The New York Giants are a team in desperate need of reinforcements after a brutal 3-14 campaign that left fans questioning everything from the quarterback room to the front office. With glaring holes at multiple positions—including quarterback, offensive line, and the secondary—general manager Joe Schoen faces a pivotal offseason that will determine the trajectory of the franchise for years to come.
The upcoming NFL Draft offers a golden opportunity for the Giants to start turning things around.
Armed with a top-three pick and several Day 2 and Day 3 selections, New York is well-positioned to address its most pressing needs. A true franchise quarterback remains priority number one, but protecting that QB and adding defensive playmakers aren’t too far behind. It’s no secret this roster needs a significant overhaul, and Schoen will have to hit on every pick to restore faith after a rocky 2024.
From a potential franchise quarterback to trench warriors on both sides of the ball, this haul would be a step in the right direction for a franchise desperate for some wins—on and off the field.
Surprised to see Cam Ward here instead of Shedeur Sanders? It's not that crazy. In this mock draft, Travis Hunter goes first, and Abdul Carter goes second, leaving the Giants with two options to fill their obvious quarterback opening. For this mock, we're going with Ward. Across the NFL, the tea leaves are reading Ward is the better, more ready QB. For that reason alone, Ward gets picked up with the third pick here to immediately jumpstart phase two of Schoen and Daboll's regime.
Ward is as high-upside as it gets. He's a playmaker with elite arm talent, effortless velocity, and the athleticism to extend plays and keep defenses guessing. With time to develop behind a veteran, Ward has the tools and creativity to become a franchise quarterback and deliver the kind of game-changing throws the Giants desperately need.
