones has strong hands, so his ability to latch onto a defender and drive them back will certainly help.
This is the compensation pick awarded to the Giants. Some thought they could use this pick in a trade for a quarterback, but with the Giants signing Wilson and drafting Dart in the second round, they can keep the pick and add another player who can help.
The defensive line needs help to give Dexter Lawrence a boost. Before the injury that ended his season, Lawrence looked like a candidate for NFL Defensive Player of the Year. But the players alongside him up front haven’t held up their end—Jordon Riley and D.J. Davidson have been disappointments, while Elijah Chatman and Casey Rogers are still developing.
In the fourth round, the Giants take Texas A&M defensive lineman Shemar Turner, who played defensive tackle but can also line up at defensive end. Turner finished the 2024 season with 36 tackles, six for loss, and two sacks. He had 11 sacks over four seasons at A&M, including six in 2023.
Turner is seen as a disruptive defender who uses his hands well to shed blockers and has a great motor that doesn’t stop. His one drawback is playing with a high pad level, which can get him knocked backward, especially in the run game. But with Lawrence drawing double and triple teams, Turner could have plenty of opportunities.
The Giants added one receiver earlier in this mock draft, although that receiver can also play corner. Here, the Giants get a true wide receiver in Savion Williams, who gives them much-needed size at the position.
Williams is 6-foot-5 and 212 pounds, making him the tallest receiver in the group. With Nabers, Hunter, Slayton, and Robinson, Williams could be the tall red-zone target the Giants need for mismatches.
The Giants drafted Jalin Hyatt two years ago, and he was barely used in the 2024 offense. If Hyatt continues to disappoint, Williams could find his way into the rotation early. He had his best season at TCU in 2024, with 60 catches for 611 yards and six touchdowns. He finished his college career with 14 total touchdowns.
Many might remember Jack Sawyer from his crucial sack, forced fumble, and fumble recovery for a touchdown in the Buckeyes' semifinal win over Texas back in January. Sawyer eventually went on to win a National Championship in the next game with a win over Notre Dame.
The Giants' defense could use some of that championship pedigree on their defense — especially in their pass rush — which already includes Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux, and newly signed Chauncey Golston, who came over from the Dallas Cowboys.
Sawyer had 23 sacks in college at Ohio State, nine of which came in the 2024 season, so he finished strong in his final year. The Giants' pass rush dropped off a bit after Thibodeaux was lost for a month due to wrist surgery, plus Lawrence landing on season-ending injured reserve. The Giants weren’t quite prepared to lose those kinds of players midseason — especially Thibodeaux.
Having an additional pass rusher like Sawyer, who gives maximum effort on every play, will certainly help. Some Giants fans have wondered if Thibodeaux really is worth keeping in the future. If the Giants have any reservations about him — who has a fifth-year option coming up soon — Sawyer could be the backup plan just in case.
Last year, the Giants didn’t address a single position or spot on the offensive line in the draft. In this mock draft, we not only add a future tackle but also a guard.
The Giants have their guards penciled in with the re-signing of Greg Van Roten on a one-year deal, and Jon Runyan returning for his second year of a three-year deal. But Runyan could be cut after 2025, and Van Roten is there short-term, so the Giants probably need to look at guards for the future — which is where Xavier Truss comes in.
Truss not only plays left guard but also has experience playing right tackle, so his versatility to play multiple positions can help his future. At 6-foot-7 and 320 pounds, Truss is a massive human who can clear the lanes for backs in the run game.
Where Truss struggles is his pass-blocking ability and getting beat by quicker defenders, which is why he’s all the way down in the seventh round of these mock drafts. But because of his size and strength, Truss could be a project for Bricillo to work on — and have the veterans like Runyan and Van Roten work with him to help with his development.
The Giants' secondary was considered the weak link of the defense after the 2024 season. Deonte Banks needed some help after watching him regress in his second season. The Giants signed Paulson Adebo on the first day of free agency and did draft Travis Hunter, who plays both cornerback and wide receiver.
So to add to the secondary, the Giants take Jason Marshall from Florida with their final pick of the draft to boost their cornerback room. Last year, the Giants drafted Dru Phillips, who solidified the slot corner position. The Giants also have Cor’Dale Flott — the team’s third-round pick back in 2022 — who is entering a contract year and whose play has been up and down.
The Giants also have Tre Hawkins — the team’s sixth-round pick from 2023 — who only played in three games last season and ended the year on injured reserve with a spine injury. Hawkins remains a mystery if he will pan out, but with the receivers in the NFC East, the Giants add to the secondary with Florida’s Jason Marshall.
Marshall finished the 2024 season playing just seven games, with 20 total tackles and no interceptions. The lack of interceptions isn’t something to worry about — especially since Phillips didn’t have a single pick in four years of college and turned out just fine in his rookie season. Marshall did have two picks in his first two seasons at Florida.
Marshall was a four-year starter for the Gators, who played against a lot of the top receivers in the SEC and had the ability to stay with them on the field. He’s considered an average tackler who struggled at times with technique, which is something that will need to be worked on at the pro level. What he lacks in technique, Marshall makes up for with size and speed.