Your average football fan might not start paying attention to the NFL Draft until the postseason wraps up, but scouts have already been scouring college tape for months. As top prospects rise and fall, NFL teams take notice.
The New York Giants should be paying especially close attention to the upcoming class. They may have taken an unexpected lead in the NFC East, but they have multiple holes on the roster that will need addressing next offseason.
Taking a deep dive into these five prospects would be a good place to start for Big Blue.
5 2027 NFL Draft prospects for the Giants to keep tabs on
Ashton Hampton, CB, Clemson
The Giants have been searching for stability at cornerback for years now. They may have found it on one side with Deonte Banks, but the other starting spot is still a question mark.
Ashton Hampton has an argument as the second-best cornerback in the class behind Leonard Moore, who will be picked long before New York has a chance to take him. The Clemson prospect is long, athletic, and has some of the best instincts in college football.
Greg Johnson, IOL, Minnesota
Yes, the Giants just drafted Francis Mauigoa and extended John Runyan Jr. this offseason. The guard spots are still a glaring weakness, though. The G-Men won't give up on Mauigoa after just one year, and they shouldn't, but it might be time to move on from Runyan Jr. if he can't turn things around.
Greg Johnson looks like the best true interior offensive line prospect in the class so far. He started the year at left guard for the Golden Gophers and has since transitioned to center. He'd be an upgrade for the Giants at either spot.
David Stone, DT, Oklahoma
If the G-Men are looking for a burly run-stuffer to replace DJ Reader for the long haul, there may not be a better option than David Stone in next year's draft. The Oklahoma defensive tackle can man the A-gap or play as a three-technique. He hasn't been especially productive as a pass rusher, but he has the physical tools to grow in that area.
Stone's ceiling may be somewhat limited, but teams don't live to regret drafting players like him.
Will Echoles, DT, Ole Miss
Take Stone, and add rare explosiveness off the line of scrimmage. That's what the Giants would be getting from Will Echoles. The Ole Miss defender may not be available when the Giants are on the clock, especially if he shows out at the NFL Scouting Combine, but if he is, New York should be thrilled.
Echoles is the kind of player defensive lines can be built around. Based on his play at Ole Miss so far, this would be a home run pick for the G-Men.
Nick Marsh, WR, Indiana
Charlie Becker, the more prominent Indiana wide receiver, may be outside of the Giants' price range. But his teammate, Nick Marsh, could be an excellent fit for New York in the back half of the first round.
Marsh is a coach's dream; He's a willing and physical blocker, he catches everything that comes his way, and he can be effective from multiple alignments. The Hoosiers wideout would fit seamlessly next to Malik Nabers and Isaiah Likely, allowing Matt Nagy to draw up favorable looks for each of his top three targets.
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