The first week of free agency is in the books, and while the New York Giants have made some solid moves—a lot of moves—the biggest question remains unanswered. They still don’t have a quarterback. General manager Joe Schoen has been aggressive in adding depth across the roster, but until the Giants figure out their QB situation, everything else feels secondary.
While they wait for Aaron Rodgers to stop holding the league hostage or for Russell Wilson to drop his multi-year demand, every other area of the team has started to finally take shape.
Defensively, Schoen has done his job. Signing Jevon Holland and Paulson Adebo gives the secondary much-needed reinforcements, while Chauncey Golston, Roy Robertson-Harris, Chris Board, and Jeremiah Ledbetter add depth in the front seven. Re-signing Darius Slayton was smart, and Malik Nabers will be the No. 1 guy, but there’s still room to improve. The offensive line? At least they tried, signing Stone Forsythe and James Hudson to provide swing tackle depth, though right tackle remains a concern.
After an eventful first week of free agency, we focus on the 2025 NFL Draft. Quarterback is the obvious top priority, but the Giants still need plenty of help elsewhere. Based on their moves so far, here’s a fresh three-round mock draft to see how they can build around their new free-agent additions.
Giants 3-round mock draft after first week of free agency
The Giants need a quarterback. Period. In this mock, they do whatever it takes to trade up to No. 1 and secure Cam Ward. After striking out on Matthew Stafford, Justin Fields, and Sam Darnold, New York has been left waiting on Aaron Rodgers' retirement tour and Russell Wilson’s contract demands.
Enough is enough. Ward brings elite arm talent, mobility, and an aggressive playstyle that could ignite Brian Daboll’s offense. Pairing him with Malik Nabers and Darius Slayton gives the Giants the type of explosive passing attack they’ve lacked for years.
The Giants have thrown some veteran depth at their defensive tackle rotation (Roy Roberston-Harris and Jeremiah Ledbetter), but they need a long-term running mate for Dexter Lawrence. Enter Walter Nolen.
The former five-star recruit has the power and athleticism to wreck plays in the backfield and would instantly give New York a dominant interior duo. In a division with strong offensive lines, getting more disruptive in the trenches is a must.
Malik Nabers is the WR1. No debate there. But the Giants still need another high-upside receiver to help round out their passing game. Higgins is a big-bodied target who wins with physicality, body control, and route tempo.
Wan’Dale Robinson is locked into the slot, and while Darius Slayton’s return was necessary, he’s better suited as a WR3. Higgins gives Ward a young, reliable No. 2 option to grow with.
Evan Neal is not working out. There’s no way around it. The Giants have signed a few swing tackles (Stone Forsythe and James Hudson), but they still lack a real solution at right tackle. Enter Hollin Pierce. The 6-foot-8, 342-pound behemoth has steadily developed into one of the more reliable linemen in college football.
His power in the run game and length in pass protection make him an intriguing long-term option, especially if the Giants finally decide to call it quits on Neal.
