New York Giants Mock Draft Roundup 2.0
Throughout the year and leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft, we will update our New York Giants Mock Draft Roundup showing picks for the New York Giants from several prominent sites and draft analysts.
The following are picks in recent mock drafts for the Giants:
3. Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
I still need more time to percolate on whether Ward could be the Year 1 savior, à la Jayden Daniels, but the Giants probably feel compelled to pull the trigger here if they don't go the veteran-QB route.
3. Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
The Giants are desperate for a quarterback addition. They probably would take whichever option was left over. In this case, Shedeur Sanders returns to the Big Apple where he attended the Heisman Trophy ceremony. Sanders is a prospect who has dealt with pressure his whole life and has experience captaining a rebuild.
3. Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
The selection of this alpha-dog quarterback gives the Giants the competitive leader needed to bounce back from a couple of disappointing seasons.
3. Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
The Giants get their new QB of the future, and a player who is used to pressure, attention and bright lights. While this is a tad rich for where Sanders will end up on big boards, he's tough, competitive, has plenty of arm strength to attack all areas of the field and can really drive on throws. QB desperation is a real thing, especially in New York.
The Athletic — Baumgardner/Dochterman
3. Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
I'm still torn between Ward and Sanders for QB1, and there are days it feels like Sanders is more ready right now to lead a successful offense. But, long-term, Ward — who improved every day of his lengthy college career — could have the higher ceiling.
3. Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
Here's the list of Giants quarterbacks currently under contract for the 2025 NFL season: end of list.
Tommy DeVito is an ERFA, but the Giants will likely add to the quarterback room in both free agency and the draft. Given that it's a relatively weak quarterback class, it's possible that they select Travis Hunter (or another blue chip prospect) here and target a quarterback near the top of Round 2 instead. Sacked nearly 100 times over the past two seasons, Sanders tends to hold the ball too long, but he's tough, extremely accurate and has the ability to make plays outside of the pocket.
Tommy DeVito is an ERFA, but the Giants will likely add to the quarterback room in both free agency and the draft. Given that it's a relatively weak quarterback class, it's possible that they select Travis Hunter (or another blue chip prospect) here and target a quarterback near the top of Round 2 instead. Sacked nearly 100 times over the past two seasons, Sanders tends to hold the ball too long, but he's tough, extremely accurate and has the ability to make plays outside of the pocket.
3. Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
The Giants lack the same fluidity as teams in Cleveland, with red tape around their quarterback situation, and in Tennessee, with a new regime in charge. New York has NO options and the best free agent option, Sam Darnold, has already tried life in the Big Apple — it didn't go well. Add in New York's shaky outlook with Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen on the hot seat, and their best chance at securing a longer opportunity is committing to a young quarterback who looks to be a viable long-term option as a rookie. Ward has the best tools of the top-tier quarterbacks, and his playmaking mentality would be a welcome departure from the Daniel Jones era.
3. Cam Ward, QB, Miami (FL)
The Giants are desperate for a quarterback. Ward's strong arm and playmaking ability would be a great fit.
3. Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
This is the best-case scenario for the Giants. Their Week 17 win over the Colts slid them to No. 3, and now finding a new QB1 in the first round isn't guaranteed. But Daniel Jones is gone and Drew Lock is a free agent, so the Giants have to do something to clean up one of the worst passing games in the league. New York will be weighing all options, and it might ultimately be forced to trade up into the top two to get its guy. But here, Sanders falls into the Giants' lap without any extra moves.
Sanders is super accurate, completing 74% of his throws this season. He could step in right away and lift the entire offense, including standout 2024 first-rounder Malik Nabers. Time is running out for GM Joe Schoen and coach Brian Daboll; they have to get this right.
Sanders is super accurate, completing 74% of his throws this season. He could step in right away and lift the entire offense, including standout 2024 first-rounder Malik Nabers. Time is running out for GM Joe Schoen and coach Brian Daboll; they have to get this right.
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