The New York Giants made history at the 2025 NFL Draft, and a week later, everyone is still discussing what the team did.
Big Blue selected Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter as the third overall pick, giving them arguably the best front seven in football, joining a defensive line consisting of Dexter Lawrence II, Brian Burns, and Kayvon Thibodueax.
Joe Schoen then traded back into the first round to take Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart at pick No. 25 without giving up a future first-round pick. While selecting Carter at No. 3 was a no-brainer, trading up to get Dart at the bottom of the first round is what is most impressive about what the Giants did on day one of the draft.
Not to mention, Dart will have time to develop and not be asked much in year one as he sits behind Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston on the depth chart.
The Giants continued their successful draft into days two and three with several additions who will help the team, including Toledo defensive tackle Darius Alexander, Arizona State Cam Skattebo, and Purdue offensive lineman Marcus Mbow.
Skattebo excites many Giants fans because of what he did at the collegiate level. Last season, he rushed for 1,711 yards and 21 touchdowns and recorded 45 receptions for 605 yards and three touchdowns with Arizona State. Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy Jr. have the potential to emerge as one of the best backfields in the NFL in a few years.
Many consider the Giants one of this year's winners at the NFL Draft because of the swing they took in the first round to get Dart, how they addressed multiple positions, and how they managed to hold onto most of their picks for the future.
Bleacher Report labels the New York Giants' draft as "worthwhile"
Brad Gagnon of Bleacher Report recently graded all 32 NFL teams by giving them one word to describe their draft. Gagnon labeled the New York Giants' draft as "worthwhile." He explains that this word refers to the Giants taking Dart with the 25th overall pick.
Dart has the arm and athleticism to make it big in the league. The Giants didn't have to give up much to get him at No. 25. Gagnon explains there's little pressure for Dart to immediately come in and perform for the Giants, unlike a team like the Titans, who are expecting first-overall pick Cam Ward to thrive as the team's starting quarterback.
Dart will be able to learn from veterans Wilson and Winston in year one, which will benefit the Mississippi quarterback when his number is eventually called upon, making this pick and this draft "worthwhile" for the Giants. Still, even though "worthwhile" fits, it does undersell what Big Blue was able to accomplish on draft night. This class feels a bit more impactful than "worthwhile." This is a legitimate franchise-turning draft.
For now, we can expect Brian Daboll to work some of the same magic he worked in Buffalo with Josh Allen to help develop Dart, but plenty of work still needs to be done.